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Is it possible to add a hard drive with XP installed on it to a computer hard drive with Vista installed on it (assuming there is room and that I know how to), and still access the drive that I'm not using at the time?

For example, if I booted to the XP drive, could I still access files on the Vista drive?
Would I have to change any settings in Vista?

Thanks for any help, sorry if this is in the wrong section.As long as you can find drivers for both operating SYSTEMS for your computer you can.The chances of just swapping an XP HDD into a different system than XP was installed on and it working correctly are slim to none.
This is by design.

However it does not need to be able to boot to XP for you to access the files on it normally...
Simply hook it up as a Slave drive and you can use it...

Not sure if this is what you are asking here thoughActually, I was asking about the reverse; booting to the XP drive and accessing the files on the Vista drive. Would it help if I changed the Vista drive to the slave drive and SET the XP drive as the master drive?Assuming you've properly setup your dual boot configuration with two physical hard drives INVOLVED, you can access user data files created while running one OS during a session running the other OS. Does that answer your question?

If you have your dual boot setup properly done, there's no need to change master/slave settings. Quote from: AnonymousPerson on November 04, 2009, 06:56:16 PM

Actually, I was asking about the reverse; booting to the XP drive and accessing the files on the Vista drive. Would it help if I changed the Vista drive to the slave drive and set the XP drive as the master drive?

Hello all. I have batch file that I have written that works very well but it requires me to press OK if it cannot find a file for it to continue. Here is one of the lines I am using:

start /w C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB974455$\spuninst\spuninst.exe

What I would like to know is:
1. ) What statement would I put in to have it continue without hitting "OK" if it cannot find the file to uninstall?
2. ) Once it is completes I would like a pop-up to say COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

Any ideas?

Thank you,
MaelstrumQuote

What statement would I put in to have it continue without hitting "OK" if it cannot find the file to uninstall?

Once it is completes I would like a pop-up to say COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY.

I doubt you can. The OK screen is issued by the program spuninst and is not an external instruction.

Batch code does not do pop-ups, but you can issue a message on the console using echo.



If the /w switch is for the wait parameter, I think you have to spell it out. Someday someone will have to explain the /wait parameter to me. Why not just run the started commands in-line?

this will simply start notepad until memory is exhausted.

Notepad and the cmd interpreter execute in separate address spaces, with the batch file being interpreted and executed within the cmd.exe address space; when notepad terminates, Windows will free up any memory used by the notepad task and proceed to the move instruction. The memory used is not cumulative.

I have got a problem with a WINDOWS XP. When I try and logon a user(including admin) it logs on for about 5- 10 seconds then automatically logs off. It doesn't EVEN load the whole desktop. Just logs off right after that.

Any HELP? What happened the last TIME the system booted normally (new hw, sw, virus, error)?i don't REMEMBER exactly. im pretty sure there wasnt a virus and im sure its fixable. its my friends computer but i use it occasionallyYou don't remember what happened the last time? Hmmmm.No it was a while ago.

Quote from: Allan on November 05, 2009, 02:13:41 PM

http://download.cnet.com/Active-ISO-Burner/3000-2646_4-10602452.html

Quote from: Computer_Commando on November 05, 2009, 06:25:06 PM

This MEASURES V_bat.

I am a motorcycle rider and I am INVOLVED in an all women group and my problem is we have lost our web address because the one who was handling it got into an altercation with another member and she shut it down. I want to design an all new one with at least our logo on it and START from basic. I don't have the experience that the women who STARTED has so I suggested to the group that we start with something basic like the club logo first then add a CALENDAR to let people know when we have the scheduled meetings and locations we meet twice a month the beginning of the month is a MEETING and the end of month is like an eating where we get together and have a meal and socialize. We also need to have an area where we can post our meeting minutes. I know this will be a big project to start with so I am looking for someone to help me thru this. I have alot of questions the first lady did not explain what was going on with the web site and everyone was scared to talk to her about it. I will be the first to say I am not an expert at any of this but someone has to make the first step I am hoping I don't make to many mistakes and not get it off the ground. Can someone PLEASE help a Sixty-Five year old?
Thanks,
della1945Welcome to the CH forums Della.

You should browse the Web Design forum, the guys there will be pleased to assist.

Good luck.

