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windows xp? I now have the windows xp disk that came with my previous HP computer. How do I go about uninstalling the windows vista, from my new computer and then installing windows xp with the xp disk? can anyone give me a step by step instruction, on this? I have the original HP disk, and the windows XP disk that came with the computer. Appreciate any help, Thanks.

Is it possible to reinstall windows xp from the cab files on the computer? I have lost my windows xp disk and need to reinstall windows xp. I heard someone mention that you can reinstall windows xp from the cab files. Is this true? If so how do you do this?

How can i create a windows xp image with all my applications installed? I am really tired of reinstalling my windows and lots of other applications when my computer crashes. I want you guys to help me create an image of my windows xp with all my applications installed so i can easlily and fast recover them when they are gone. I have norton ghost 8 but that has too many tools (server, standard tools, stand alone) which i don't understand. Please suggest me some easy and good software to be free of this shit. Thanks you all guys.

How can I get Windows XP to show an icon on the Desktop for each mounted drive, as Linux does? I am currently running a dual-boot Ubuntu/Windows XP system, and like the way that Ubuntu shows the mounted drives or loaded CDs on the desktop, updating them when drives or discs are removed. Is there any way to emulate this behaviour on Windows, either natively or using other (preferably free) software? Essentially, the only thing on my Windows XP Desktop is the My Computer icon anyway, so this would save me a step every time I wanted to browse files.

What is the difference between windows xp home edition and the new windows vista? will the vista be compatible with windows xp home edition? my pc is a fujitsu siemens and over 3 years old. my current pc has 160gb memory and was top of the range when bought.

Can a Windows XP computer read data generated by a Windows Vista computer and vise versa? I have a Windows XP computer and I'm planning to buy a Windows Vista laptop. I'm afraid the two might have incompatibility issues when transferring files and documents between the two.

How do I access a different Windows XP in the same partition? my windows xp was a complete disaster (an unfixable login loop, blazefind solution did not work), so i decided to reinstall it, but i didnt want all my stuff to vanish, some of it is valuable! so what i did is install XP in a different folder (i named it WINDOWS2). When i try to access a folder that was in the other windows xp, it says 'access denied'. is there a way around this? is there a way to still save all my stuff? oh yah, when i try to log into the old broken windows xp, now it just trys to reinstall it! so now i have a working XP and one that wants to be installed... i know my stuff still exists somewhere on my hard drive because when i look at my C drive, there is still a whole lot of stuff taking up the space. what do you guys recomend? am i pretty much screwed?

What is the best way to restore a Windows XP backup on a different computer? Our computer was fried in an electrical storm. Fortunately I have a backup of our files and settings on an external hard drive (this was made using Windows XP Professional). All I really care about is restoring our files to a different computer. My choices are: using my husband's work computer, which also runs Windows XP Pro or use our soon-coming new computer which will have Windows Vista Home Premium. Is it possible to open the .bkp file in our external hard drive using my husband's computer and restoring just the files (I don't want to overwrite his work stuff)? Or will everything be restored? Is it possible to do this on our new computer with Vista, even though the backup was made using XP? Help! To clarify: When I made the backup, I used XP's backup utility and selected "Files and settings."

What is the difference between windows xp pro sp2 and OEM windows xp pro sp2? What is the difference between windows xp pro sp2 and OEM windows xp pro sp2? Also windows xp home and windows xp home OEM. Which one is better.

How do you change programs in windows xp start menu? How do you change programs in windows xp start menu?

How to make it so that windows XP instead of grouping different files shows them induvidually? I'm running windows XP and it's always grouping programs eg "3 Microsoft Office files." and all in the same taskbar thingo and i have to click on it and chose which one I want. I'd much rather have them all along the bottom of the screen in separate boxes. Help?

How do I change from windows vista to windows xp? I recently purchased a computer from dell with windows vista installed. Well it completely sucks and I hate it. I bought a windows XP disk, so what do I have to do to install it? Or can I?

What happens if you install two different versions of Windows XP next to a Vista installation? I have Windows Vista preloaded on my computer, then I set up a dual boot between Vista and Windows XP Professional. Now I have Windows XP Gamer Edition and I want to install that too, but I read somewhere that it is "unadvised." If I install it then add it to my EasyBCD Vista Bootloader will something bad happen? If so then what, and what can I do to avoid it? Thanks in advance.

Whats the difference between Windows Vista and Windows XP? Which do you prefer? I have XP and I have always loved it. I plan to buy another computer and they recommend Vista. Is it better? Is XP going to be replaced eventually with Vista, like XP replaced Windows 95?

How can you install windows xp update on ubuntu? I just bought Windows XP, then i found out it was just the update! Can I download XP, then use the key that comes with my XP update if i can where can i get it?

What is the difference between Windows XP and Windows Vista? Does Microsoft Word work on the Windows Vista? Are they compatable with each other? Which one would you prefer to use, Win XP or Vista?

