I am not able to continue the installation of Windows XP
on my Windows 98 computer due to the following Error:
Error:
sxs.dll: syntax error in the manifest or policy file

The Update Class Object has been removed from a WinXP
machine I'm working on and as a result the update site
does not recognise that I am running WinXP
Can anyone tell me how to reinstall this WindowsUpdate

I just recently upgraded from Win98 to WinXP and can't
access the files stored on my 2nd hard drive. I get a
prompt saying I need to format the drive before I can
access it. I really don't want to delete everything on

I have been trying to install Service Pack 1 on my
computer, which is running XP Pro.  Every time I do this,
it inspects the system and then tells me that I have an
invalid product key and my software is pirated.  

Hello. Here's the deal. I've installed and partitioned a
new 2nd drive on my computer. I'm looking for some
specific advice on exactly how to install Win XP Pro on
this new drive. I have a Win XP Pro CD-ROM. How do I

Would anyone know were to look for the bit version in XP?
when going thru instructions to download security patch
for Blaster it ask if you have the 32bit version or 64
bit version

I have erred.  I am attempting to set up my Dell laptop
witha docking station.  I inserted the CD with Drivers and
Utilities for settign up the docking station.  Now, I can
not boot up Windopws XP.  I get theis error message"

Hi, When I purchased my computer the person who set it
all up for me loaded onto it his copy of Windows XP
Professional. I only found out about it when I went to
download the Microsoft Patch.

I used the xp file transfer wizard to move settings from my Windows
2000 PC to my XP Professional PC. I created the settings file on a
removable drive and the conversion went smoothly.  Is it necessary to
keep the USMT2.UNC/IMG00001.DAT folder and file or can it be safely

When Seting up a fresh copy of XP HOME on a new
Machine ,,The copying process get hung up at "SETUP IS
LOADING FILE{FAT FILE SYSTEM} do I have bad copy of XP
HOME

I'm trying to compile some software in a dos window.  
However it will not compile because I need to increase
the environment space.  Can I do this on XP and how?
thanks

I have another computer(compaq preserio) and all of the
software (OS(xp pro),driver disks,restore...all disks)
were rendered useless due to a small fire.  The basic
computer survived.  After about a year now, and after my

Once you type in your ISP's telephone number, how do you
change it to another telephone number? I want to be sure
my local number is toll free and change it if necessary
but don't see how to access and change it. During the

Suppose, hypothetically, that I currently have a pirated version of XP Pro
and I want to buy a legit version. I could buy a full version, or, for less
money, I could by the upgrade. From what I can see of the product
description of the upgrade, I need to have ME or 98 installed, ...

I did an upgrade from win NT 4.0 to win XP pro, and I
want to clear out my C: Drive. I have a number of
questionable file folders that are left over from my old
win NT installation. I don't see any winXP folders for