Using XP. I attempt to open an application (toolbox for an HP printer) and it doesn't open. For a split second it LOOKS like it will start, then nothing. The drivers are up to DATE from HP's website. Any thoughts?Just that one APP? If so, TRY reintalling the HP driver PACKAGE.

i ran the above for a check with advanced care and got the report below do i type in y/n as it says at the bottom , thanks for the help

[Saving space, attachment deleted by ADMIN]Not a big deal one way or the other, they're just lost chains. Say yes. Then boot to the recovery CONSOLE and run chkdsk /ri'll try it now but what is a lost chain and truncatedA lost chain was once part of a file but because of a problem they lost connection with that file and no longer have any reference in the file table, so the OS really doesn't know they exist. The usual cause for lost chains is an anomalous shutdown of the system. They are GENERALLY not an issue.i did that , took a long time , is that it ok now

Quote from: ALLAN on November 05, 2009, 02:46:06 PM

The usual cause for lost chains is an anomalous shutdown of the system.

i did that , took a long time , is that it ok now

anonaly , n , abnormality;anything inconsistent or old .- anomalous adj.

anomalous this word has only been used twice in ch

Yes, it should have taken a while to run and yes, it should be fine now.

And note - you spelled "anomaly" wrong

i got the DVD copy of WoW, The Burning CRUSADE and The LICH King,
do i need to download , the downloading and installing of this game.
it took me 6HRS of downloading and got only 6% of 4.2gb of WoW @ a speed of 50 to 82 KB/s. First of all those are expansions that you got so you still need the original gamee. Then after installing them you will need to down load any updates that have come out since those DVD's were created.

how to change windows xp to windows 7 You have to buy Windows 7 DVD and perform clean install: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/operatingsystems/ss/windows-7-clean-install-part-1.htm
There is no option for upgrade from XP.
That means, you have to BACK up your data, first.
Make sure, your computer is good enough for Win 7.thanksSure thing QUOTE from: Crinale819 on November 06, 2009, 05:07:47 PM

how to change windows xp to windows 7

i have a windows xp home edition. after i deleted some programs that were takin space and i never used and restarted my computer it now keeps restarting before it gets to the desktop when i go to safe modes and others,it restarts again and i got it as a gift and dont have a windows xp boot cd. if anybody knows how to fix this please reply! thank you: H....E...L....P And when i PUSH F1? You guessed it..RestartsOkay, I have to ASK. What exactly did you delete? And how?it was nero 8...i updated to nero 9 and deleted 8..it reboots to the press F8 or F9 or F1 or del to enter setup page..i press F1 and it reboots to this same page.. Its frickin ground hog day...restart windows and press f8/f12 will take you into SYSTEM MENU, there SELECT "disable automatic restart on system failure", and tell us what happened after.

Because of an error. I have several COPIES of Windows XP on the same drive. How can erase them, while MAINTAINING one of the copies. WITHOUT formateIn Windows Explorer how are the dupes listed ? ?What type of error? Just DESCRIBE your installation.

Vikram Varaprasad, dont mind those stupid people around you,

for those stupid people, mind your own buseness,
let the author chose, what is good for him !
Quote from: Vikram Varaprasad on November 08, 2009, 10:22:41 PM

No,no while playing for hours my BATTERY backup went to poor state and the processor got heated. This occured several times. Now when i start the computer the processor become HEAT very quickly....

that would be either poor ventilation

I am having a problem on my computer and its becoming more and more clear that I should just bite the bullet and reset my computer to default, Only deal is losing personal data. I have 2 hard drives, ONE main and one extra for personal storage (Both internal BTW). So when I reformat, does it just do my main one or will it do it to both? Or How can I restart my computer and safely keep all my personal files intact?I suggest backing up the files to the second hard disk, then re-install the OS to the primary hard disk. I would suggest using a Repair Install first.

What OS are you using?You may copy your data files to any off disc media (external hd, cd, dvd, ETC) and then copy it back after a new install.I am using XP SP2 I think, but I already have personal Data On my other internal hard drive, is there a way to save the stuff on a specific hard drive and restart the main one with the computer files?Yes of COURSE. Let's stop using "other" and "specific", okay? What drive letter is the data currently on?All the main computer data is on drive C. I keep all my personal data (Music, pictures, etc) on what I called drive Z.If you format drive c:, drive z: will not be affected. I'm not sure what you mean by "main computer data" though - do you mean just the OS and system files or are there data files too?Main computer Files = WINDOWS, Program Files, Program Data, Drivers, Etc.That's fine. As long as z: is a separate drive or partition it will not be impacted by anything you do to c:Yes, I am pretty sure it is since I installed myself, but how can I go about reformatting manually, is there a way to access it from like the system boot menu or BIOS menu? I have a CD but its very ambiguous on what it does. I put the CD and boot the CD from menu and it gives me a WARNING. Personally I was hoping for a non-destructive restore if you get what I mean.Do you have an original XP CD or just a restore disc? If the latter, what type of message does it give you?I do not have a XP disc, I have a "restore DVD". When I boot to that disc it prompts a message: Full System Recovery/Factory Recondition, All Data will be lost, Y/N to continue, Y = Format Drive and Install new OS.Okay, again - that refers only to the system drive / partition (c:). Any data on a separate drive or partition will not be touched. If you are concerned though, you can do one of several things: copy critical data to off-disc media (cd, dvd, usb drive, external drive, etc), USE a disc imaging utility to image your z: drive, or use a backup utility to copy your data to a backup file off disc.

