Acronis True Image does that since version 7. It creates (no additional partitioning software needed) and maintains the hidden partition and...
Acronis can indeed do what you want but you'll have to read the Help files. They spell it out very clearly how to make a boot media that you can...
I agree with Steve. Use Acronis to store an image file on the external drive, not a clone copy. That way you can later boot to an Acronis boot...
You can use XXCLONE to clone the old drive to the new one. It's free and works very well for that task as well as other things. I have used it...
You will need to adjust your view setting to see that file extension. The setupqry file you see is actually your setupqry.inf file, your view...
An easier solution is to use XXCLONE to do the cloning. It takes care of all the details and will switch the drive letters when you boot the...
It seems you are having trouble figuring out how to use the XP-Pro system tools to accomplish your goals. I must admit it can be confusing....
Some people have been able to fix that by uninstalling SP3 but save that for last. If this is a recent problem, try System Restore to a date...
One thing you must verify. You must disable Simple File Sharing in order to set individual permissions. From that point you should be able to...
Creating a new user account is fine. Editing it from within itself to limit access isn't possible. You'll have to log on as an Administrator to...
Group Policy is only available on XP-Pro. If you have that, READ THIS for some good insight into the process.
Before you give up, try TestDisk. It's free. I have had good results with it on occasion. Check your HD data and power cable also.
The first thing I would check would be the Hard Drive. Get the manufacturers Diagnostics software from HERE. If the Diagnostics test fails,...
petergoode, There are a couple of other things that you should check. Check the size setting of the Temporary internet Files by right-clicking...
All folders (directories) on XP are read-only by default so you don't really have any problem. That attribute has no effect on the usage.
It's quite normal to be asked to supply the Original Install CD when running sfc. You can avoid that by doing as I suggested in the last...
I should mention that one common mistake when editing that Reg Key is that some people include the full path to the I386 folder. That won't work...
You just run it the standard way and it works - nothing special required. Windows File Protection service constantly monitors for any changes...
Thanks for the feedback so others can share. All the best, Dude
Not exactly. You would only need to slipstream the SP's to your original install CD if you wanted to run a Repair Install with the CD. You can...
Separate names with a comma.
