right, i have an unregistered version of Windows Vista on my laptop and i want to change my OS back to XP, trouble is, on boot up options it only lists Windows Vista.
Any Tips?How can i revert to Windows XP?
When you installed Vista it looks like you also replaced your XP installation.
You have to insert you XP CD and boot from it in order to reinstall XP.
Once you do an upgrade the only way back is to reinstall the O/S, and any other software you use.
Probably not what you want to hear but it is the answer.
Monday, June 6, 2011
How to install windows mobile in my lv918?
i brought an lv918 from ebay.it has some rubish software instaled in it.i want to change its os to windows mobile pls tell me how to do it soon.How to install windows mobile in my lv918?
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no idea
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Do i need to uninstall my OS when changing my video graphics card?
my current one is a radeon hd 4850 im upgrading to a radeon hd 4870 x2 card.
i have vista 64 bit.
if i do need to uninstall it how do i reinstall it? because when i first setup the computer, it just automatically installed windows vista. no disk or anything.
also tell me anything else i should know.[anything/everything i should know[literally]]Do i need to uninstall my OS when changing my video graphics card?
Use Add/Remove Program to uninstall old ATI display driver and Catalyst Control Center
Reboot
Cancel found new hardware wizard
Shutdown
Replace video card.
Restart
Cancel found new hardware wizard.
Install latest ATI driver and Catalyst Control Center
ATI Catalyst鈩?9.4 Display Driver for Windows Vista (64 bit)
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_cataly
The WDM driver is a series of drivers used to enable the capture and TV tuner features on VIVO boards, and the All-In-Wonder鈩?series of cards produced by Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
WDM driver is used if you can plug a home video camera into the card. You may or may not need it. Check if your card has VIVO.Do i need to uninstall my OS when changing my video graphics card?
No. You can absolutely keep your operating system installed. Just swap out the old card for the new, boot into Windows, install the driver and you're done.
Follow the instructions that come with the card! Do they tell you to un-install the operating system? Noooooooooo!
Johnny M. Lol.
if you have still not bought the video card, tell us your specs and monitor size, maybe you save a few bucks and we can tell you what card you should buy. The 4890 from asus seems sweet. Cheaper as well. of course it less powerful, but still an upgrade from 4850.
NOooooooooooooooo,lol. Just make sure the power is off and unplug the power cord. Then take out the old one and push the new one firmly all the way in. Install the drivers(cd). It's also a good idea to go to the website of the mfg. of the video card in case the driver has updates. Hook up the monitor and turn it on-that's it.online business and trading finding duvet covers
i have vista 64 bit.
if i do need to uninstall it how do i reinstall it? because when i first setup the computer, it just automatically installed windows vista. no disk or anything.
also tell me anything else i should know.[anything/everything i should know[literally]]Do i need to uninstall my OS when changing my video graphics card?
Use Add/Remove Program to uninstall old ATI display driver and Catalyst Control Center
Reboot
Cancel found new hardware wizard
Shutdown
Replace video card.
Restart
Cancel found new hardware wizard.
Install latest ATI driver and Catalyst Control Center
ATI Catalyst鈩?9.4 Display Driver for Windows Vista (64 bit)
http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_cataly
The WDM driver is a series of drivers used to enable the capture and TV tuner features on VIVO boards, and the All-In-Wonder鈩?series of cards produced by Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
WDM driver is used if you can plug a home video camera into the card. You may or may not need it. Check if your card has VIVO.Do i need to uninstall my OS when changing my video graphics card?
No. You can absolutely keep your operating system installed. Just swap out the old card for the new, boot into Windows, install the driver and you're done.
Follow the instructions that come with the card! Do they tell you to un-install the operating system? Noooooooooo!
Johnny M. Lol.
if you have still not bought the video card, tell us your specs and monitor size, maybe you save a few bucks and we can tell you what card you should buy. The 4890 from asus seems sweet. Cheaper as well. of course it less powerful, but still an upgrade from 4850.
NOooooooooooooooo,lol. Just make sure the power is off and unplug the power cord. Then take out the old one and push the new one firmly all the way in. Install the drivers(cd). It's also a good idea to go to the website of the mfg. of the video card in case the driver has updates. Hook up the monitor and turn it on-that's it.
How to speed up my wireless connection?
hi my problem is that ive just change my os, i used to have windows vista but now i use xp, but i noticed that my wireless connection has slowed, it may be because of the driver? i dowloaded the driver for my pc (hp pavilon dv2000 amd64x2) , what can idoHow to speed up my wireless connection?
If the latest driver isn't working then it may be XP itself. Vista has vastly improved networking capabilities.How to speed up my wireless connection?
Cmon Vista is a problem itself .......stick with XP and you will have no isses.
Put vista back there is really not that much wrong with it.
see link
If the latest driver isn't working then it may be XP itself. Vista has vastly improved networking capabilities.How to speed up my wireless connection?
Cmon Vista is a problem itself .......stick with XP and you will have no isses.
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Put vista back there is really not that much wrong with it.
see link
I have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
what r extra features i can add in linuxI have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux
Option One (Full installation)
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=
The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de
Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu
Ubuntu 10.04 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid
Linux Mint 9 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=
Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 9 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive
Option Three (LiveCD)
Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/
Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourc
LUg.I have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
Linux is good if u need pc for specfic perpose
like browsing internet,open office and play media
but id u wanna play games u hav to hav windows
U can keep both linux and xp together on one computer by using 2 hard disk partations like C: and D: drive
while installing linux it will ask you in which drive to install, u may need to format tht drive at the time of install
you just go google and type xp to linux you get lot of points there
You just install Linux by formatting your XP window or you can also both windows in your computer for that you need more partitions in your hard disk.It format that partition at first time .
Its a secure window and also virus free as compare to XP windows and fast.
Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux
Option One (Full installation)
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 8 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 9.10 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 8 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=
The Perfect Desktop - Linux Mint 8 (Helena) Installation
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-de
Linux Mint 8 Helena User Guide
http://www.scribd.com/doc/23787138/Linux
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 8 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 8 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu
Ubuntu 10.04 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/getubuntu/download
Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid
Linux Mint 9 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=
Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 9 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive
Option Three (LiveCD)
Here the possibilities are endless as you can try out as many different Linux distros. until you find the one thats right for you DISTROWATCH.COM gives full listings (second lists the major distributions)
http://distrowatch.com/
Major Linux Distributions
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resourc
LUg.I have windows xp OS ...i want to change to linux os..how to change?
Linux is good if u need pc for specfic perpose
like browsing internet,open office and play media
but id u wanna play games u hav to hav windows
U can keep both linux and xp together on one computer by using 2 hard disk partations like C: and D: drive
while installing linux it will ask you in which drive to install, u may need to format tht drive at the time of install
you just go google and type xp to linux you get lot of points there
You just install Linux by formatting your XP window or you can also both windows in your computer for that you need more partitions in your hard disk.It format that partition at first time .
Its a secure window and also virus free as compare to XP windows and fast.
How can you dowanload mac os x on a laptop?
i dont have enough money to buy a mac, and i just bought my laptop. i really need to change it the os x, please help me!
by the way, those websites i didnt understand so can u guys put in a easier way?How can you dowanload mac os x on a laptop?
You don't. OS X is only available for Intel Macs as a boxed copy purchased from stores.
OS X can only be installed on Mac hardware - doing anything else breaks the EULA with Apple.
OS X won't install in PCs because Windows uses different firmware. As to getting a Mac - try Apple refurbished or MacMall who often do cheaper Macs.How can you dowanload mac os x on a laptop?
It is possible but it is illegal to put mac osx on a Windows laptop UNLESS you own a copy of OSX. you will need a copy of osx that is patch for intel or amd processors. And you are still going to have problems with audio and video. If your laptop has WiFi it isn't going to work either unless you are able to find a driver.
There are copys of osx on the web such as Kalyway leopard which is patch for Intel. And Zephiroth for AMD once downloaded it will be in one big file, you will need a blank DVD to burn the image.
Once that is done load the disk into the computer, restart then boot from the disk and they may also include video and audio drivers.
Steps to install is at this site http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=85573
for AMD but unless you have intel just follow the steps with a copy patched for intel.
It may lead to other problems after installation such as unable to boot or not even being able access osx. but it would just be easyer to buy a mac because you may ruin your laptop by doing this.
If you read Daniel S [what does the S stand for?] carefully, you will find that the process is for Village Idiots and will never be a Mac. If you want a Mac, Buy A Mac.
by the way, those websites i didnt understand so can u guys put in a easier way?How can you dowanload mac os x on a laptop?
