Well I guess I will just install Linux on both of them
then. I cannot afford $200.

My computer is running Win 2000 Pro.  It won't boot
because files have been damaged and I don't have the CD.  
I purchased a Win XP Pro upgrade, but I can't get to the
Windows desktop.

Have a Dell which came with Windows XP Pro but was formatted and installed
as Windows 98SE. Can I use a different XP Pro upgrade CD (already activated
on another system) and the Dell license number to upgrade it to XP or am I
forced to format again and use the OEM CD?

I'm trying to develop an XP image with sysprep for a
netware network so i don't need the ms client and file
and print service installed. i have removed the ms client
from the image along with the ms file and print service.

I tried to do this yesterday and it would only give me the option to
do a clean install, not to update.  Any idea why?
Thanks,
Gala

How can I configure IE so that it does not retain keyed addresses? Thanks!

Where can I find information on the briefcase folder. What is its purpose?
How does it function and how can I transfer briefcase files to other
computers - from desk top to note book via fire wire, - when a briefcase
icon does not show on the laptop. No instruction book I looked in ...

I need to change my motherboard, since I did have problem
with the current motherboard. After I install new
motherboard Elite K7S5A, it got it boot up properly. I
inserted my Windows XP CD to the DVD-ROM, and format my

I have Windows XP installed. I don't want it anymore - I
have to get rid of it. Window's built-in help file said
that Add/Remove programs would allow me to uninstall
Windows by locating the words Windows XP. That option

I had a Win98 SE OS and decided to install XP, done
without no errors than xp sp1a.
After i have installed XP and the sp it started to give
error in archieve files like cab,zip,rar. I have tried the

Does anyone know if su.exe works under XP or is there an
update to it. I keep getting RPC server unavailable. I use
it to install software on desktops. the utility runas
won't let you hide the password.

Is there a source on the web with examples for the ristndrd.sif parameters?
I would like to address the machine naming by either prompting for a name
during the build, or how to setup a UDF file.  Examples I have found to this
point seem to be specific and do not show optional ...

I would like to find out if there is a work-around to
upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows Server
2003 without actually having to do a fresh install.

We've had to start all over to install windows XP home.
Our computer fixer person can't find all the numbers that
need to be input to get it going.  Apparently it's on a
sheet of paper that came in the box with the CD, etc.  

I'm running WinXP Home, I keep getting messages about my
registry been corrupted and my computer just keep
crashing, can anybody tell me if maybe buying a new hard
drive would be a good solution to this problem? The