Sorry Chris, I'll keep looking but it's getting late here, your screenshot is available in my previous post if anyone else cares to assist. You...
Be aware, all of the below may (and probably will) result in data loss. Your brother's been using an illegal copy of XP, you'll need to reinstall...
I can't replicate it (using XP SP3, FF3.05), but I will make the screenshot available for others shortly. Did the webmasters give you any reason...
First check underneath the laptop, you should find a label showing the OS Version Home/Pro and the product key. Verify the OS by right clicking...
I think only contributing members are allowed attachments, but it would still be useful to see a screen shot, can you send one. Whilst we're at it...
It's a dillema, They're quite busy in the malware forum but a key indicator is this I'd move to malware if it was my problem.
Harry, you'll have to bear with me... It's been a while since I've done this ;) How exactly are you partitioning the drive? Using FDisk or Maxblast?
What OS? (Sorry just noticed that in the small print :D) Staying with the example you've given, Can you give a screenshot/better description of...
Ok, anything listed as unknown devices? Try CPU-Z No waste of time, I'm happy to help if I can.
Should be compatible with both... ie, it's an 8x card but will step down to 4x if other hardware doesn't support it.
Let us know how you get on. Seagate's customer services are reasonable but expect an RTB and replacement. No HD manufacturer (AFAIK) offer any...
It looks like it's a SATA II drive, if installing internally make sure you also have SATA controllers. If there's no visible screws look for a...
Model Number? And just to confirm both drives are the same model?
No, these tools are likely to cause more damage.
McGillr01, I know you said you don't have the original OS CD but it is possible you still have the necessary files... Before you do anything...
Yes. If we can determine both drives work you could always install the spare internally or buy another external case. Device manager won't help in...
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