You don't. OS X is only available for Intel Macs as a boxed copy purchased from stores.
OS X can only be installed on Mac hardware - doing anything else breaks the EULA with Apple.
OS X won't install in PCs because Windows uses different firmware. As to getting a Mac - try Apple refurbished or MacMall who often do cheaper Macs.How can you dowanload mac os x on a laptop?
It is possible but it is illegal to put mac osx on a Windows laptop UNLESS you own a copy of OSX. you will need a copy of osx that is patch for intel or amd processors. And you are still going to have problems with audio and video. If your laptop has WiFi it isn't going to work either unless you are able to find a driver.
There are copys of osx on the web such as Kalyway leopard which is patch for Intel. And Zephiroth for AMD once downloaded it will be in one big file, you will need a blank DVD to burn the image.
Once that is done load the disk into the computer, restart then boot from the disk and they may also include video and audio drivers.
Steps to install is at this site http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=85573
for AMD but unless you have intel just follow the steps with a copy patched for intel.
It may lead to other problems after installation such as unable to boot or not even being able access osx. but it would just be easyer to buy a mac because you may ruin your laptop by doing this.
If you read Daniel S [what does the S stand for?] carefully, you will find that the process is for Village Idiots and will never be a Mac. If you want a Mac, Buy A Mac.
Can I upgrade a laptop to Windows Vista?
I'm sick tired of XP. I wanna change its OS. Can I and how? Thanks.Can I upgrade a laptop to Windows Vista?
hi there
google vista upgrade advisor and that will scan your system to see if your hardware and software can be upgraded to vista
regardsCan I upgrade a laptop to Windows Vista?
Check first if your hardware capable of Windows Vista OS. Then buy Windows Vista CD.
If your Laptop has P4 1GB RAM and 40 gb Hard Drive then you can Install Windows Vista.
There really isn't that much of a difference.It looks different, that's about it. It's not worth the $200. I'm saying that and I'm using Vista now. The only reason I upgraded was I got a new computer. If you are just sick of the XP look you can theme it with windowblinds and make it look like just about anything, including Vista. http://www.stardock.com/products/windowb
first buy an genuine windows vista cd
now ud have 2 options
u can have 2 operating systems installed (multiboot)
just reformat ur hdd and create 2 partitions and install xp on one partition
and vista on the other
and if u really wanna just have vista
then i suggest u backup all ur personal files to an external hdd storage
or dvd(if yu wanna keep some files )
then reformat ur hdd
then install vista
but before upgrading to vista
i suggest you research on your current hardware
to see if vista will run stable and fast on it
hi there
google vista upgrade advisor and that will scan your system to see if your hardware and software can be upgraded to vista
regardsCan I upgrade a laptop to Windows Vista?
Check first if your hardware capable of Windows Vista OS. Then buy Windows Vista CD.
If your Laptop has P4 1GB RAM and 40 gb Hard Drive then you can Install Windows Vista.
There really isn't that much of a difference.It looks different, that's about it. It's not worth the $200. I'm saying that and I'm using Vista now. The only reason I upgraded was I got a new computer. If you are just sick of the XP look you can theme it with windowblinds and make it look like just about anything, including Vista. http://www.stardock.com/products/windowb
first buy an genuine windows vista cd
now ud have 2 options
u can have 2 operating systems installed (multiboot)
just reformat ur hdd and create 2 partitions and install xp on one partition
and vista on the other
and if u really wanna just have vista
then i suggest u backup all ur personal files to an external hdd storage
or dvd(if yu wanna keep some files )
then reformat ur hdd
then install vista
but before upgrading to vista
i suggest you research on your current hardware
to see if vista will run stable and fast on it
Change a Mac OS X 10.5 password?
I need help getting into an account on the schools network, I have already figured out how to enable and log into the root account so I can access the terminal, I have also learned how to change my password through the terminal providing that I know the previous one. I'm curious if there is a way to dump the hash of a password or something of this sort and decrypt it using something like cain and able.Change a Mac OS X 10.5 password?
I happen to be installing a security update on my Mac in the background so this question really caught my eye. If you could break into a user account on a Mac via network, it would make headlines all over the Internet and Apple would be scrambling to plug that security hole. I hope you find the way to do it but only if the violated person notices what you have done before they lose any valuable info such as financial account passwords or social security number and then goes screaming to the police or Apple or both. That will spur Apple to plug the security hole and I will feel safer.black circles under my eyes myspace live
I happen to be installing a security update on my Mac in the background so this question really caught my eye. If you could break into a user account on a Mac via network, it would make headlines all over the Internet and Apple would be scrambling to plug that security hole. I hope you find the way to do it but only if the violated person notices what you have done before they lose any valuable info such as financial account passwords or social security number and then goes screaming to the police or Apple or both. That will spur Apple to plug the security hole and I will feel safer.
How can i make a clean install of windows 7?
i'm planning to change my OS to windows 7.. i need a step by step process on how to do so in the C drive without affecting my other partition drives..How can i make a clean install of windows 7?
just back up existing documents and when your running the install, chose the partition that had the old OS (and the C: drive)How can i make a clean install of windows 7?
Back up any personal files you have on the C: drive, then start the Windows 7 installer, when it asks you where you want to install select the drive that was C:, delete it, then tell the installer to install in the empty space that is left from the partition.
just back up existing documents and when your running the install, chose the partition that had the old OS (and the C: drive)How can i make a clean install of windows 7?
Back up any personal files you have on the C: drive, then start the Windows 7 installer, when it asks you where you want to install select the drive that was C:, delete it, then tell the installer to install in the empty space that is left from the partition.
Switching from Vista to XP on a HP laptop ?
Hi, I have decided to change to OS to windows XP, mainly for gaming reasons, since my laptop is not strong enough to run Vista and some games properly. What do I need to download first ? Some drivers ? I haven't got any cds with my laptop so I don't know how the PC will work after the reinstalation. Please give me some tips.Switching from Vista to XP on a HP laptop ?
If you get the Service pack 2 installation for XP you will be fine for installing. After that you will prob need to find manufacturer drivers for all of your devices. I would look at HP's support website and find out what kind of net card you have in your laptop first so you can get the driver and install it after you get XP on it. That way youll have internet to get the rest of the dirvers that you need.
Video card will work without drivers, it will just default to a standard VGA adapter.
If you dont get the SP2 XP installation and your hard drive is SATA, then it might not detect it.
Other than those 2 quirks, you will be set to go.Switching from Vista to XP on a HP laptop ?
You need to backup any documents, songs, photos, videos, etc. before you install XP.
Installing XP will wipe everything off the drive.
All you need to do, after you backup all your stuff, is put the XP disc in the CD ROM drive and restart the computer.
XP will show a screen asking if you want to install or repair. Pick install and in about 3 hours you will have XP!
If you installed any 3rd party software, like games or photo editing software, you will have to reinstall them.
It's that simple.
Go to http://www.hp-forums.com to download drivers and discuss your machine for in depth answers through interaction with other users.
If you get the Service pack 2 installation for XP you will be fine for installing. After that you will prob need to find manufacturer drivers for all of your devices. I would look at HP's support website and find out what kind of net card you have in your laptop first so you can get the driver and install it after you get XP on it. That way youll have internet to get the rest of the dirvers that you need.
Video card will work without drivers, it will just default to a standard VGA adapter.
If you dont get the SP2 XP installation and your hard drive is SATA, then it might not detect it.
Other than those 2 quirks, you will be set to go.Switching from Vista to XP on a HP laptop ?
You need to backup any documents, songs, photos, videos, etc. before you install XP.
Installing XP will wipe everything off the drive.
All you need to do, after you backup all your stuff, is put the XP disc in the CD ROM drive and restart the computer.
XP will show a screen asking if you want to install or repair. Pick install and in about 3 hours you will have XP!
If you installed any 3rd party software, like games or photo editing software, you will have to reinstall them.
It's that simple.
Go to http://www.hp-forums.com to download drivers and discuss your machine for in depth answers through interaction with other users.
With Windows 7 OS How can I change from 64bit to 32 bit ?
I can't get alot of my programs to work with this new windows 7 os because it is 64 bit. Is there an easy way I can change to 32 bit ? Thank you.With Windows 7 OS How can I change from 64bit to 32 bit ?
By reinstalling as a custom installation you can select 32-bit as an option when setting system up. As for compatibility mode, go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windo
Cheers,
Tara
Windows Outreach TeamWith Windows 7 OS How can I change from 64bit to 32 bit ?