But as I said, the restore utility will only effect c: drive.K, thanks for the info.
Sure

Microsoft has a registry cleaner at the following location:

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/center/cleanup.htm

You need to use the IE browser. Firefox will not work.

Just FYI info Microsoft abandoned Live One Care in August of this year...

Not something i would suggest...

Hello i was trying to get my videos on to my mp3 player i got this to work with one of my mp3 players but the other one is a coby and only supports mtv format i found a avi to mtv converter but when i try to access the file on my mp3 is says it doesn't RECOGNIZES the format.

I'm surprised i can't find a converter TOOL for mtv format i never heard of that format before i thought coby was a very popular mp3 player brand.visit the site http://www.mtvconverters.com, there you can find lot of converters choose one that suits best for you.....That's a bogus link, the site doesn't display.I'm sorry i misspelt the site name its http://www.mtvconverter.comi told you dont mind those crazy people

try the psp video 9, ipod recognize the converted mtv there, look if theres a tool for your mp3, its free to download.Quote from: Crinale819 on November 09, 2009, 12:40:55 AM

i told you dont mind those crazy people

try the psp video 9, ipod recognize the converted mtv there, look if theres a tool for your mp3, its free to download.

When i try to HOOK up to my router my laptop wont. Then when i try to REPAIR the connection it tries to renew my IP address but says it CANT because my MEDIA is disconnected.

Hi everyone.

I am having such a nightmare with my pc atm.
A week ago, im pretty sure a virus had buggered up my harddrive and I had to reinstall windows. Since reinstalling windows my pc is running like crap Nothing is wrong with my RAM, they seem to be working fine according to the system, but for some reason, things are slow when looking around my hard drive. I did a error check, it came back fine. But not only that, ILL be playing music on my pc, and as soon as i open something the music will slow down and cut out and it was never like that before. It's really bugging me as my PC always worked perfectly, never had any problems until now. Just not sure what i need to replace if i need to replace anything

THANKS in advance. Quote

he music will slow down and cut out

(Ask me why I have trepidation about the SFC program.)

WARNING. There is a very small chance SFC can damage the system.

OK i'll bite....why ?

The story GOES the the programmer that did this code used to bring fried chicken into the workplace. Made other people annoyed. So he chose to name his new diagnostic tool 'Southern Fried Chickie n" for spite. It was shorted to SFC.

just buy seagate free agent/go backup your files and reformat your hard drive.

Sir,
When I try to change date and time, system flashes error message" You do not have sufficient priveledge/permission. Call system administrator"

In my system, there only two USER, one is Administrator in which I login and the other usert is Guest which is disabled.

Please solve my problem.C:\>time
The current time is: 8:37:22.56
Enter the new time:



C:\>time /?
Displays or sets the system time.

TIME [/T | time]

Type TIME with no parameters to display the current time setting and a prompt
for a new one. Press ENTER to keep the same time.

If Command Extensions are enabled the TIME command supports
the /T switch which tells the command to just output the
current time, without prompting for a new time.

C:\>Quote from: lohani on November 06, 2009, 09:04:42 AM

Sir,
When I try to change date and time, system flashes error message" You do not have sufficient priveledge/permission. Call system administrator"

In my system, there only two user, one is Administrator in which I login and the other usert is Guest which is disabled.

Please solve my problem.

Yesterday my computer was very slow and was RESTARTING on its own so I DECIDED a clean up was required so I put all I wanted to keep on cds. When I tried formating it it would not boot from cd which I later resolved. I had to go into BIOS and switch the boot priority from floppy to cd rom. I booted it from cd and started the format but at 27% when copying files it said it could not copy a certain file so I tried reinstalling xp. I let it do it's thing again and it shut itself off in mid process of installing xp. I Turned it back on and NTLDR missing showed up and boot from cd no longer shows up anywhere. My guess this is a SERIOUSLY corrupted Windows but I don't know how to FIX this mumbo jumbo. Help would be much appreciated.May be your os cd was scratched, try another one. no problems came with any files at installation a bad installation would result this issue. May be at that time(27%) that file was not copied...

