While pondering, take a look at your C:\Documents and Settings\1\Local Settings\Temp folder. Under normal circumstances, you can safely delete...
The easy way = Move them off the drive to a local HD, repartition it (the external), install Linux or whatever, then move them back.
Yes JSantoy, that is a very good idea. I have used that approach for a few years and find it very useful to have the "Test Dummy" system, as I...
The iso file I linked can be used on any system that has a CD burner to create a bootable CD for an XP system. Just unzip the downloaded file and...
Here are download links for creating XP Diagnostic Boot Disks: One download is a zipped ISO file that your burner software can use to create a...
hmmm...It sounds like the lesson from all this may be; it isn't a good idea to run the Convert.exe utility without first running chkdsk /r to...
Given the bargain price of a replacement drive, I'd say "Go for it." Get the new cmos battery also. If it all works out, you will be able to...
Perhaps it would be wise to verify that you actually have your files backed up properly before doing anything rash. The command line given...
SFC checks your system files and replaces certain ones if they are corrupt or missing by copying correct versions from either your install CD or...
Cheers! :) Thanks for the update so others may benefit.
JBM, To boot XP from a single drive, you will need to have the three following files located on the root of the primary partition of that drive:...
You will find that the icons in the C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop folder are handled separately than the ones in the C:\Documents...
rentala, That normally means that your video system hardware has failed. Reseat the video card, if such you have (Not likely on a laptop). If...
There is a flaw in your boot.ini default system loader line. You are missing a parenthesis symbol. You have:...
If you had used the boot.ini version that BurrWalnut suggested (and it worked successfully) , you wouldn't be offered any boot menu to choose from...
I recommend that you get Dial-a-fix and use it to repair your system. When you run it, check ALL of the boxes on the first page and allow it...
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