Get the 32 bit disk and you can install it as an upgrade and keep your files. Or run compatibility mode.
Fancy that, all of my 32 bit apps run fine.
Use compatibility mode.
By reinstalling as a custom installation you can select 32-bit as an option when setting system up. As for compatibility mode, go here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windo
Cheers,
Tara
Windows Outreach TeamWith Windows 7 OS How can I change from 64bit to 32 bit ?
Get the 32 bit disk and you can install it as an upgrade and keep your files. Or run compatibility mode.
Fancy that, all of my 32 bit apps run fine.
Use compatibility mode.
How can i change my 5300 os to symbian?
The same way how you change your Tata Nano into a BMW: you crash it first then you go and buy the one your want :)How can i change my 5300 os to symbian?
U can do that by admitting urself in a mental hospitalHow can i change my 5300 os to symbian?
cant
upgrade your phone
id recommend the n82 or the n79
hello?!!
U can do that by admitting urself in a mental hospitalHow can i change my 5300 os to symbian?
cant
upgrade your phone
id recommend the n82 or the n79
hello?!!
Can someone tell me how to change the starting OS (the one that is first highlighted) in GRUB?
I am dual booting Ubuntu and Vista and I changed the autostart boot in GRUB to the line Vista was on. I recently installed an Ubuntu update that added another memtest to the OS list in GRUB. However, I do not remember how to get to the file to change it back to Vista as the autostart. I don't want to change the order of the list just the one it starts on. Can someone tell me how to find the file and fix this?Can someone tell me how to change the starting OS (the one that is first highlighted) in GRUB?
1. Boot Ubuuntu.
2. Open a terminal.
3. cd /boot/grub
4. sudo gedit menu.lst
Enter your password when prompted. menu.lst is the menu file for Grub.Can someone tell me how to change the starting OS (the one that is first highlighted) in GRUB?
sudo gpedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
The menu.lst file is where you change what is in the boot menu.
Using a GUI text editor on an important system file like this is just WRONG. (This is with regards to the people above me telling you to use gpedit)
Open a terminal and type the following:
sudo su
nano -w /boot/grub/menu.lst
Scroll down to the bottom and rearrange the order of the blocks into the order you want them to be displayed. Make sure to grab the entire block, like this:
title Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.26-1-amd64
root (hd0,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-amd64 root=UUID=330dd97e-e29a-4d65-948c-147aa9?ro
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.26-1-amd64
Use ctrl+k to cut lines and ctrl+u to paste them. Ctrl + X to quit and save the file.advice on writing cat
1. Boot Ubuuntu.
2. Open a terminal.
3. cd /boot/grub
4. sudo gedit menu.lst
Enter your password when prompted. menu.lst is the menu file for Grub.Can someone tell me how to change the starting OS (the one that is first highlighted) in GRUB?
sudo gpedit /boot/grub/menu.lst
The menu.lst file is where you change what is in the boot menu.
Using a GUI text editor on an important system file like this is just WRONG. (This is with regards to the people above me telling you to use gpedit)
Open a terminal and type the following:
sudo su
nano -w /boot/grub/menu.lst
Scroll down to the bottom and rearrange the order of the blocks into the order you want them to be displayed. Make sure to grab the entire block, like this:
title Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.26-1-amd64
root (hd0,0)
kernel /boot/vmlinuz-2.6.26-1-amd64 root=UUID=330dd97e-e29a-4d65-948c-147aa9?ro
initrd /boot/initrd.img-2.6.26-1-amd64
Use ctrl+k to cut lines and ctrl+u to paste them. Ctrl + X to quit and save the file.
How Do I Update My iPAQ h5450 To Windows Mobile 6 or 7?
My OS for my IPAQ h5450 is Windows Mobile 2003. I would like to change the OS to WINDOWS MOBILE 6 or 7How Do I Update My iPAQ h5450 To Windows Mobile 6 or 7?
Unfortunately, you cannot.
The hardware required to run Windows Mobile 5/6 has higher requirements than Pocket PCs designed to run Windows Mobile 2003.
On top of this, without a cooked ROM package specifically designed for your PPC, you would be left without driver support, leaving your touchscreen, microphone, wifi radio, etc. useless.
*Note: Windows Mobile 7 is not set to release until 2010, and will certainly not be compatible with your iPAQ.
Sorry for the bad news.
Hope this helped...
Unfortunately, you cannot.
The hardware required to run Windows Mobile 5/6 has higher requirements than Pocket PCs designed to run Windows Mobile 2003.
On top of this, without a cooked ROM package specifically designed for your PPC, you would be left without driver support, leaving your touchscreen, microphone, wifi radio, etc. useless.
*Note: Windows Mobile 7 is not set to release until 2010, and will certainly not be compatible with your iPAQ.
Sorry for the bad news.
Hope this helped...
How can I change my default OS?
I recently made two partitions on my hard-drive to install Ubuntu and XP. My main OS is(was) Vista. I had Vista installed on C:, Ubuntu installed on D: and just installed XP on E:. Now whenever my computer boots it loads the only OS available on E:, which, as I've explained, is XP. I can't delete or format the partition while it's active, so I can't go back to Vista and I can't access my applications on C:(Which is obviously my main partition and has most of the hard-drive space).
How can I fix this?
Also, I've tried going into My Computer properties to change it. It's not in the list and I don't think I can system restore, but here's the startup file if that helps:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WI?Windows XP Professional'; /noexecute=optin /fastdetectHow can I change my default OS?
I remember a program called boot loader - it might help you with Vista and XP... Google it and read all docs before using...
Hope this helpsHow can I change my default OS?
You have to do it in the BIOS. When you start up your computer press F2, F8 or F12 and it should let you into the BIOS. navigate around a little and maybe you'll find it
when your computer boots up push F12 over and over till a boot screen comes up it should ask the question ';boot from?'; and then a list of drives will come up
when you boot up try pressing F12 (or whatever it is that brings up the BIOS) and change the order in harddrive priority.
How can I fix this?
Also, I've tried going into My Computer properties to change it. It's not in the list and I don't think I can system restore, but here's the startup file if that helps:
[boot loader]
timeout=30
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti?br>
[operating systems]
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(3)\WI?Windows XP Professional'; /noexecute=optin /fastdetectHow can I change my default OS?
I remember a program called boot loader - it might help you with Vista and XP... Google it and read all docs before using...
Hope this helpsHow can I change my default OS?
You have to do it in the BIOS. When you start up your computer press F2, F8 or F12 and it should let you into the BIOS. navigate around a little and maybe you'll find it
when your computer boots up push F12 over and over till a boot screen comes up it should ask the question ';boot from?'; and then a list of drives will come up
when you boot up try pressing F12 (or whatever it is that brings up the BIOS) and change the order in harddrive priority.
How do I change the operating system on my Red Fox Wizbook N1020i from Ubuntu to Windows?
I recently received a Red Fox Wizbook N1020i for Christmas, and when I started it up, turns out the operating system is Ubuntu, not Windows like I was expecting. I've been trying for hours now how to figure out how to work Ubuntu, but I'm getting tired of trying to find the applications I supposedly downloaded, and looking for ways to change the password for the keyring.
Now I've decided that, just to make my life easier (seeing as it doesn't look like I'll be getting the hang of Ubuntu any time soon), to just change the OS to Windows 7.
Since the Wizbook is a netbook, it doesn't have an optical drive. My brother said I could save Windows 7 onto a USB flashdisk using a different laptop and then use that to install Windows onto my netbook.
Could anyone give me the steps to doing this procedure? Thanks!
P.S. Please don't answer telling me that I just need to use my head with Ubuntu and that Windows will just make me lazy or brainless or something. I really want to use Windows. Thanks again :)How do I change the operating system on my Red Fox Wizbook N1020i from Ubuntu to Windows?
Purchase a copy of Windows 7
Find a computer with a disk drive
Insert the disk into the disk drive
Open the disk - do NOT run it
Copy thr files you see on the disk onto your flash drive (needs to be a 4GB flash drive)
Go back to your own computer
Insert the flash drive before turning on your computer
Turn on your computer
Windows 7 SetUp should start automatically
If the ';Press any key to boot from CD'; dialog comes up, you do it only once.
Your computer will restart 2-3 times during SetUp with the dialog appearing each time. You only ';press any key'; prior to SetUp starting - not subsequentlyHow do I change the operating system on my Red Fox Wizbook N1020i from Ubuntu to Windows?
Before you give up on Ubuntu consider reading these links as I think you will see its all really straightforward actually
Installing Software on Ubuntu
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/install
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmi
Oh and if you have a sense of humour here is a touch of sarcasm afterall it is Christmas :)
Software installation on Ubuntu is difficult ??
