That's not unusual since the default space assignment for System Restore is 12% of the free drive space. That's a sizable amount on todays larger...
There are many free programs that do that well. I use Quick Startup and like it better than any others I have tested.
Those are marginally low specs to run XP but it should be doing better than you report. Check your Device Manager for any indications of...
What was her previous system? Does she have enough processor and RAM to support XP Pro? Hardware specs would help...
I can't explain what went wrong there since you didn't relate as to what step you were performing and what on-screen messages you got while doing...
exocet, I would be concerned that a possible malware was causing this problem. I recommend that you click HERE and follow the instructions for...
Thanks Steve, Now I realize what Jim was referring to. I have been known to do that occasionally. If you're the least bit spastic when...
To move files, select them as before (ctrl+left-clicking) then press ctrl+x then go to wherever you want to move the files and press ctrl+v....
To clarify, I meant to uninstall them and let the system detect and re-install them without rebooting. You can do that from within the Device...
That's one way to isolate it but a lot of work. Perhaps try some easy things first. When the sound goes away, check in Device Manager to see...
One Way- When the picture that you want is on screen, press the prt scr (print screen) button on your keyboard. Then close the .pps file and open...
The general rule when getting random errors that specify different items each time would be to check your RAM. Run a RAM diagnostic tool or else...
If that directory is located on some drive other than your system drive, it should be safe to delete it and all contents. It would appear to be a...
It likely is the hard drive but I'd change the cable and see if that helps. They're only a couple bucks. Then if no joy, go ahead and get the...
That doesn't sound like you were actually in a Recovery Console session. You need to do that this way: 1. Boot with the Windows XP CD in...
Thanks for posting back your results so other can share. Any more insight into what the bottom line was will be helpful when others read of your...
I don't mean to come across as being cranky but you haven't answered my previous question. In order for someone to help you, you will have to be...
kits, FWIW I have performed an experiment (deleted my SAM hive) and can now confirm that the BartPE boot CD will be able to copy the files from...
Yes, it it's fully readable, the new copy will work fine. Mosy burner software will do a "disk copy" directly without you having to go through...
If you're sure you're in a good and proper Recovery Console session by selecting the first "R" to repair the system, then I'm afraid you have the...
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