How to get Windows XP to warn before shutting down with network users still connected? Windows 98 had a nice warning message like this: Sharing The following users connected to your computer have files open: \\user1 Continuing will close the files and may cause these users to lose data. Do you want to continue? I want the same thing in Windows XP home but cant find it.

How come I cant install windows xp but can install windows vista on my ibm laptop? I had windows xp on my ibm thinkpad. Then I reformatted it and tried to install windows xp on it. When I inserted a windows xp cd into the ibm and then setup started..Then I got an error saying no harddrive was found...But when I tried windows vista install it found the harddrive?

How do I remove Windows XP from my toshiba portege 2000 and restart with Linux? I need a little step by step. The Windows XP crashes upon start. I have made a Ubuntu boot disc. What steps do I need to take to erase the Windows and boot with ubuntu. It won't boot on its own. I even set the bios to start from the CD rom (iomega zip 650). OR is there any way to repair XP without paying Microsoft a ton of money. Personally, I just want to escape to DOS, delete windows altogether and boot from the CD if I can. But I can't get past the 'dead' Windows XP. Thank you.

How do I connect a Windows XP machine to a Windows 98 Machine? I'm currently using an ethernet cable to connect the two computers together. I'm wondering what I have to run on each PC to make them recognize each other, be able to share files, and most importantly, have the 98 machine be able to connect to the internet. My setup is as follows: My main PC, the Windows XP one, connects to the internet via a router. I want the 98 PC to be able to connect to the XP machine and also get internet. Can anyone help me? My internet connection is Verizon DSL. I am 100% sure this will work because I've done it with friends, I just can't remember how.

Does Windows XP let you put in a password to protect just one particular program or file? How do you do that? I know you can put a password on Windows XP as a whole, but I'm just interested in protecting one particular folder or file or program. Any way to do that without using an outside protection program?

How do i restore Windows XP to original configuration? I have a laptop with Windows XP that I'd like to take back to its original, out-of-the-box configuratoin. Unfortunately, I no longer have the system discs that came with the computer. Is there a way to completely reformat and reinstall that doesnt require that I have the system disc?

How do I set up a network between a Windows XP desktop & a Windows Vista Basic notebook? I can access the internet through both computers but I can't access one computer from the other. They don't show up on the other computer. The desktop running XP is wired through a wireless router. The notebook running Vista Basic uses a wireless connection. The help I've read seems to apply only if both computers are using the same edition of Windows. I might be missing the obvious step here so could someone please point it out for me? BTW, the notebook picked up the router and set up a network for internet access immediately. The desktop had to be reset before it picked everything up. The router is a dlink. ISP is road runner with time warner if that makes a difference. Thanks a lot for any assistance.

How do I install linux and get rid of windows xp? I just got a computer from a friend that had a corrupted version of windows xp. I tried uninstalling it through the command prompts but it says it wont work. I tried installing linux but after the boot screen it comes up with all these error messages. Im not planning on partitioning my hard drives. Does anyone know if you have to uninstall windows to make linux work right?

How do I install Windows XP on a crashed laptop using the startup disc? Everytime I start up my laptop, it goes stright to a message with a bright blue background and white words. It says something to the effect of "Your computer has come across an error and needs to be restarted." All I want to do is get the Windows XP startup disc to reboot everything. It doesn't bother me if I lose all of the information on my computer. Thanks.

Do I need to install windows xp before i try to configure maxtor hard drive? I have been using the Maxtor manual, but nothing on my BIOS screen matches what the manual says to look for. When I exit BIOS it asks if I want to run from floppy or cd/ dvd? By then though, my keyboard won't work. I tried to run their set up disk Maxblast but no go. I then entered my windows xp disk and it started set up. But then it had to stop, because i didn't read the packaging and it was a windows upgrade and needs the full version of windows xp to setup. Now I can't find any stores with windows xp they all have vista. Did I ruin my new hard drive? Or if I get a full version will Windows finish installing and then I can configure. I am new at this but installing the hard drive was fairly simple, especially since i was replacing the old one. Thanks for your help.

How do I format my hard disk and re-install windows xp on my computer? I have an HP a1600n computer that has Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition installed on it...I have already backed-up all of my files that i wanted to keep to an external hard drive. The problem is, is that my computer did not come with any kind of CD that will allow me to re-install windows xp on it. It does have a recovery console though...How can i re-install windows xp on it? Why doesn't these computers come with a recovery disk? Thanks!

How do I download programs like windows xp from my computer to disk? I just got a lap top and I want to put windows xp on it from my computer. It only has windows 95 & I cant get my wireless-G to work with it along with other games and things. Please Help?

What is the best way to remove windows vista and install xp? I just bought a new laptop with vista pre installed and I want to remove it and put windows xp on, because vista is not compatible with my printer. If i do this will I loose the information already on my computer?