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/soft
LUg.
Now I've decided that, just to make my life easier (seeing as it doesn't look like I'll be getting the hang of Ubuntu any time soon), to just change the OS to Windows 7.
Since the Wizbook is a netbook, it doesn't have an optical drive. My brother said I could save Windows 7 onto a USB flashdisk using a different laptop and then use that to install Windows onto my netbook.
Could anyone give me the steps to doing this procedure? Thanks!
P.S. Please don't answer telling me that I just need to use my head with Ubuntu and that Windows will just make me lazy or brainless or something. I really want to use Windows. Thanks again :)How do I change the operating system on my Red Fox Wizbook N1020i from Ubuntu to Windows?
Purchase a copy of Windows 7
Find a computer with a disk drive
Insert the disk into the disk drive
Open the disk - do NOT run it
Copy thr files you see on the disk onto your flash drive (needs to be a 4GB flash drive)
Go back to your own computer
Insert the flash drive before turning on your computer
Turn on your computer
Windows 7 SetUp should start automatically
If the ';Press any key to boot from CD'; dialog comes up, you do it only once.
Your computer will restart 2-3 times during SetUp with the dialog appearing each time. You only ';press any key'; prior to SetUp starting - not subsequentlyHow do I change the operating system on my Red Fox Wizbook N1020i from Ubuntu to Windows?
Before you give up on Ubuntu consider reading these links as I think you will see its all really straightforward actually
Installing Software on Ubuntu
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/install
Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Karmi
Oh and if you have a sense of humour here is a touch of sarcasm afterall it is Christmas :)
Software installation on Ubuntu is difficult ??
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntucat/soft
LUg.
I have installed Ubuntu, but now wish to change back to XP... How?
I changed my OS to Ubuntu 2 days ago, (I did not know about a shared partition ;/ ) and now I wish to change back to XP, or at least have it on my laptop as an alternate OS. But I think that installing Ubuntu might have altered my hard drive somehow, as now XP will not install from a disk. Any help would be much appreciated, please shed some light on how I can get XP back, thanks!I have installed Ubuntu, but now wish to change back to XP... How?
XP should still be on your laptop. try shutting down your computer then when its turning on it should go black with i think 8 selections on it then choose xp. if it doesnt try pushing f12 (while its turning on) and look for the setting that will make the selection openI have installed Ubuntu, but now wish to change back to XP... How?
ubuntu is better so don't
Put the XP disk in the drive and restart the computer. If it tells you to press any key to boot from CD, press a key. Follow the instructions. You'll have to make a new partition (use the entire drive) and format it.
Once Windows is running, you can put the Ubuntu disk back in and install Ubuntu as a dual boot (so at startup you can choose which one - Windows or Ubuntu - you want).
Use the Ubuntu forums http://ubuntuforums.org/ as a resource.
Why not give Ubuntu a decent trial, say 7 days? It's different to Windoze, true, but after a short while, like me, you will grow to realise how much better it really is. No viruses, no malware, and it runs like greased lightning. All software is free, nothing to pay for. If you don't like Ubuntu, there are plenty of other Linux distros to try, Mint is especially good for newbies fresh from Windoze.
Have a look here, http://distrowatch.com/ for news and downloads to all the Linux distros.
Hmmm you probably need to format your whole hard drive , i reccomend you use gparted , just download it and then boot from it . ten format ur HDD and try again , if that dont work download hirens boot cd and use the hdd tools on their
XP should still be on your laptop. try shutting down your computer then when its turning on it should go black with i think 8 selections on it then choose xp. if it doesnt try pushing f12 (while its turning on) and look for the setting that will make the selection openI have installed Ubuntu, but now wish to change back to XP... How?
ubuntu is better so don't
Put the XP disk in the drive and restart the computer. If it tells you to press any key to boot from CD, press a key. Follow the instructions. You'll have to make a new partition (use the entire drive) and format it.
Once Windows is running, you can put the Ubuntu disk back in and install Ubuntu as a dual boot (so at startup you can choose which one - Windows or Ubuntu - you want).
Use the Ubuntu forums http://ubuntuforums.org/ as a resource.
Why not give Ubuntu a decent trial, say 7 days? It's different to Windoze, true, but after a short while, like me, you will grow to realise how much better it really is. No viruses, no malware, and it runs like greased lightning. All software is free, nothing to pay for. If you don't like Ubuntu, there are plenty of other Linux distros to try, Mint is especially good for newbies fresh from Windoze.
Have a look here, http://distrowatch.com/ for news and downloads to all the Linux distros.
Hmmm you probably need to format your whole hard drive , i reccomend you use gparted , just download it and then boot from it . ten format ur HDD and try again , if that dont work download hirens boot cd and use the hdd tools on their
Installing New OS on Netbook?
I just bout the Acer One Netbook from Office Depot but have found Best Buy to have one their Compaqs in stock with a larger HDD for only $30 more. The extra space never hurts, and I really dislike the awkward sized touch pad on the Acer, so I'd really like to find a different netbook than the Acer but the problem with the Compaq is that it comes with Windows 7 Starter.
That considered, I'll have to either install XP or 7 Home... How difficult will this be? I don't imagine it being too difficult or time consuming to get the files prepared and put onto a USB flash drive to install onto netbook after partitioning drive and all that but my main concern is other things such as drivers for components and the like.
Are there certain drivers and other pre-installed software that I'll need to reinstall after the change of OS and if so, how will I go about getting those needed drivers and other wares? Obviously I'm not concerned about the junk that will be preloaded on the book but it's the crucial things. (Last time I fully reinstalled XP on my main laptop due to a virus I was unprepared and it took forever to get all the drivers replaces). Any thoughts?Installing New OS on Netbook?
What you'll need:
USB_PREP8 http://www.2shared.com/file/2581432/a65c
PeToUSB http://www.2shared.com/file/2581436/a131
Bootsect.exe http://www.2shared.com/file/2585881/5ad9
Special Note: If you use the program Nlite be sure to keep the manual installation files as the USB_prep8 script relies on these files.
Extract the files in Bootsect.zip
The next step is to extract USB_prep8 and PeToUSB.
Next copy the PeToUSB executable into the USB_prep8 folder.
Inside of the USB_prep8 folder double click the executable named usb_prep8.cmd.
Press any key to continue
These settings are preconfigured for you all you need to do now is click start.
Once the format is complete DO NOT close the window just leave everything as it is and open a command prompt from your start menu (type cmd in the search bar or run box depending on your version of windows.).
Inside of the command windows go to the directory you have bootsect.exe saved.
(use the cd directoryname command to switch folders)
Now type ';bootsect.exe /nt52 R:'; NOTE R: is the drive letter for my USB stick if yours is different you need to change it accordingly. What this part does is write the correct boot sector to your USB stick, this allows your PC to boot from the USB stick without it nothing works.
Please note: When running the bootsect.exe command you cannot have any windows open displaying the content of your USB stick, if you have a window open bootsect.exe will be unable to lock the drive and write the bootsector correctly.
If all went well you should see ';Bootcode was successfully updated on all targeted volumes.';
Now you can close this command prompt (don't close the usbprep8 one by mistake) and the petousb window.
You window you see now should look like this:
If it doesn't try pressing enter.
Now you need to enter the correct information for numbers 1-3.
Press 1 and then enter. A folder browse window will open for you to browse to the location of you XP setup files (aka your cdrom drive with xp cd in)
Press 2 and enter a letter not currently assigned to a drive on your PC
Press 3 and enter the drive letter of your USB stick
Press 4 to start the process.
The script will ask you if its ok to format drive T:. This is just a temp drive the program creates to cache the windows installation files. Press Y then enter.
Once it's done formating press enter to continue again, you can now see the program copying files to the temp drive it created. Once this is done press enter to continue again.
Next you will see a box pop up asking you to copy the files to USB drive yes/no you want to click yes.
Once the script has completed copy files a popup window asking if you would like to USB drive to be preferred boot drive U: select YES on this window.
Now select yes to unmount the virtual drive.
Ok we are done the hard part, close the usbprep8 window.
Now make sure your PC is configured with USB as the primary boot device.
Insert your USB drive and boot up the PC.
On the startup menu you have two options, select option number 2 for text mode setup.
From this point on it is just like any other windows XP installation delete/recreate the primary partition on your PC and format it using NTFS. Make sure you delete ALL partitions and recreate a single partition or you will get the hal.dll error message.