Using another computer create another copy of your os then install.Are you using an original, retail XP CD?Cd or Optical drive eror, try to changeQuote from: Techniquecian on November 11, 2009, 12:57:58 AM

Cd or Optical drive eror, try to change

I have Windows XP and Service packs 1.1 thru 3.5 on my computer taking up a LOT of space. Can I safely uninstall any of them?Quick answer.
If the installer does not remove the extra files there is a reason.
It may be necessary to roll back an update.
There are no service packs 1.1, or 3.5.Where did you happen to actually find those service packs? I'm just curious.I suspect, he may be talking about .NET Framework...Are you talking about folders? If so, tell us the exact names and locations of the folders you want to delete. If you are talking about ADD/REMOVE then no, leave everything alone.If you are talking about .NET Framework then they can be uninstalled. But the programs that depends on them won't work any more.Quote from: Vikram Varaprasad on NOVEMBER 05, 2009, 06:21:48 AM

If you are talking about .NET Framework then they can be uninstalled. But the programs that depends on them won't work any more.

I suspect, he may be talking about .NET Framework...

The ISP download-monitor onscreen is indicating that downloads are in progress (green bars moving along)
I have NOT asked for updates etc !!
So how can I find out what is ACTUALLY being DOWNLOADED ?Any activity on the net involves downloading.
For instance, in order to view any single web page, that page has to be downloaded to your computer.
So, it not necessary means, there are some evil forces working behind the scenes.
Surely, if you're having some computer problem and you SEE some ABNORMAL net activity, it may be a reason for concern.

one of my desktops can't finish installing XP Pro SP2.

after reformatting and copying those setup files, the computer rebooted.

then, it gets stuck at the loading screen, and never moves again.

and after 5 minutes, the computer switches off by itself.

the disk WORKS; i've installed the OS on another computer. why does it not work on *THIS* Desktop?

Sys:
P4 3.2GHz
3GB RAM
X1650 ATI
Creative X-Fi (cant remember which model exactly)


i also wanna add that XP Home can be installed. but i want XP Pro.Computers aren't supposed to turn themselves off. Sounds like some sort of hw problem.Quote from: Allan on November 10, 2009, 03:58:21 PM

Computers aren't supposed to turn themselves off. Sounds like some sort of hw problem.

Are these homemade discs?

Let me just make sure I have the sequence right. You boot to the cd, format the drive, reboot and then nothing - is that it?

hi? try to refomat again then use the non quick format.,, maybe there a lot of bad sector on your hard drive...

Quote from: Crinale819 on November 07, 2009, 02:29:40 PM

go to start menu, click settings then control panel, appearance theme then click the CHANGE the desktop background, you will see all pictures stored on your hard drive, browse it.

Hello,
Now let me try. Your title says you cannot change the desktop picture. It in your post you indicate that you can change pictures. This leads to some misunderstanding.
What you meant to say was that you have not been able to edit large pictures with him MS Paint. The built in pictures used as backgrounds in Windows should not be altered.

In general terms, desktop backgrounds are MADE from photographs saved in the day he JPG format. The size of about 600 x 800 should be suitable.

One way to collect new background photos is by visiting sites on the Internet that feature photos that are suitable as backgrounds. In Google you can search for images and when you FIND one you can make it full size and then with your mouse to a right click and you should sign something that says save as background or save it as wallpaper.

This file might be stored in a different location than where you would expect it to be. For example, in Firefox it is stored in a separate area, yet Firefox tells the system to look for the background in that area. So later, when you go to change your background from the standard list, you will not see the background that you saved in Firefox. Instead, you have to browse over to the specific folder that was used by Firefox to save your background image.

You should not have any trouble editing the new pictures in MS Paint. You should limit yourself to either the JPG, BMP or GIF file types. PNG may also be used, but the files size may be larger than needed. As you found, MS Paint may not work right with other format types.

Do not use Regedit. It is not a image editor.

I've just set up a dual BOOT system Windows 7 Ultimate (RC) with Windows XP SP3.

Windows 7 works fine.
Windows Xp does not.

After a long battle to get it recognised by EasyBCD 2 it would finally get to the blue welcome screen (but with no text) where the screen would go grey for a minute then go back to the welcome screen and continually play the log on/log off sounds.

