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Sysprep image hangs on mup.sys
Posted on January 9th, 2006 | 6 Comments

why is this haging with a sysprep sp2 image? I have a image that when used with other systems hang on boot way before the sysprep mini setup starts. What do you have to do to make sure this does...

Asms error problem
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 0 Comments

First I have tried the things in this news group and went to some of the google sites. When the asms error appears the computer freezes. The shift+f12 does not respond. I have to shut down and...

How to remove multiboot?
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 2 Comments

I would like to uninstall one XP Home from a multiboot system; Help & Support indicates Add/Remove -> Select "Windows XP" click Uninstall ; however Windows XP does not appear in the installed...

Apple iTunes Error Message
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I'm on a Dell XPS with Windows XP Pro. I'm trying to download a video I bought on iTunes.com. I keep getting this error message at the end of the download, and the file does not transfer to my...

downloading directx 9c
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 0 Comments

I am trying to install Painkiller black on my computer and it requires directx 9. The game automatically gives you the option to download. I pressed the download button and a window pops up saying...

Bios Upgrade
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have a Micro Star motherboard. I cannot load windows xp service pack 2. After loading it and restarting the computer no icons appear on the screen after windows xp pro starts. I have been told I...

How do I disable automatic detection of and auto use of pnp monito
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hello. I have a bit of a problem with Windows XP. I tried asking this in Customization but havent gotten a repl,y for quite some time. I would like to know how to disable auto detection and auto use...

Upgrading Windows 2000 to Windows XP Pro
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 4 Comments

Good morning, I am currently running Windows 2000. I intend to upgrade to Windows XP Pro. When I entered the update disc my system is reviewed for compatibility. I am given a message that I must...

Ris-problem-->unable to display operating system (OS) choices
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Hi,To all I have a problem with client installation wizard which is deployed to clients through RIS. It asked for a user name and password of the connected server and i simply typed in these...

Install Problems with XP Home SP2 and SATA HDs
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

To whoever can help; I have beeen assembling a PC for a friend and after a bit of strife have got it to run the XP boot CD. It loads all the files and drivers and gets to the main page asking...

BASIC info on repairing XP needed..
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

While removing a spyware problem from my computer I think (I think) I may have deleted some important files from XP Home. Various things are not working properly ( desktop cannot get a Picture,...

Trying to access data files from bad drive.
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 5 Comments

Running Dell DIM 8100 1.5GHz 768MB RDRAM with XP PRO New WD HD 120MB with NTFS bad drive WD HD 120MB with XP Pro now operating outside normal range. Still runs though. Sector issue not motor. I...

Replacement XP disc?
Posted on January 8th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Unfortunatley, it's time to do a reinstall, however having moved house recently I have managed to misplace my XP pro cd. Is there any way of getting a replacement disc without buying windows again?

Email not working at all
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I'm trying to get a new Thinkpad configured for email. I started with Outlook, then tried Eudora and Thunderbird, but always get "could not connect to server <servername>; the connection was...

Windows XP losing Activation key
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 3 Comments

Worse case scenerio, your pc gets a virus, damages the security on your pc. You need to reapply Windows Service packs but need to rerun inplace upgrade. You run the upgrade and to your horror you...

Access to net share$
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

I have a couple of Win XP Home computers on a home network. I have created Admin$ and c$ Shares. When I go to Windows Explorer and enter \\192.168.0.100\Admin$, a Win Login for the guest account...

Connecting HDTV to laptop
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

When I connect my 36" Sony HDTV (CRT) to my Dell Inspiron 6000 via S-video cable, I get such poor resolution on the TV, Icannot read the windows. I have the latest update for the Intel chipset...

"The file 'asms' on Windows XP Professional CD-ROM is needed"
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 3 Comments

I've been running WinXP Pro sp2 for over a year now with no problems until the other day when my kid tells me the computer won't boot up. I'm trying to do a Repair install from my old WinXP Pro disk...

net share
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 4 Comments

I have Win XP Home. It doesn't have a net share c$ so I created it. Every time I reboot the computer it disappeares. How can I make it stay there???

Windows PE Serial Port Driver
Posted on January 7th, 2006 | 1 Comments

Does anyone have an insight into the serial port driver for Windows PE - 2005 edition? We need the serial driver to interface with touch screen hardware during operation Windows PE. The touch...