I have managed to install XP pro twice on my PC in
separate directories.  They do not show up when I try to
remove programs thru control panel.  Other than deleting
the folder how do I uninstall on of the copies?

I am trying to upgrade from window me to window xp pro.
The install will get to final installation with about 18
minutes left and unexplainedly crash, shutting down the
computer. It will not restart window me, but tries to

I got a new 120 GB 8 cache Hardrive to replace my 40 GB
2 cache harddrive that is full with Xp home on it.
The Question is: Can I put the new 120 GB harddrive in as
Master and install Xp Home on it from the OEM XP CD from

I tried to upgrade a new laptop from XP Home to XP Pro. After asking for the product key for the second time (now 34 minutes remaining) it says that the code is wrong. I can't exit setup. I can just reboot into the middle of SETUP and can't cancel.

I just installed Windows XP on my new Gateway portable.
How can I get Windows to save my windows password so I
don't have to type it in everytime I log on to my computer?

 I need to re-install my Windows XP (SP1) + some
hotfixes. My question is: What happens to all other
programs on my computer when I clean (boot from CD and
choose in repair option) re-install them ? What I mean

I have a simple question about upgrading windows
I purchased my Compaq computer two years ago in Thailand.  It came with Windows ME pre-installed.  I was not given a CD with Windows ME on it, but was given three CDs called "Quick Restore" with the Compaq logo on them, and a ...

Whenever I turn my computer on, everything seems to be
working fine except nothing is happening at all. My
monitor goes into standby because it has nothing to
display. My hard drive is running but not processing.

Is it possible to setup WP-Pro so that it will
successfuly boot from either the C: or D: drive? I have
added a second hard drive and would like to boot from the
newer one most of the time, but occasionally boot from

I am attempting to install Windows XP Home edition.  I am
currently running Windows 2000 Professional. The XP
install won't upgrade on Windows 2000 and calls for a
complete installation.  However, when it states the

Trying to reformat/restore XP Home from OEM disks.  The
formatting and loading of the OS goes fine but when
booting the system hangs at a two tone blue screen that
says 'Please wait while Windows prepares to start....'.  I

Can anyone refer me where I can find the meaning to this
error message?? I cannot load XP from WIN98 SE. I get this
error message of 556FF8h.
Any help appreciated.

I need 2 instances of XP-pro on same machine... one partition set up with PC-Anywhere so I can log on to my office PC, and the other without this tool so my family can take advantage of XP's ability to switch users quickly. I have a 40 gig HD...
So.. If I create two partitions ...

I was wondering about upgrading ME to XP. I have a Sony
VAIO labtop and was wondering if all the drivers and
software(such as Quicken) on it will work with XP. Also,
what is the best way to go from ME to XP, should I just

I am trying to install a program on my PC with WinXP.  
However, the program was created for Win95, and says that
it "requires the Window setting Small fonts.  This
Computer is currently set to Large Fonts.  Please click