When I try to upgrade right off I get an error about Windows 2000 installed
in a non-compatible system path.
Also I think my copy of Windows 2000 Pro is a bad copy. I got a refurbished
computer with 2000 Pro installed and now I can't view http:// based websites

I while back I was able to get my hand on a windows XP trial disc, i and
ended up buing windows XP afterward.   Since then, ive had to return the disc
(which I am unable to get use again, becuase it was lost) and I also happen
to lose my XP intall disc myslef.  I still have my XP ...

For years we have been using Ghost to clone machines. If we clone from
one box to a different box then windows would need repairing and after
that everything would be fine.
About a year ago we started to use sysprep to reseal the machines

Lost WindowsME to a antivirus program now trying to install new windows
software - have 900Mhz AMD, SDRAM (128 + 128+ 256), 40 Gb HD - trying to
install XP home ed - At initial blue screen for set up get stuck at 63%, says
'Setup is copying files' in the lower right it says ...

Dual boot system with ME on C: and XP Pro on D:
C: was Primary partition and D: Extended partition
I ran Partition Magic to reduce C: by 2 GB and all went fine until system
rebooted. Black screen with cursor flashing in upper right corner. Tried to

This happens on my wife's computer sometimes, but not frequently
enough for
me to remember how to get it back down to the bottom where it belongs.
Could someone remind me?

What's the best way to transfer files and settingsfrom an existing PC to a
brand new XP machine?  Some people suggest CAT5 crossover cable, others a
null modem serial cable.  Any comments/suggestions welcome.
Thanks

1. Can I install Office 2K3 over Vista?
2. Is there a how to published about making my XP SP2 dual boot with Vista?
Thanks in advance!

We are upgrading our PC'c from XP to XP Professional.  After upgrade, when
the computer boots up there is a screen where there are duplicate Windows XP
Professionals to choose from.  After 10 seconds it automatically choosese the
default.  

woul i run into any problems ...running an IBM compatible desktop
machine with 256MB ram and 20GB HD and a Epox socket 462 board.  ? Want
all applications and devices running under Windows 2000 to run as they
were under Windows XP.

I installed a new DVD-ROM and then recieved NTLDR missing message. From
reading MS support it is a fault with fragmented NTLDR, OK, so I tried to
load my floppy boot disk, which does not recognise the Boot.ini and won't
load. Does anyone have any suggestions?

on xp/ntfs, by mistake, on hard drive first partition is d:, instead of c:
[c: is not existing]. xp is installed on that d:\
disk management tool allows "drive letter change". is it safe just to change
d: -> c: and expect os to be still bootable?

My windows XP with SP 2 was attacked by the spyware mscornet.exe. I removed
the virus (the exe along with some *.tmp from system32 folder) by logging
into the safe mode. But since then, everytime i log into my PC I am asked to
activate the Windows license (on internet), and if i ...

As I know that Win XP provide USB2.0 standard drivers . I also know that it
also provide card reader and smart card standard drivers .
In my company we develop a chip includes card reader module , Is there any
way to use Windows standard driver ? Is there any documentation for how

I am trying to create a script (BAT File) to automate some processes.
I want to run chkdsk c: /R
off course I am always asked to answer Y to run on next boot.
How can I get around this as I wish to setup the script to run like 2AM