Is it possible to have 2 versions of windows xp on my computer? How do I get rid of one to free disk space? I had to re-install windows xp on my computer. I had plenty of disk space before now I have like 20MB. Is it possible that I have 2 versions of windows xp on my computer. If so, how do I get rid of the one that I don't need so I can have my disk space restored?

How do i upgrade to windows xp professional from windows xp home edition for free? i am now currently running windows xp home edition and i want a domain network in my home and i was wondering how i would be able to upgrade to windows xp professional for free?

Windows XP only allows me to use WEP. How can I force it to ask for WPA as an option? My computer died and I needed to do a complete re-install of the system. As a result I lost the drivers and more - including those dealing with the WLAN. I am trying to get the computer to reconnect wirelessly, but when I look for the wireless possibilities, I am only offered the possibility of connection with WEP. How can I get the machine to connect using WPA? I am using Windows XP Professional.

Can windows 200 be successfuly put into a home network with windows xp home edition? Can windows 200 be successfuly put into a home network with windows xp home edition? If so, are there any need to know tricks, or tips? Thanks.

How do I install windows xp back on my computer? I need to format my computer. I have the original windowsXP that came with my computer and my computer says I can't install it because it is the older version. What do I need to do to use my windows xp cd?

How can i find out the windows xp admin password? Iv lost the sstem disks for windows xp home. I have a guest account and the administrator account, but iv misplaced my admin password. How can i get this back from the guest account?

How can I get windows xp to display chinese without changing the language for non-unicode programs? How can I get windows xp to display chinese without changing the language for non-unicode programs? I have already installed the files for East Asian Languages, but Chinese Text in programs still won't show. Like in my Internet Explorer, chinese text in webpages show, but chinese text in the favourites menu don't show, but instead come out in funny characters!

What file do I need to allow windows xp to let me install with the upgrade cd? I need to reinstall my Windows xp from my xp upgrade disk and I cannot locate my old Win 98 or Win 95 cd's. Is there a certain file that I need that when XP says I need to show a previous version of windows, do I need the entire CD or just a file off that cd? Thanks for any help.

How do i partition a drive in windows XP? Ok people - time to put your brains to work :P I am smart when it comes to computers, just not in this area. I already have windows XP SP2 installed on my hard-drive. I want to be able to dual boot, as i am involved in the Vista beta. I have looked into many different programs, and just do not have the money to spend on one of them. I also tried running the XP setup disk again (After restarting), and i couldn't do it from there. So, do i have to uninstall windows XP and then make 2 partitions? Or, is there a way that i can actually do it without having to re-install everything again - and possibly do it with the computer on? I Should add i run on the NTFS file drive. I've looked into a program by Acronis, and PartitionMagic from Norton. The other thing i was told to do was this: Start>Control Panel>Performance & Maintenence>Administrative Tools>Computer Management>Disk Management Been there, tried to do what i could - can't do anything. It is a BASIC drive, NOT a DYNAMIC.

Will using the Repair feature on the Windows Xp Installation disk delete the files on my computer? Im unable to start windows (not even in safe mode) but have a Windows Xp Installation Disk. Will using the repair feature on the disk delete my computers documents and other files?

How do I install windows xp in an already running windows vista computer? When I'm running windows xp setup it says that there are no hard drives in my computer.

How do you get Windows XP home edition to reveal the complete path to a program? For example, have XP show the full route to the executable program for the Windows calculator. I don't want a truncated expression of the path. I need to be able to see the entire route. (I am trying to do some programming.) Thank you

Is there a way to change your laptop from Windows xp home to windows xp office? I want to change my laptop from windows xp home edition to windows xp office/ professional. How can i do that? Thanks!

How can I select Windows XP to select Ethernet if present instead of wireless? When Windows XP boots up, even if it is connected to Ethernet it still brings up the wireless network. How can I set it up so it looks for Ethernet first and connects to it if its present, and then looks for wireless if it isn't plugged into an ethernet connection? Thanks!

How to change the user account picture on Windows XP? Ok, so when you go to log into a user account on Windows XP, you come to a screen with a blue background, and a list of all the accounts. I was wondering hwo to change that blue background.. My sister bought a Windows XP computer second hand, and the background picture was a picture of a dragon. I want to know how I can change the picture, because the blue is bland.

How do I add a Windows Vista skin to my computer without uninstalling Windows XP? I want to keep Windows XP and all its functions. I just need a free, SAFE Windows Vista skin.

How do you block certain ports in windows XP without additional software? I was wondering how you would block a specific port in windows XP without the need of downloading anything. I don't want to block a program or anything but a specific port. Just the port, not IP or anything else.