Been googling with no help. Any ideas?Safe mode gets it to the same point, Windows XP blue welcome screen then screen flashes on/off continually. And XP worked okay before you installed 7?More info on how this was setup would be helpful...Hey? Go to Bios Setup... then i need to know if theres a sata mode configuration.. because maybe in sata configuration why your dual O.S. did not match... Quote from: Techniquecian on November 11, 2009, 12:39:17 AM

Hey? Go to Bios Setup... then i need to know if theres a sata mode configuration.. because maybe in sata configuration why your dual O.S. did not match...

I really don't think that applies, the system already boots.....

when we insert other pc IP in system the PROBLEM COMES....netowrk connections cannot be reachedOther than it sounds like a "networking" ISSUE, your statement appears to be missing something... Like the rest of the story... What is your network topology/configuration and what are you TRYING to do?

Anyway, my favourite is Autoruns, because it enumerates Winlogon notify items as well as numerous others.

heh, my "old standby" is regedit

half of my manipulation of the run keys is performed manually.

Mike Lin has a few other nifty tools as well...

just right click the program that you dont want and delete.

Help me to install status.msi fileWe need more information.

What OS are you running?
What SERVICE PACK is installed?
What are you TRYING to install?
What have you TRIED, and what has failed?
if you use a old OS like 98-me you can't do that
if you have win2k and NEWER version you can download microsoft windows installer for you OS
windows 95,98, and ME can have windows installer installed and run MSI installers.

H! There,

my problem is about my desktop ( shortcut ) i CLICK something and their gone,
dont know how to fix them, can you heip?What do you mean they're gone?i mean my monitor is clear, shortcut is missing.Okay. As detailed as your two POSTS are perhaps you could PROVIDE some more DETAILS so we can try to help?the shortcut icon are missing, i on my monitor Tooth pleaseGeez - next time I ask for a tooth I don't expect to have to wait 3 hours! There could have been a patient on the table!I think there should be a pair of pliers by the tooth. Quote from: Crinale819 on November 08, 2009, 04:28:58 PM

I think there should be a pair of pliers by the tooth.

Quote from: Duderino on NOVEMBER 01, 2009, 06:10:59 PM

Hmmmm I tried this and I see no option to reduce the partition size.

You could possibly try and download a Partition shrinker.. I've done some research, but i can't find any for windows XP, there are loads for windows VISTA and 7, but none for XP, i will keep researching and let you know as soon as possible if i find any..

Helper

You need to stop posting nonsense.

You need to stop posting nonsense.

SEE!! Look below.. Now YOU stop posting nonsense..

Use this:
EASEUS Partition Master 4.0.1 New Upgrade!
http://www.partition-tool.com/
Wprks Great!

The OP solved his problem. So this thread has served his purpose. In retrospect, he should have made partitions on the HDD during installation.

I just downloaded updated drivers from Realtek. The folder is in 7-zip PROGRAM. Now when I open the folder, I get more folders and FILES. Problem is, I don't know which file or folder to open to actually install the new drivers. Any THOUGHTS?Is there a file named "setup.exe"? If so, that's the ONE to double-click.Yeah, thanks ... I just FIGURED that out and downloaded the drivers. One other rookie question if I may: I saved the drivers folder on my desktop. I installed the drivers. Now, is it ok to delete that drivers folder?YesThanks.Sure.

So I have an Asus Eee Laptop. I have created a rescue USB[definitely made correctly] using unetbootin(or whatever its called) and I changed the boot order to boot only from "removable device". When I boot up my laptop(with USB in of course) though it says "PLEASE insert bootable media or change the boot order".

Also I only have three options in the boot order; HARDDRIVE, CDrom(which I don't have), and Removable Device [Or Disabled].

Any ideas? Try booting to the device on another machine ...but my bet is it isn't built properly and won't boot on another machine either...Alright Ill give that a try..Just tried on a different Laptop also with XP, and it works just fine.

I do notice that on my laptop the boot order says "removable device" but this ONE says "USB device", so maybe that is the problem? Either way, I only have the above mentioned options in boot order, so what can I do? Went to the Asus forums, and found a thread with the same problem. Just Insert USB stick and tap ESC while booting...it gives a list of available boot devices. Choose USB.

Thanks anyways Patio.That's a nice feature for ASUS to add....saves ALOT of grief.

Glad to hear you got it SOLVED...

Security Update for Microsoft XML Core SERVICES 4.0 Service Pack 2 (KB954430)

This update is listed as an
Updates are ready for your computer.
Click here to install these updates.

The first time the message appeared I install it. It shows in the Add remove PROGRAMS window as
size 2.67MB, used rarely.