Once the text mode portion of setup is complete it will boot into the GUI mode (you can press enter after the reboot if your too excited to wait the 30 seconds)
Once the GUI portion of setup is complete you will again have to boot into GUI mode this will complete the XP installation and you will end up at you XP desktop. It is very important that you DO NOT REMOVE THE USB STICK before this point. Once you can see your start menu it is safe to remove the usb stick and reboot your PC to make sure everything worked.
This method has advantages over all current no cdrom methods of installing XP to a PC. You do not have to copy setup files in DOS to the SSD and install from there. It gives you access to the recovery console by booting into text mode setup, and it gives you the ability to run repair installations of XP if you have problems later on.Installing New OS on Netbook?
Save your self the trouble and spend a little extra on a external Dvd drive
Look, downgrading is sometimes not a good thing. Depending on how NEW this laptops hardware is, you may be stuck trying to find drivers to work with it on winxp. Winxp is really outdated now and I do not recommend it. I would upgrade to home or vista mabey. Either way, upgrading and downgrading is very easy. Usually if you have cd just follow instructions and you should be on your way. Then download available drivers from acer. Another issue is activation for xp. If you have used an older cd and trying to put that on new acer microsoft will ask you key questions and if you answer wrong they will not activate windows. 30 days then its gone........ Dont downgrade.learn and study bible What color bed sheets would look best
That considered, I'll have to either install XP or 7 Home... How difficult will this be? I don't imagine it being too difficult or time consuming to get the files prepared and put onto a USB flash drive to install onto netbook after partitioning drive and all that but my main concern is other things such as drivers for components and the like.
Are there certain drivers and other pre-installed software that I'll need to reinstall after the change of OS and if so, how will I go about getting those needed drivers and other wares? Obviously I'm not concerned about the junk that will be preloaded on the book but it's the crucial things. (Last time I fully reinstalled XP on my main laptop due to a virus I was unprepared and it took forever to get all the drivers replaces). Any thoughts?Installing New OS on Netbook?
What you'll need:
USB_PREP8 http://www.2shared.com/file/2581432/a65c
PeToUSB http://www.2shared.com/file/2581436/a131
Bootsect.exe http://www.2shared.com/file/2585881/5ad9
Special Note: If you use the program Nlite be sure to keep the manual installation files as the USB_prep8 script relies on these files.
Extract the files in Bootsect.zip
The next step is to extract USB_prep8 and PeToUSB.
Next copy the PeToUSB executable into the USB_prep8 folder.
Inside of the USB_prep8 folder double click the executable named usb_prep8.cmd.
Press any key to continue
These settings are preconfigured for you all you need to do now is click start.
Once the format is complete DO NOT close the window just leave everything as it is and open a command prompt from your start menu (type cmd in the search bar or run box depending on your version of windows.).
Inside of the command windows go to the directory you have bootsect.exe saved.
(use the cd directoryname command to switch folders)
Now type ';bootsect.exe /nt52 R:'; NOTE R: is the drive letter for my USB stick if yours is different you need to change it accordingly. What this part does is write the correct boot sector to your USB stick, this allows your PC to boot from the USB stick without it nothing works.
Please note: When running the bootsect.exe command you cannot have any windows open displaying the content of your USB stick, if you have a window open bootsect.exe will be unable to lock the drive and write the bootsector correctly.
If all went well you should see ';Bootcode was successfully updated on all targeted volumes.';
Now you can close this command prompt (don't close the usbprep8 one by mistake) and the petousb window.
You window you see now should look like this:
If it doesn't try pressing enter.
Now you need to enter the correct information for numbers 1-3.
Press 1 and then enter. A folder browse window will open for you to browse to the location of you XP setup files (aka your cdrom drive with xp cd in)
Press 2 and enter a letter not currently assigned to a drive on your PC
Press 3 and enter the drive letter of your USB stick
Press 4 to start the process.
The script will ask you if its ok to format drive T:. This is just a temp drive the program creates to cache the windows installation files. Press Y then enter.
Once it's done formating press enter to continue again, you can now see the program copying files to the temp drive it created. Once this is done press enter to continue again.
Next you will see a box pop up asking you to copy the files to USB drive yes/no you want to click yes.
Once the script has completed copy files a popup window asking if you would like to USB drive to be preferred boot drive U: select YES on this window.
Now select yes to unmount the virtual drive.
Ok we are done the hard part, close the usbprep8 window.
Now make sure your PC is configured with USB as the primary boot device.
Insert your USB drive and boot up the PC.
On the startup menu you have two options, select option number 2 for text mode setup.
From this point on it is just like any other windows XP installation delete/recreate the primary partition on your PC and format it using NTFS. Make sure you delete ALL partitions and recreate a single partition or you will get the hal.dll error message.
Once the text mode portion of setup is complete it will boot into the GUI mode (you can press enter after the reboot if your too excited to wait the 30 seconds)
Once the GUI portion of setup is complete you will again have to boot into GUI mode this will complete the XP installation and you will end up at you XP desktop. It is very important that you DO NOT REMOVE THE USB STICK before this point. Once you can see your start menu it is safe to remove the usb stick and reboot your PC to make sure everything worked.
This method has advantages over all current no cdrom methods of installing XP to a PC. You do not have to copy setup files in DOS to the SSD and install from there. It gives you access to the recovery console by booting into text mode setup, and it gives you the ability to run repair installations of XP if you have problems later on.Installing New OS on Netbook?
Save your self the trouble and spend a little extra on a external Dvd drive
Look, downgrading is sometimes not a good thing. Depending on how NEW this laptops hardware is, you may be stuck trying to find drivers to work with it on winxp. Winxp is really outdated now and I do not recommend it. I would upgrade to home or vista mabey. Either way, upgrading and downgrading is very easy. Usually if you have cd just follow instructions and you should be on your way. Then download available drivers from acer. Another issue is activation for xp. If you have used an older cd and trying to put that on new acer microsoft will ask you key questions and if you answer wrong they will not activate windows. 30 days then its gone........ Dont downgrade.
How to change default boot OS in grub?
i have grub 1.97(beta4) installed and right now ubuntu 9.10 is the default option. i would like it to boot into windows XP by default and let me choose ubuntu if i want. i tried editing /etc/default/grub (and using update-grub) and there is no /boot/grub/menu.lst file because a few sites said it was there and i even tried creating one but it didnt work. thx for answers =)How to change default boot OS in grub?
Possibly the grub (beta) version isn't the whole package yet.
I would try a forum site, like Linux Mint forums they are the real deal and would be more likely to be able to answer your question.
Possibly the grub (beta) version isn't the whole package yet.
I would try a forum site, like Linux Mint forums they are the real deal and would be more likely to be able to answer your question.
How to change default boot OS in grub?
i have grub 1.97(beta4) installed and right now ubuntu 9.10 is the default option. i would like it to boot into windows XP by default and let me choose ubuntu if i want. i tried editing /etc/default/grub (and using update-grub) and there is no /boot/grub/menu.lst file because a few sites said it was there and i even tried creating one but it didnt work. thx for answers =)How to change default boot OS in grub?
enter msconfig into the commands %26gt; boot ini %26gt; select xp %26gt; default
enter msconfig into the commands %26gt; boot ini %26gt; select xp %26gt; default
Need OS Help Please?
I was trying to wipe the HD and change the OS to XP from 2000. I did a new install and now its got both OS how do i remove the 2000?Need OS Help Please?
Nuke the whole drive with DBAN (Darik's Nuke And Boot) and reinstall XP. To use DBAN, burn it to a disc, put the disc in the drive and reboot your machine. When the DBAN interface comes up on the screen, type ';autonuke';. This will automate the erasing process. Once this is done (it can take a couple of hours depending on the size of your HD), remove the disc from the drive, reboot the machine and insert the XP cd to reinstall it.Need OS Help Please?
Very interesting dilemma! If you formatted the HD prior to the install, it cannot possibly have 2 OS systems running? Try it again. Format the drive first, making sure nothing is on there before you install the new OS.
in the blue setup page it asked you to create a new partition and format the old one and you did not, so now you have two partitions. You can reinstall XP again and delete all partitions and get one Operating system and a clean HD.
Nuke the whole drive with DBAN (Darik's Nuke And Boot) and reinstall XP. To use DBAN, burn it to a disc, put the disc in the drive and reboot your machine. When the DBAN interface comes up on the screen, type ';autonuke';. This will automate the erasing process. Once this is done (it can take a couple of hours depending on the size of your HD), remove the disc from the drive, reboot the machine and insert the XP cd to reinstall it.Need OS Help Please?
