Have some experience with very smooth installs in Wme, W2000, and Linux.
Latest attempt at Wxp install goes fine all the way from partitioning 3
partitions (1 NTFS 9 gb for Wxp, (1) 4 gb FAT32 for files, and 1 unformmatted
for Linux)through the Wxp setup to the auto reboot just ...

During install I reach the section for partitioning.  I made a partition and
decided that I didn't want to partion at all.  I deleted the partition and
exited setup to begin again since I was stuck in the partition screen.  Now
when I boot up I get to the "Boot from CD..." ...

I get "setup cannot copy the file branches.inf" in the middle of installing
SP2. It can'd find the location to copy the file from. It gives me a default
path; something like "C:\dc(then a bunch of
numbers)]i386\update\branches.inf."

When I turn on the computer, it always opens with the "C:\Program" window.  I
always have to close this window. How can I turn this off, so the computer
starts
without this? I have windows XP.

I'm working on a Windows XP Pro unattended install process that is
giving me fits. My process starts with a Win95DOS boot disk,
partitions and formats (FAT32) the HD, xcopies the distribution tree
to c:\i386 and launches winnt.exe with c:\unattend.txt. Sometimes all

I'm doing a new install of XP Pro from the CD on a new hard drive.  I get
through creating partitions and loading files okay and then it reboots.  When
it reboot I have to hit any key to boot from CD it goes back to the beginning
of the installation cycle, select partition, load ...

I have to deploy 500 Windows Server perfectly configurated. Which the best
option?
The Windows must be deployed with Microsoft Office and with the software of
my company. Which is the best option?

I am trying to install service pack w on my laptop that is part of a domain.
whenever i try to install the service pack it will not let me and give me a
setup error. "Your do not have permission to update Windows XP. Please
contact your system administrator." I have full domain ...

I installed XP pro on my computer and forgot to activate it. The 30 day time
period ran out and if possible I don't want to have to reinstall it. I have
all the updates already downloaded up to XPSP2. How can I extend the period
so I can activate?

I just upgraded to XP Pro from Windows 98SE.  My original programs are still
in my C: drive, but none are on the all programs list and none are in the
add/remove programs list either.  I tried to re-install Norton SystemWorks
2004 but it cancels.  Read through most of the ...

My home PC runs Windows XP Pro.  It's in the shop now because I need to have
a chip replaced on the motherboard (actually, they'll replace the entire
motherboard).
I have the HDD at home and want to back up the entire contents of the drive,

I have SP2 installed on a machine and when I try to install a vpn client
the
client tells me to remove Interent connection sharing(ICS).  ICS is not on
the computer.  I was able to install the vpn before sp2.  I am wondering if

I have an OEM version of XP Pro installed on my PC at home. I recently
acquired a second-hand PC from a friend and have rebuilt it for my kids. I
have installed XP Pro on it, but I cannot activate it. I go through the
activation process, but when I enter the CD key, it says I ...

I am looking into the idea of buying a new computer. However I am not going
to buy the monitor etc., just the computer box. However some of them are
given without Windows XP. My question is will I be able to install my store
bought copy of windows XP and activate it on this new ...

hi, i am having to use win xp prof that is in the japanese language;
which i dont understand. is there anywhere in existance a very simple
step by step list in english of how to make alterations so that i can
just compare it with the japanese one, to get it sorted?