How do I insure it is installed, and how do I remove it from the needs installed list?http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?querymode=express&mkt=en-gb&ln=en-us

go to above , let it CHECK your PC and then review your history , you can check if its been d/loaded

if its in add and remove its installed , 90% will say rarely used

I am using XP wiht 1 G RAM. REcently reformatted hard drive to GET rid of a virus. When I boot up I keep getting message "Trying to install TRAY App and then asks for disc 1 . How do I complete this task and get rid of this problem. I used my HP recovery discs to reinstall and don't have any separate XP install discs/??What's the complete error message ? ?
What tray app ?
Are you sure you reformatted or did you just do a recovery?

I have a dual monitor set-up. On one of my monitors, when I attempt to drag a window onto it, the ONE monitor is divided in two, vertically, with a blue outlined rectangle on the LEFT, and a red one on the right. When I drag an OPEN window onto this monitor, it fills up one of the rectangles (depending on where I release it).

I do not know how to undo this, but it is very annoying.

This was cause by my cat sitting on the KEYBOARD, so it wasn't intentional.

Thank you in advance for any assistance given.

bro try TWEAKING the video card software... seems you just need to tweak it...

I've been using True Image for MANY YEARS and have always been DELIGHTED with it, as I'm SURE you will be.

I would like to wake from standby with the mouse. Windows XP and USB mouse. In Mouse Properties, I have selected "Allow this device to bring the computer out of standby." However, I see nowhere in the Power Options Properties to activate this function. Something I'm missing?Is it a usb mouse? If so, I believe if you change the SETTING in power options to disable selective power saving to usb devices it should solve your problem. I'm not 100% certain because I've never used sleep. Instead I just set the HD and display to power down after a defined period of inactivity. It's easier on your system, uses fewer resources, and is fail-safe (COMPARED to sleep & hibernate which can sometimes be problematical for many users).The power scheme I'm using is the "Home/Office Desk" DEFAULT:
Turn off monitor: After 1 hour
Turn off hard DISKS: After 1 hour
System standby: After 1 hour
System hibernates: Never

I just noticed I have the USB mouse plugged into a PS/2 adapter. Nowhere in the Power Options Properties is there a "power saving to USB devices."

All that aside, would it be better to just set the monitor and disk to turn off (not system standby). And if so, can I still wake it with the mouse or keyboard?In ADVANCED POWER SETTINGS for your profile there should be a USB SETTINGS option. But yes, in my opinion it is better not to use sleep. I have my hd & display power down after 30 minutes of inactivity. And yes, the mouse should be able to bring the hd & display back to life.I have no options for usb or mouse or keyboard in the Power Options. I just went to "Help and Support Center" and read this:

During Windows Setup, ACPI is installed only if all components present during Setup support power management. Some components, especially legacy components, do not support power management and can cause erratic behavior with Advanced Power Management (APM), or may prevent ACPI from being installed. Examples of such components are Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) components and an out-of-date BIOS

I've had my mouse and keyboard for forever ... can't seem to part; maybe that's the problem?

Anyway, thanks for your help!

I have a popup when powering up my computer and my cd/dvd drive doesn't work anymore... It reads:

"Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Program: C:\programfiles\DISC\DISCover.exe"

This APPLICATION has requested the runtime to terminate it in an UNUSUAL way. Please contact the application's support team for more information."

I just reformatted my harddrive and reinstalled Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. I then installed Norton 360; then I downloaded Quickbooks Premier 2007 over the internet, then I installed Microsoft Office Pro 2003 by disc. That's the last disc that my computer read. Since then I can't use my cd/dvd drive/burner.Does it work in safe mode?
Have you tried going back a few days using the system restore?
Disable DISCover.exe from startups through "msconfig".First of all Thank you to all who are trying to help me. I definitely want to figure this problem out rather than buy a whole new computer.

I started in Safe Mode and still could not see my cd/dvd drive.
I tried to restore to the point before I installed Microsoft Office. It wouldn't let me.

How do I disable DISCover.exe. I typed msconfig from Run. Where do I go from there??

More info on my computer:
HP Pavillion a1630n
AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 4600+
2048 MB memory 250 GB Hard Drive
NVIDIA GEFORCE 6150 LE Graphics
SamsungMulti DVD Burner with LightScribe Tech
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
Note: Replaced power source 5 months ago. (No problems)Download Autoruns for Windows: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
No installation required.
Simply unzip Autoruns.zip file, and double click on autoruns.exe file to run the program.
Click Options, then Hide Microsoft Entries.
Click File, then Refresh.
Go File>Save, and save AutoRuns.txt file to know location.
Attach AutoRuns.txt file to your next reply.
"How do I disable DISCover.exe. I typed msconfig from Run. Where do I go from there?"

