I own three computers:
A Dell Laptop, which came with Windows 2000, and was upgraded to XP by its
previous owner, who did not include the CD or key. This computer no longer
works (at all.)

I have a dual booted computer with a 250GB HD running Windows XP Pro and
Ubuntu Linux 6.06LTS (dapper drake). I have the GRUB bootlader installed in
the MBR (Master Boot Record) so that when I boot I get a choice of booting
Ubuntu Linux or Microsoft Windows Xp Professional. I ...

I was wondering if anyone had success creating an image using Symantec
DeployCenter 5.6 (the one that comes with the latest Solution Suite)
using an LG Super Multi DVD Drive (GSA-4167B) using Maxell DVD+R media?
The system just keeps rejecting fresh disks by asking me to insert a

Okay, I have an old compaq computer with like a 1.0 ghz processor.  I'm
adding new hardware to improve.  I've added an msi 6787 ver 1 motherboard
with an intel 2.8 ghz processor.  What I'm running into is that the keyboard
won't work so I can boot up.  The keyboard will work in ...

I made my master image and sysprepped it with the -mini -reseal switches. It
worked just fine - I didn't not have to enter region information or product
key, etc., as one would expect with mini reseal.
However I had to tweak the master image a few times. Each time, I rolled

I'm trying to upgrade an attorney's Sony Vaio laptop from XP Home SP2 to XP
Pro SP2.  I have a new retail package XP Pro Upgrade purchased through CDW.
The pre-upgrade compatibility check shows everything's OK.  But when I start
the actual upgrade and enter the 25 character ...

After being hit by some nasty spyware I finally decided it was time to see
if SP2 would help me securing my machine further.
I have an up-to-date SP1 WindowsXP Pro installation (Dell OEM) and just did
an update and selected SP2. Installation starts with a a copule of steps but

I set up a new user account on my machine (XP) but the administrator account
has disappeared.  When I try to set up another administrator account it says
that account name is already in use.  Please assist

Ok, I need some advice from an MVP or similar that really knows his/her
stuff. I fix computers for a living, so amateurs need not apply...
I've done maybe 50-70 repair reinstalls of xp. Most everytime, it has gotten
through the install process, if not fixing the problem at hand. ...

how do i turn on the feature when i type in "e" for example in the box
everything that starts with an "e" pops up below the drop down menu box?  
please help i'm new to computers.

I created a hardware independent image using Windows xp sp2. I have all the
drivers I need for the various model pcs we use. I set up sysprep.inf with
the OEMPnPDriversPath statement. However, during the install of the drivers
the plug and play wizard pops up, asking to install ...

               Just installed new drive and set up XP2 complete.    Then
downloaded 50 odd updates all these installed bar one
   namely my subject , how can i overcome this problem  when it keeps
trying to update ?

Help! I have a newly refurbished laptop with WIN 98 and WIN 2000 NT operating
systems on it and have recently installed WIN XP but have no idea how to
remove the partitions and old operating systems.  The WIN XP is not an
upgrade, it is the full version.  Really, I would like to ...

I have an unusual problem. I recently replaced my aging DELL Dimension 300mh
PC and promised to donate it to a local school. It only has a 4.3 GB Seagate
SCSI HD. I attempted to Clean install XP PRO (formatted it first) but, though
the setup procedure started off ok when it begin ...

how can i reinstall windows if i only have an oem disk but retail is
installed on the comp?