Very interesting dilemma! If you formatted the HD prior to the install, it cannot possibly have 2 OS systems running? Try it again. Format the drive first, making sure nothing is on there before you install the new OS.
in the blue setup page it asked you to create a new partition and format the old one and you did not, so now you have two partitions. You can reinstall XP again and delete all partitions and get one Operating system and a clean HD.
How Do I stay Connected To the Internet After I Am Logged Off My User Account?
I Know I've read how to do this once, but i forgot. O.k. im connected to the internet, and I am downloading something, but as soon as i log off im disconnected. how would i change this? (os xp)How Do I stay Connected To the Internet After I Am Logged Off My User Account?
dont log off just switch users.....................
dont log off just switch users.....................
OS boot question/problem?
I have boot question regarding OS, how do I change which OS to boot first or remove an option.
also the timer to choose which OS to choose is too fastOS boot question/problem?
For windows Xp
-Right Click ';My Computer';
-Properties
-Click ';Advanced'; tab
-Under ';System and Recovery'; click ';settings';
-Click ';Edit';
a notepad will open up after that
now create a back up
-click ';file'; then ';save as';
-then save on a different location where you can easily find it later if needed.
now to edit the settings
To change the Boot Timer:
edit this (# = how many seconds to boot)
[boot loader]
timeout=#
To change which OS loads first:
edit this (# = either 1 or 2 depending on which partition will load first)
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti?br>
To delete an OS:
under [operating systems] you will see two lines somewhat like this
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI?Windows XP Professional'; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
one will have partition(1) and the other partition(2)
first test which partition is the one you need by doing finding it out which loads which (see my guide on which OS loads first)
when you find out which OS you'll be keeping, delete or erase the other line
when you boot your system again, the other option will be gone.OS boot question/problem?
Would be helpful to know what your system is and what OS's.
If Win XP:
Log into the install you wish to keep and edit your Boot.ini file.
As for the timer it is usually set to 30sec. by default. This is also changeable in the Boot.ini file when you edit it....
Remove the offending lines from your boot.ini (just get the right
ones), back it up first.
Then remove the extra OS's.
You can Format each partition..select the partition with the un needed OS and delete it.how to make out with your girlfriend web hosting talk
also the timer to choose which OS to choose is too fastOS boot question/problem?
For windows Xp
-Right Click ';My Computer';
-Properties
-Click ';Advanced'; tab
-Under ';System and Recovery'; click ';settings';
-Click ';Edit';
a notepad will open up after that
now create a back up
-click ';file'; then ';save as';
-then save on a different location where you can easily find it later if needed.
now to edit the settings
To change the Boot Timer:
edit this (# = how many seconds to boot)
[boot loader]
timeout=#
To change which OS loads first:
edit this (# = either 1 or 2 depending on which partition will load first)
default=multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partiti?br>
To delete an OS:
under [operating systems] you will see two lines somewhat like this
multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(1)\WI?Windows XP Professional'; /noexecute=optin /fastdetect
one will have partition(1) and the other partition(2)
first test which partition is the one you need by doing finding it out which loads which (see my guide on which OS loads first)
when you find out which OS you'll be keeping, delete or erase the other line
when you boot your system again, the other option will be gone.OS boot question/problem?
Would be helpful to know what your system is and what OS's.
If Win XP:
Log into the install you wish to keep and edit your Boot.ini file.
As for the timer it is usually set to 30sec. by default. This is also changeable in the Boot.ini file when you edit it....
Remove the offending lines from your boot.ini (just get the right
ones), back it up first.
Then remove the extra OS's.
You can Format each partition..select the partition with the un needed OS and delete it.
How to repair no audio/sound for vista changed to winXP OS for laptop?
My V3700 Compaq Presario Vista home basic OS laptop is change to Windows XP OS. But now there is no audio / sound being detected. I check the computer device manager for audio but theres no question mark on it. Please help me what to do. ThanksHow to repair no audio/sound for vista changed to winXP OS for laptop?
Make sure your Sound Driver isn't disabled; it may have inadvertently disabled itself during shutdown:
Go to Device Manager (Start%26gt; RightClick My Computer%26gt; Properties%26gt; Hardware Tab%26gt; Device Manager) and right click on your sound driver and choose enable. If not, try updating the driver, which will effectively restore it to factory settings if there's an update available.
If you don't know the name of you Sound Driver, so to Start%26gt; Run%26gt; dxdiag. Now go to the Sound Tab and any sound hardware installed is listed.
If that still doesn't work, the driver may have been uninstalled. If so, go to your computer's manufacturer's website and go to the ';Support'; section. There should be a link for drivers. You will need to know your computer's model, but once you enter that it will give you an option to download any missing drivers. Just find the Sound Driver and install it.
Hope that helps =]How to repair no audio/sound for vista changed to winXP OS for laptop?
download KB888111 fix from microsoft and install it first. then your audio device will be detected.
Install the device driver.
Install audio drivers.
Make sure your Sound Driver isn't disabled; it may have inadvertently disabled itself during shutdown:
Go to Device Manager (Start%26gt; RightClick My Computer%26gt; Properties%26gt; Hardware Tab%26gt; Device Manager) and right click on your sound driver and choose enable. If not, try updating the driver, which will effectively restore it to factory settings if there's an update available.
If you don't know the name of you Sound Driver, so to Start%26gt; Run%26gt; dxdiag. Now go to the Sound Tab and any sound hardware installed is listed.
If that still doesn't work, the driver may have been uninstalled. If so, go to your computer's manufacturer's website and go to the ';Support'; section. There should be a link for drivers. You will need to know your computer's model, but once you enter that it will give you an option to download any missing drivers. Just find the Sound Driver and install it.
Hope that helps =]How to repair no audio/sound for vista changed to winXP OS for laptop?
download KB888111 fix from microsoft and install it first. then your audio device will be detected.
Install the device driver.
Install audio drivers.
How do i update o2 mobile os 5.0 to 6.5?
i have o2 neo mobile and i want to change my os version 5.0 to 6.5 so how do i changeHow do i update o2 mobile os 5.0 to 6.5?
you can go to the manufactures website and download the exe installers.
you can go to the manufactures website and download the exe installers.
How to change order of OS's on dual booting menu?
does anyone know how to change the order of Operating systems on the dual booting menu?How to change order of OS's on dual booting menu?
It's easy.First right click on ';My computer'; choose ';Properties';, in System Properties window, go to ';Advanced'; tab, in Startup and Recovery section, click ';Edit';, in Startup and Recovery window, under ';Default Operating System'; dropbox, choose the OS that you want to startup first, and click ok.How to change order of OS's on dual booting menu?
you can't.
all you can do is select the one to boot from.
you can, however, use a Windows XP-like menu system to select options if you install Acronis Disk Director Suite.
once its installed click on Acronis OS selector and install that.
then you can change settings to your hearts contempt.
It's easy.First right click on ';My computer'; choose ';Properties';, in System Properties window, go to ';Advanced'; tab, in Startup and Recovery section, click ';Edit';, in Startup and Recovery window, under ';Default Operating System'; dropbox, choose the OS that you want to startup first, and click ok.How to change order of OS's on dual booting menu?
you can't.
all you can do is select the one to boot from.
you can, however, use a Windows XP-like menu system to select options if you install Acronis Disk Director Suite.
once its installed click on Acronis OS selector and install that.
then you can change settings to your hearts contempt.
How to change mac book OS X's partition style to GPT partition style?
I'm trying to install windows vista 32 bits on macbook os x. when i get to the installing window where u have to choose a partition, it says on the bottom ';windows cannot be installed to this disk. the selected disk is of the GPT partition style.'; what should i do. plzzzzzzzzzz help.How to change mac book OS X's partition style to GPT partition style?
Boot Camp, right?
You didn't follow the instructions properly. The Windows partition must be Fat 32 or NTFS. You chose to format it as GPT.
So, start over with Boot Camp.How to change mac book OS X's partition style to GPT partition style?
Are you using Boot Camp? The partition the Boot Camp creates is formatted for Windows and works fine.
If you DID use Boot Camp and are still having problems, use Boot Camp again to remove the current partition and start over.
Oh PS: your Mac is an Intel Mac, right? You can't run Windows unless your processor is Intel.
Boot Camp, right?
You didn't follow the instructions properly. The Windows partition must be Fat 32 or NTFS. You chose to format it as GPT.
So, start over with Boot Camp.How to change mac book OS X's partition style to GPT partition style?
Are you using Boot Camp? The partition the Boot Camp creates is formatted for Windows and works fine.
