To my favorite MVP's:  Would like to upgrade from Win98se to XP Pro.
Is it possible to do without the 'sneaky stuff' included by the maker
of the computer (HP)? Will also consider the 'full' version of XP.  I
do not like the 'treatment'  I've been getting between HP and

Does anyone know how I can configure Windows 2000 professional to load
in different configurations?
For example, one configuration for development where services like sql
server, IIS etc. are running and another for gaming where only

This may not be the right place to ask, but if it is not please direct me to
the best place to ask this question.
When a new adapter card is plugged into the system board, the OS recognizes
something is new and then proceeds to ask for driver installation.