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CD-ROM Problem
Posted on January 2nd, 2006 | 4 Comments

My apologies if this issue has come up before. I tried to install an old (1995) Oxford dictionary on my hard disk in order not to run from CD-ROM. After installation, I started the dictionary,...

Sysprep/Ghost Full Automated 12 PCs with different Product Keys?
Posted on January 2nd, 2006 | 5 Comments

We have 12 PCs that we want to use ghost to push out Images to. I cant seem to figure a way to use one Ghost image and a different product key for each machine without having to enter in the Product...

Wiping Hard Drive, Need Help w/ XP
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments

Hello all. I am planning on wiping my hard drive soon and was wondering if I can reinstall windows XP just by using an update disk? Here is my whole situation: I am planning on flattening my current...

license types retail/oem/volume license
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 3 Comments

I've read on the dutch windows site: "Elk product heeft een specifieke sleutel en moet dus apart worden geïnstalleerd. Na de installatie moet het product telefonisch of via het internet worden...

Cannot install WIn XP Home
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments

Few days ago, Windows XP Home on my laptop started going crazy; it restarted every few minutes, and sometimes it didn't even start. So I tried safe mode but the same problem happend. So I somehow...

Does anyone know of any other sights for newbies?
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

Does anyone know of any other sights that have message/help boards regarding computer problems for the ignorant novice such as myself?:-) I would be interested in finding something akin to "computer...

help! mulltiple problems caused by removing programs
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 1 Comments

Ever since I got my ipod a few days ago I have been having to install and uninstall itunes and quicktime over and over again in my WindowXP. I finally got them both to work properly yesterday and I...

two windows operating systems on one computer
Posted on January 1st, 2006 | 2 Comments

I reinstalled my operating system, Windows xp home edition, TWICE due to some problems and now have two systems in place on my machine. I now have to choose which system to use when starting my...

Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Tool (KB892130)
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 4 Comments

When I use update.microsoft.com with any newly imaged computer it asks me to install KB892130. I have slipstreamed every other update but when I go to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/892130 to look...

XP Pro Install Error
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 4 Comments

I upgraded most of my computers components. I upgraded to a new SATA hardrive and new motherboard. When I boot from my win xp retail disc it loads al the drivers and things at the beggining but...

WindowsXP Frequently Restarts doesn't give any error
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 3 Comments

hi I have two operating systems installed on my system (windows98 & windowsXP Servicepack2). My system works perfectly fine when i boot with win98 but when i boot with WinXP it works fine for about 5...

Wiping Old Drive - Re-installing - Partition decision
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 4 Comments

I noticed that most computers that come with windows pre-installed usually parition one drive into C: and D:. I sthere a valid reason for this? I am going to wipe mine our for various reason. But...

Win XP Pro Installation
Posted on December 31st, 2005 | 1 Comments

I have the upgrade version of XP Pro and I no longer have the a CD from a required product, i.e. Win 98, XP Pro full version, etc. How can I continue the installation?

Files and Settings Transfer Wizard - Is Batch Possible?
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 3 Comments

I'm using the FAST (Files And Settings Transfer) wizard to back up my OE Newsgroups on a weekly basis. I don't use OE for anything except NGs, so when the wizard is run, I manually delete everything...

Ever seen this problem before in XP open a drive or folder it crashes and goes back again.
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 1 Comments

Application popup : Explorer.exe - Application Error: The Instruction at 0x02900bd8 reference memory at 0x000000. The Memory couold not be written and it is exasperating as I try to move some word...

BSOD at startup
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

Im building a computer with these specs: ATI TV Wonder Elite AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Asus DVD Burner Asus 16x DVD-ROM Western Digital 250GB SATAII 16MB 2x gigaram 1GB DDR 433 (PC 3500) DFI LanParty...

Product activation
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 7 Comments

I have 20 Dell Ispiron LTs that I would like to re-image using RIS. Can I use the original Product Keys or do I have to have a Volume License?

uninstall and reinstall
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

HIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! I have Win xp and I need some help uninstalling and reinstalling!!! I know I need to do this my computer is very sick:( and I want to fix it myself. If anybody has any answers for...

Finding and repairing corrupted windows files
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

In W95,98, there used to be a utility that would check all the dll files to see if any were corrupted and allow a repair. Does anyone know if such a utility exists in W-XP Home and if so, how to...

Boot ini file missing - windows XP fails to start in any mode
Posted on December 30th, 2005 | 2 Comments

I am in deep and murky waters. My windows XP does not start..keeps saying..Boot ini file missing windows file system 32 hal.dll file missing or corrupt...is what it keeps saying.. I tried starting...