Under the Startup Tab. Clear the

• check by clicking the check. Then click apply and then click OK and then reboot.

I downloaded and RAN isum_hotfix.exe and then was able to remove Sonic UPDATE MANAGER thru "Add/Remove PROGRAMS". Thanks for your help Broni - APPRECIATE it.Excellent

Hi,

I have Windows XP on my laptop and was wondering if using an administrator password is really any protection?

If my computer is lost or stolen is there any point to using a password as I have been TOLD that this is easily circumvented using safe mode, or password recovery software, etc.

Any tips or input are greatly appreciated.

Thanks again (for all the great help in the past).

SampNo, Administrator passwords are useless. You can encrypt, RESTRICT or lock specific files or folders if you like, but admin passwords can be circumvented easilyThink of putting a password on your comp as the same thing as locking your house or car. Even though it is easy ENOUGH to get into EITHER your house or car when they are locked you still lock them any way.

Other then using a password to protect your sensitive info like banking details or credit card info you MIGHT have on your PC having a password also helps keep people like kids and others that might not know what they are doing from getting on your comp and generally messing things up.

So yep it is worth it to have a password on your comp and you should definitely change the password on your Administrator account. Just make sure it isn't the same as other accounts and that you can remember it.

Hi! me having a problem. when im switch on my cpu.....a msg like 'auto program not FOUND .....skipping auto CHECK' is being shown. plz HELP me outCan you please post the EXACT message?"auto program not found. skipping auto check"Boot to your XP CD and choose the FIRST REPAIR option (press "R") to get to the Recovery Console. Once there, run chkdsk /r . It will take a while to run, let it finish. When it's done, type EXIT and press ENTER to reboot.

What is Remote Desktop in XP for??From the mothership: Remote Desktop Connection: frequently asked questionsthis is what I thought thanks.

Now am I RIGHT that the computer you want to connecet to has to be running win xp pro??Yes, that's correct. Another reference: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsXp/using/mobility/getstarted/Remoteintro.mspxThank you for all your help.

I do need help understanding what this meens.

wen I go into DOS and type ipconfig

I get a list of things I don't know what they are.

ip address and a string of numbers
is this my internet address

Submnet Mask then a string of numbers
what is this?

Default Gateway then a string of numbers
what is this??1. Internet Address.
Quote

wen I go into DOS and type ipconfig

I get a list of things I don't know what they are.

ip address and a string of numbers
is this my internet address

In Windows Explorer, we can see the file SIZE in "Detail" view.
How can we see the size of the folders just like the files?

As my drive is running out of space, I would like to quickly identify the large folders so that I can RELOCATE them.

Thanks.In Detail View the parent folder size should show (approx) in the bottom Explorer pane...
If not this setting can be changed in view options...just point the arrow (the mouse )on the folder and you will see the size.You COULD also USE Folder Size.
It adds a column to the detail view which shows the size of both files and folders.

If you want a more visual way to find what is taking up disk space, you could use a program like DiskSpacio or WinDirStat.Thanks Kip! That's what I'm looking for.

Patio/Crinale819, I know the way you suggested will show the folder size, but I would like a list view rather than checking the folder one by one.There are also Explorer REPLACEMENTS that will display the folder size just like the file size (ie, http://www.xyplorer.com/)

Hi,

I have a Dell INSPIRON 1501 aptop running Windows XP Professional. About two weeks ago, it BEGAN to shut down suddenly, after only about a minute turned on. After a LITTLE bit of investigation, I realized the fan wasn't turning on, so the computer was shutting down to avoid overheating. But then when I booted from Hirens, the fan worked, telling me this is a Windows problem.

In a thread I read elsewhere, someone having a similar fan problem reinstalled Windows and that fixed it. But I'd like to avoid that if at all possible.

Thanks for your help,
CassidyI doubt this is a windows issue and it just KEPT running a bit LONGER from the boot CD...
What happened prior to this ? ?

I've been using Vista on my computer, but now I would like to have my olde good XP installed, but I can't install it. It formats my HD ok and copies the files, but when it's supposed to start the installation it just gives me an error about. Something about 'Drive read failure' (Sorry I'm Finnish so I don't know the exact error in English)

My HD is connected with SATA CABLE and I've HEARD there is some driver problems with XP. I've tried to find the drivers for my motherboard (Abit NF-M2SV) but I couldn't find them. I don't have a flobby drive so I don't know how to get them installed anyway.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get XP installed or should I just quit trying (really bad)