If you DID use Boot Camp and are still having problems, use Boot Camp again to remove the current partition and start over.
Oh PS: your Mac is an Intel Mac, right? You can't run Windows unless your processor is Intel.
Change the xp os to vista?
hey can i change my winxp prof to a new one os like vista or linux? can you teach me how or what should i do? tnxChange the xp os to vista?
you're can switch windows XP to windows vista in:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsChange the xp os to vista?
first you should see if vista is compatible with your pc or laptop..
for a windows OS, you need to buy a windows CD, ether a full bootable program or an upgrade disk. Then just insert the cd, reboot the computer, and follow the on screen prompts. The same is true with a linux disk, although it is suggest to install them on a separate partition while still in windows if you plan on doing a dual boot instead of overwriting XP.
If rebooting the computer to the new OS setup screen, then set the bios to check the cd before the hard drive for a bootable program.
PS: before upgrading to vista, I suggest getting the vista upgrade adviser to make sure your computer is compatible with vista. You have no idea what problems you could avoid by doing this. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai
you go to a store like best buy and buy windows vista i always thought linuex was a computer system like windows am i right
Trust me! You don't want to do that. Sure Vista has some nice features, but XP Pro is more stable and prone from crashes. Vista has been a nightmare fore millions of users. Do yourself a favor and wait till the next Windows OS is released, hopefully they will have learned their lesson. I always give a new OS a few months before I install it. Look what happened with Windows ME also.
The main thing to ask yourself is, what are you going to use your system for? If you want to avoid viruses and stability, then look to Linux. But there are numerous disadvantages to that also. The multimedia is not at good and you options for gaming will be greatly demised.
Make a list of what you do on your computer, then rank what you like to do the most. Then match that up with the strengths and weaknesses of each OS to give you a clearer picture.
Best of Luck!
honestly I think that U can change it, U would probably have to uninstall the current software, and then install the new one, but I've heard that people have a lot of problems with Vista.how can i save my money legitimate work at home job online
you're can switch windows XP to windows vista in:http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsChange the xp os to vista?
first you should see if vista is compatible with your pc or laptop..
for a windows OS, you need to buy a windows CD, ether a full bootable program or an upgrade disk. Then just insert the cd, reboot the computer, and follow the on screen prompts. The same is true with a linux disk, although it is suggest to install them on a separate partition while still in windows if you plan on doing a dual boot instead of overwriting XP.
If rebooting the computer to the new OS setup screen, then set the bios to check the cd before the hard drive for a bootable program.
PS: before upgrading to vista, I suggest getting the vista upgrade adviser to make sure your computer is compatible with vista. You have no idea what problems you could avoid by doing this. http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai
you go to a store like best buy and buy windows vista i always thought linuex was a computer system like windows am i right
Trust me! You don't want to do that. Sure Vista has some nice features, but XP Pro is more stable and prone from crashes. Vista has been a nightmare fore millions of users. Do yourself a favor and wait till the next Windows OS is released, hopefully they will have learned their lesson. I always give a new OS a few months before I install it. Look what happened with Windows ME also.
The main thing to ask yourself is, what are you going to use your system for? If you want to avoid viruses and stability, then look to Linux. But there are numerous disadvantages to that also. The multimedia is not at good and you options for gaming will be greatly demised.
Make a list of what you do on your computer, then rank what you like to do the most. Then match that up with the strengths and weaknesses of each OS to give you a clearer picture.
Best of Luck!
honestly I think that U can change it, U would probably have to uninstall the current software, and then install the new one, but I've heard that people have a lot of problems with Vista.
How can i change my Vista OS with Win XP? anyone cen help??
i have this brand new laptop a DELL Inspiron 1420 with a genuine vista home basic OS,,,,, i tied to reformat it and install Win XP SP2 OS but an error occurred. some kind of need to run a company setup disk,,,,,,, i had tried what it ask but still the same error occurred.......
anyone please help!!!!!!!!!!How can i change my Vista OS with Win XP? anyone cen help??
Pretty advanced (for a average user) but it should work:
http://www.laptops-drivers.com/dell-lapt
The second part link is in the comments..How can i change my Vista OS with Win XP? anyone cen help??
you need a driver for SATA, DELL 1420 is using SATA Hard drive..
Try paragon partition manager.This tool will allow make some operations with your HDD(format,re size...etc)
anyone please help!!!!!!!!!!How can i change my Vista OS with Win XP? anyone cen help??
Pretty advanced (for a average user) but it should work:
http://www.laptops-drivers.com/dell-lapt
The second part link is in the comments..How can i change my Vista OS with Win XP? anyone cen help??
you need a driver for SATA, DELL 1420 is using SATA Hard drive..
Try paragon partition manager.This tool will allow make some operations with your HDD(format,re size...etc)
How to change from Mac OS X 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5?
I have a programme that I can't open with my 10.4. Is there a way to update it? Or do you have to buy a complete new software? (which I refuse to do since I can't afford it) :(How to change from Mac OS X 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5?
You can't update 10.4 to 10.5. 10.4 is tiger, 10.5 is Leopard. You have to purchase the new version (and depending on which Mac you have, you may just want to go to the latest, which is Snow Leopard, 10.6).
Note that 10.4 goes up to 10.4.11. Go to the Apple logo in the upper left of your screen and click on Software Updates. Your Mac will check for updates on the Apple site, alert you to what is available, and then you can download and install them.How to change from Mac OS X 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5?
Yeah. Like the rest of us, you buy the update.
You can't update 10.4 to 10.5. 10.4 is tiger, 10.5 is Leopard. You have to purchase the new version (and depending on which Mac you have, you may just want to go to the latest, which is Snow Leopard, 10.6).
Note that 10.4 goes up to 10.4.11. Go to the Apple logo in the upper left of your screen and click on Software Updates. Your Mac will check for updates on the Apple site, alert you to what is available, and then you can download and install them.How to change from Mac OS X 10.4 to Mac OS X 10.5?
Yeah. Like the rest of us, you buy the update.
How do I change my computer from Japanese version to English version?
Please who can tell me step by step on easy way to change my computer os from Japanese version to English version.Everything is just in Japanese version and I needed a change because I cannot read Japanese character.How do I change my computer from Japanese version to English version?
have a operating system light disk and setup that . then you can have a new English operating to use.
have a operating system light disk and setup that . then you can have a new English operating to use.
How to connect to the internet?
I had a vista laptop with built in wireless. I change the OS to XP. But I can't connect to the internet because vista came with a driver where you can connect to the internet through built in wireless. How do I do that with XP? I went to the manufacture website and all the drivers were for Vista only.
So what now?How to connect to the internet?
OK, what make/model is ur laptop il give u a link for the driver.
So what now?How to connect to the internet?
OK, what make/model is ur laptop il give u a link for the driver.
How do i change my Mac Os X theme??????
On windows see you can change it from blue, to olive green, to silver lol, well how do i change my MAC's theme, as in this:
(the things that are in a red box or on top of a red line in bold are the ones i want to change the color of)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6641/
thanks 2 all who help!!!How do i change my Mac Os X theme??????
Sounds too difficult for me..I can tell you how to turn your computer off...that's about it..SorryHow do i change my Mac Os X theme??????
i have no clue sorryWhere can I get a feather quilt talking about marriage
(the things that are in a red box or on top of a red line in bold are the ones i want to change the color of)
http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/6641/
thanks 2 all who help!!!How do i change my Mac Os X theme??????
Sounds too difficult for me..I can tell you how to turn your computer off...that's about it..SorryHow do i change my Mac Os X theme??????
i have no clue sorry
How do I change my Mac OS X Ver. 10.4.11 to Version 10.5.3 or Higher?
Please tell me: How much and where to get it. Thank you. +10 to bestHow do I change my Mac OS X Ver. 10.4.11 to Version 10.5.3 or Higher?
You want Mac OS ';Leopard'; and you can get it from Apple or at an Apple store. Go to this website and scroll down and look at t he right side.How do I change my Mac OS X Ver. 10.4.11 to Version 10.5.3 or Higher?
No, It's been out awhile and they have pretty much fixed all the bugs. You'll have to do several updates once you get the OS installed though. I love macs!!
You want Mac OS ';Leopard'; and you can get it from Apple or at an Apple store. Go to this website and scroll down and look at t he right side.How do I change my Mac OS X Ver. 10.4.11 to Version 10.5.3 or Higher?
No, It's been out awhile and they have pretty much fixed all the bugs. You'll have to do several updates once you get the OS installed though. I love macs!!
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How can i edit the OS choices menu on a Dual boot PC? I just need to change the default OS selected.?