How do i setup wireless internet on my laptop with windows xp ? I got a dell with windows vista but now i installed xp . So How do i setup wireless internet on my laptop with windows xp ? i have a build in card and i dont know where to see the wireless signal (im standing next to my wireless router)

How do you fix a dell B130 that only shows windows xp and does not start? Every time i turn on my laptop it shows windows xp and dosent start. P.S My laptop does not start.

How do I get Windows XP on a computer that has Vista? Me and my brother want laptops and Windows Vista is compatible with pretty much no programs. How do I get XP on the computer? I don't know that much about computers so please be detailed. Thanks. i have the xp installation disk. how do you format your drive?

How to reinstall Windows XP from recovery disc in a Sony Vaio Laptop? The Sony Vaio recovery disc contains all Sony software + Windows XP installation files. Sony Web pages never show any support for this problem. Is there any way to reinstall a corrupt Windows XP, without installing the rest of other softwares?

Is it easy to Install windows XP on a newly bought hard disk? My old hard disk with Windows XP on it crapped out, and I do not want to reinstall and fix it myself. I am planning to buy a new hard disk and install windows XP from the same CD that I used to install XP on my old Hard disk. Will there be any Problems?

if i install windows xp sp2 on my laptop that has windows vista will it work ok? OK i have a laptop running windows vista and it runs so slow. i can't do anything with it. i was wondering i have a windows xp sp2 (9 in 1) disc and i want to install it onto my laptop will this work or do i need some other disc.

How can I password protect folders on a windows xp home network so other computers need to know the password? All four machines have windows xp home, one machine 'server' has data that must only be available with a password. When I share a folder in xp home, I don't get the option to password protect it. What software can I use if I can't use xp's own built in fuctions?? Many thanks

How do I get files from a hard disk with windows xp already on it? I am installing windows xp on a new hard disk, and want to get files from my old hard disk with the same windows xp on it. The old hard disk had problems booting windows xp. How can I put both hard disks in my computer and copy the files i want from my old hard disk to the new one without doing anything to mess things up?

How do you restart windows xp in Dos mode? I need to restart my computer in dos mode and i'm running windows xp and cannot find any information on how to restart it in dos mode. I do not need a dos prompt, i need it to close windows and run only dos. I'm trying to format my hard drive. The first person to give me a working method gets the best answer! Please answer ASAP because this is for a class project we are working on right this minute. Oh, forgot to mention that pressing F8 doesn't seem to help us at all, we can only enter windows safe mode from there. Nvm we figured it out

How do you increase sound quality on Windows Media Player/Center for Windows XP? The sound quality of the Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player is really crappy on my Windows XP,and I can`t seem to increase the sound quality of my songs. Is there a way to increase the quality,and if there is,please let me know. Thanks!

How do I make windows in Windows Vista in the taskbar like Windows XP? I just bought a new HP laptop and it has Windows Vista. When I have multiple windows of one program running they stack up on each other in the lower right portion of the taskbar. Is there a way to make it like XP was, where windows start in the left side of the taskbar and are separate, moving across the taskbar to the right?

How to remove windows vista and install windows 2003 server or windows xp? I have a new dell xps 410 desktop on vista home edition. I want to remove that and install either windows 2003 server or windows xp. I tried to do it but it does not allow me to remove the vista from the system. Has anyone come across such situation or have solutions for this issue?

How do I make sure that the task windows appear on my taskbar for Windows XP? I use Windows XP as my operating system. Now sometimes randomly when I start my computer the task windows(such as the internet explorer that is opened or my documents or windows explorer) won't show up in my taskbar. When I minimize the windows they just disappear. I have to click alt+tab to flip through windows. Could you tell me how can I fix that?

How can I speed up displaying files in a folder with Windows XP? When I had Windows 98 and opened a folder, the files in it displayed instantly. I noticed that they load much more slowly with Windows XP even when I disabled the Indexing command. Some folders I have contain thousands of files (average size of around 60 KB) and the more files in a folder, the longer it takes them to appear on the screen. Any more suggestions on how I can speed up the files displaying? Thanks.

How to fix my problem with uninstalling windows xp operating system? I am trying to wipe my computer and reinstall windows xp. It says I already have a newer version installed.

Is it possible to install windows xp using a normal windows xp cd on an acer machine which uses acer discs? Basically we bought vista the other day and want to install it on the acer machine but ever since we bought this acer pc we've only been able to use acer recover discs 1 & 2 to install windows. It won't accept a normal windows xp cd. There must be a way round this. Help is appreciated. Want to do a fresh install. I hear that these acer machines were built to only boot from their own xp cd's (recovery cds 1 and 2) there must be a way round it though.

How do I configure a windows xp pro VPN to not need a certificate? I have a VPN configured using Windows XP VPN capabilities on a Windows XP Pro box but I see an error in the Windows Event log that I don't have a certificate and that one is needed for L2TP. I'd prefer to set up a VPN without it if that is possible.