Thanks in advance.Driver Site

You need to DLoad the RAID/SATA drivers and burn them to a CD...
Very early on in the XP install process at the bottom of the screen you will see a prompt "pressF6 if you need to install third PARTY drivers"...
Press F6...remove the XP CD...insert the driver CD you made and hit Enter...
It will automatically install the SATA drivers and continue...PS...you need to make sure beforehand this machine will run XP and has all the neccessary drivers.patio is correct, many newer systems that shipped with Vista just don't have drivers for XP.Goto Bios Setup then disable the sata mode configuration,,Quote from: Techniquecian on November 11, 2009, 12:49:37 AM

Goto Bios Setup then disable the sata mode configuration,,

You don't know why? Haha...... Expert!? All that you post is so very far... You don't know how to use a sata mode configuration???

actually once i had visited my friends pc and i found that he can USE double yahoo id in 1 pc
so frm that time i'm trying to do it my self but i didnt find any software neither any solution
thats why i want to post this question that how can i make it possible to use 2 yahoo id in 1 pc
can hav any solution or any software?
Can't do it...can only be logged on to 1 yahoo account at a time...Two DIFFERENT BROWSERS can perform this function. I've done it with IE & Firefox, one logged into one account, the other logged into the other account.

im having this erorr when tryin to boot my laptop, (its RUNNIN xp pro

windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt
\windows\SYSTEM 32\config\system

is there any way to repair it with out havin to reformat it, or use the repair funtion on a xpro disk Have you tried Safe Mode - LAST Known Good Configuration? KB307545? Do you backup your registry using Erunt?

Whatever recovery options you wish to try be aware that data/program losses may occur. Prioritize your option between protecting vital files and RECOVERING the system. Review the status of your backup.

Good luck.it comes up after the hp screen, so i cant get in to safe mode and i dont want to lose any thing on there Boot to your CD and select Recovery Console.

Type the following:

REN C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG\SYSTEM SYSTEM.OLD
COPY C:\WINDOWS\REPAIR\SYSTEM C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\CONFIG

My PC constantly restarts whenever I turn it on. It runs it's BIOS thingy and proceeds to a windows screen that asks me if i want to run windows in safe mode, last giid config., etc. As soon as I pick an option it STARTS loading windows. after about 6 seconds it restarts and continues to do so for as long as i leave the computer on. I decided to pop in the xp cd and do the recovery console. when it starts it asks what partition i want to fix but it doesn't list my HARDDRIVE. I went to the part of BIOS that tells you what harddrives are detected and my harddrive was listed.

What do I do to fix my computer?Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.Do i need to run that from the desktop because unfrotunately my computer WONT load tht farNo.
Follow the instructions for creating a bootable CD which is the way they should be run...and this can fix my computer or will it just tell me whats wrong with the harddrive?It will let you know if the HDD is the issue...and if it is...does that mean i need a new harddrive or is there a possible way to fix it?OMG, just run it....i ran and its displayed " A:\>" and so i typed the harddrive path thing (C:\) and it sed it was an invalid drive. wat does tht mean?What program did you download?maxtor powermaxDid you download Maxtor PowerMax 4.23 Bootable CD .ISO image file
Did you boot from the CD, you made?yes. but it didnt work so i did some extra stuff with my xp cd and now my computer is working againQuote from: chishio8 on November 13, 2009, 04:47:19 PM

yes. but it didnt work so i did some extra stuff with my xp cd and now my computer is working again

Hmmmm...

I can't seem to get rid of " Windows File Protection " at start up.

Running Xp, Sp3, normal boot.


Followed instructions here on this site.

Link: http://www.technipages.com/enabledisable-windows-file-protection.html

I tried...

1 – disabled, prompt at boot to re-enable

2 – disabled at next boot only, no prompt to re-enable

ffffff9d – for completely disabled

changed 1,2, ffffff9d and REBOOTED...and still appears at start up?..what's going on Welcome to CH.

Why would you want to do that? TELL us what you want to do.the most COMMON reason to disable WFC is to replace a system file with a "patched" equivalent to override activation..


So forgive us if we're inquisitive... Quote from: Quantos on November 10, 2009, 06:36:57 PM

Welcome to CH.

Why would you want to do that? Tell us what you want to do.

the most common reason to disable WFC is to replace a system file with a "patched" equivalent to override activation..


So forgive us if we're inquisitive...

hey BC_Programmer

SFCDisable? Is there a site where I can download this patch? All I want is to stop, and boot normally.
been like this since I did a command to cmd> sfc/ scannow
and from that point, Windows File Protection began starting up ever since

Have you tried to do a system restore yet?

do you have your windows disc?

Any retail outlet that sells software.

what if you cant afford it?

See if somebody you know does have an XP disc.