I was hoping to run virtual server on windows XP and be able to create about
12 machines (256 * 12) and leave 1GB for the OS.
However, even removing the /3GB switch and using the /PAE does not allow
Windows to see more then 3.25GB.   I have changed the setting in the BIOS to

I have just installed xp sp2 onto a new 320GB seagate sata drive. I did not
load any sata drives on install but xp loaded up fine. Will this drive work
to its full potential or will I have to go back and do a fresh install but
load the drivers when requested.

How can I copy windows xp onto an external hard drive and make it
bootable because on my laptop the cd drive is faulty so i need to be
able to boot the laptop using an external hard drive to reinstall
windows xp

My CD drive on my Toshiba Satellite P105 S921 is non-responsive -- it will
no longer open manually and does not show up in Explorer.  This is a new
laptop.
What troubleshooting steps can I take ?

I have difficulty sharing my Printer over my Home Network.  I have a
desktop, running Win XP Home Edition and 2 notebooks connected wirelessly to
the desktop using a 2Wire 1800HW ADSL Modem/Router (with Firewall) at
10mbps.   The desktop is connected to the Modem by a Ethernet ...

I have a Compaq Presario with WinXP sp2.
When I ran the PC-Doctor to check the floppy disk drive, I got a
Result as under:
Surface scan test failed. Code: FD529-4

Sorry for posting this here after having posted the same to
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general, but I did not realize that there
was a hardware specific forum.
Since I did a fresh install of Windows XP, each time I connect a

i am trying to install a new digital camera which i downloaded the driver off
this site, but when i try to use the wizard and select from the manufacturer
list instead of using a cd, there is nothing listed in the place where the
different manufacturers used to be listed, it just ...

I bought an 80GB External Harddrive and had it mounted into a case to
use it as a backup. Everything was going great. I backed up my laptop
to it with no issues. Then I went to my Desktop to do the same. It
started the back up and then eventually crashed. Now I can't get the

We have regained possession of a Hewlet Packard laptop that was used by an
ex-employee.
Problem is we can't get into it because we don't know the password and can't
get it from the ex-employee.

It is not possible for me to install the software for a HP Scanjet 4850. I
have tried with 3 Pc's - all running WinXPpro SP2. It is a problem with the
MSIinstaller and the software for the scanner. Error code 0x800401F0,
event-id 1015. HP can't help me.

Hi, can anyone help me, I have an external 250gb hard drive whick i have been
using for backing up music and video, its has worked fine until today when i
switched it on i got a message saying do you want to format disc, i cannot
open the external hard drive and it does not ...

I had to reinstall a windows system because of previous hardware/driver
problems. Suddenly I cannot install de driver anymore for the Prolink
1456PSA modem. The identificationstring seems to be ok. It's a Motorola SM56
type modem. What can be wrong? XP complains that the driver ...

My LifeCam VX1000 seems to work fine.  From the Sounds & Audio control panel,
I can test the hardware, and the voice recording works fine.  However... when
I connect to my brother who also has a LifeCam VX1000 on AOL, AIM, or
anything else, I can hear and see him, but he can only ...

Is there a MS utility that will test all of RAM?