Hello Dear
Right click on My computer select properties go to Advance tab select start up then press Edit button in this page you can see you boot page now you can delete one menu that you dont want it .If you need more information cotact me I can give you more .
Good luckHow can i edit the OS choices menu on a Dual boot PC? I just need to change the default OS selected.?
Start pressing F8 when your computer is turning on and a menu will be displayed. On that menu you can chose what you want to boot.
Right click on My computer select properties go to Advance tab select start up then press Edit button in this page you can see you boot page now you can delete one menu that you dont want it .If you need more information cotact me I can give you more .
Good luckHow can i edit the OS choices menu on a Dual boot PC? I just need to change the default OS selected.?
Start pressing F8 when your computer is turning on and a menu will be displayed. On that menu you can chose what you want to boot.
Using ubuntu wanting to change to xp?
I have a pc which is running with ubuntu i want to change my os to xp i thought it would be as simple as just getting an xp disc and getting it to boot up and write over ubuntu but i have seen xp advertised on ebay and the guy says i have to format my hard drive before i load the cd could anyone advise me how i go about this so i can get to the stage where i insert xp disc and installUsing ubuntu wanting to change to xp?
guy above is right not the guy yo spoke to, partition manager in your OME copy will format that for you...
do what I d I duel boot XP and Bunti ... tip let Grub handle that if your thinking about it, it's a lot easier than Windoz P/Manager.Using ubuntu wanting to change to xp?
Windows XP OEM has the option to format during the install process. You don't need to format first.
guy above is right not the guy yo spoke to, partition manager in your OME copy will format that for you...
do what I d I duel boot XP and Bunti ... tip let Grub handle that if your thinking about it, it's a lot easier than Windoz P/Manager.Using ubuntu wanting to change to xp?
Windows XP OEM has the option to format during the install process. You don't need to format first.
How can I install Windows Vista on a computer with Linux Ubuntu?
I recently installed Ubuntu 9.04 on a Sony Vaio laptop. I need to remove it and re-install Windows. For some bizarre reason, gparted can't run on this computer, so what can I do to change the OS?
For the record, I do prefer Linux, but the person whose computer it is decided he prefers Vista.How can I install Windows Vista on a computer with Linux Ubuntu?
Just boot in to the windows vista installation disk.
Run through the installation process.
On the part where it asking you what partition to use, just delete the ';unknown'; file system. And have the setup format the hard drive for you.How can I install Windows Vista on a computer with Linux Ubuntu?
Windows 7 if money isn't much of a factor.
just insert the disk and delete the Ubuntu partition
I agree with Aaron just put the Windows Vista DVD and select custom install Windows will ask you how you want to partition your drive and you can partiton it and tell Windows where you want to install Windows namely the new 'C' partition that u have just created
RICK
For the record, I do prefer Linux, but the person whose computer it is decided he prefers Vista.How can I install Windows Vista on a computer with Linux Ubuntu?
Just boot in to the windows vista installation disk.
Run through the installation process.
On the part where it asking you what partition to use, just delete the ';unknown'; file system. And have the setup format the hard drive for you.How can I install Windows Vista on a computer with Linux Ubuntu?
Windows 7 if money isn't much of a factor.
just insert the disk and delete the Ubuntu partition
I agree with Aaron just put the Windows Vista DVD and select custom install Windows will ask you how you want to partition your drive and you can partiton it and tell Windows where you want to install Windows namely the new 'C' partition that u have just created
RICK
Windows 7 screen resolution?
I have recently upgraded from Vista to Windows 7 and have a question about the new screen resolution. Windows 7's recommended resolution for my monitor is 1600 x 900, but that makes everything too small to read. The one I had with Vista was ideal, but isn't an option on 7. When I go down to 1360 x 768, the size is fine, but everything is blurry. I made everything 125% larger, but that makes everything too large.
Another issue is the internet. I use Chrome for my browser, and I love it. When using it on Vista, it was perfect, but now with 7, no matter which resolution I select, everything in Chrome is too small. Even when things are 125% or 150% larger, Chrome still displays things too small. There are those sidebars along every website, which are extremely annoying, and weren't there before I changed OS.
I know it's got to be because of the resolution, but none of the resolutions make things big enough and clear at the same time... D:
As a new 7 user, I'm not sure how to fix this correctly. If anyone has any ideas, please help :D
And as a little tiny question, does anyone know how to get rid of those preview windows when you hover over something in the taskbar?
Thanks :DWindows 7 screen resolution?
the screen resolution is only regarding the desktop and other application
so if you want the larger fond so keep the resolution low of 1024by768
it will surely resolve your problemWindows 7 screen resolution?
1. Try checking to see if there is either an update for your monitor through manufacturer's website or windows update. Hopefully that allows you to re-adjust the monitor to a lower resolution.
It may also help to adjust refresh rate of monitor as well.thinning hair what do you do for
Another issue is the internet. I use Chrome for my browser, and I love it. When using it on Vista, it was perfect, but now with 7, no matter which resolution I select, everything in Chrome is too small. Even when things are 125% or 150% larger, Chrome still displays things too small. There are those sidebars along every website, which are extremely annoying, and weren't there before I changed OS.
I know it's got to be because of the resolution, but none of the resolutions make things big enough and clear at the same time... D:
As a new 7 user, I'm not sure how to fix this correctly. If anyone has any ideas, please help :D
And as a little tiny question, does anyone know how to get rid of those preview windows when you hover over something in the taskbar?
Thanks :DWindows 7 screen resolution?
the screen resolution is only regarding the desktop and other application
so if you want the larger fond so keep the resolution low of 1024by768
it will surely resolve your problemWindows 7 screen resolution?
1. Try checking to see if there is either an update for your monitor through manufacturer's website or windows update. Hopefully that allows you to re-adjust the monitor to a lower resolution.
It may also help to adjust refresh rate of monitor as well.
My 2nd Hard Drive is missing!?
I have 2 HDD in my Notebook and I recently changed OS to XP from Vista... During setup I reformatted my 2nd HDD and now it can't find my 2nd HDD or at least I believe it can't because It only shows in My Computer my 1st HDD and a removable disk D even though their is no disk inserted when you try to open it it says insert disk so I am confused about this? I want my 2nd HDD back it's 144gb of my info and in the F2 boot menu It only has 1 HDD I tried to see if the cable or w/e was bumped but I have no Idea how to tell thanks for any suggestions/fixes!My 2nd Hard Drive is missing!?
Having 2 hard drives in a laptop is rare, I have seen them in very expensive alienware notebooks. You most likely had 2 partitions on one drive and when you formatted you wiped the entire drive including partitions. You would need to set up partions again if you need them.
edit: Interesting, so you installed xp to the second drive/partition? It sounds like your partition table is corrupt or just gone. You can use a program called testdisk to try and restore/rebuild it. http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
edit: I was gonna suggest that, but you threw me off with the recent formatting. Well at least it is solved.
Having 2 hard drives in a laptop is rare, I have seen them in very expensive alienware notebooks. You most likely had 2 partitions on one drive and when you formatted you wiped the entire drive including partitions. You would need to set up partions again if you need them.
edit: Interesting, so you installed xp to the second drive/partition? It sounds like your partition table is corrupt or just gone. You can use a program called testdisk to try and restore/rebuild it. http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
edit: I was gonna suggest that, but you threw me off with the recent formatting. Well at least it is solved.
Can't Find My 2nd HDD?
I have 2 HDD in my Notebook and I recently changed OS to XP from Vista... During setup I reformatted my 2nd HDD and now it can't find my 2nd HDD or at least I believe it can't because It only shows in My Computer my 1st HDD and a removable disk D even though their is no disk inserted when you try to open it it says insert disk so I am confused about this? I want my 2nd HDD back it's 144gb of my info and in the F2 boot menu It only has 1 HDD I tried to see if the cable or w/e was bumped but I have no Idea how to tell thanks for any suggestions/fixes!Can't Find My 2nd HDD?
Type ';Disk management'; into the start menu and select the first one (create and format partitions). Have a look for your 2nd disk there and you can re-format it from there if you see it.
Type ';Disk management'; into the start menu and select the first one (create and format partitions). Have a look for your 2nd disk there and you can re-format it from there if you see it.
Acronis Secure Zone Problem?
Hi everyone
I have a problem :( . I had windows xp with that Acronis Secure Zone Disk created and i could press F11 or F12(forgot) and start the recovery of C: disk process. I changed OS and now i have Windows 7 Ultimate x64.I created that Secure Zone Disk again and made a backup for C: disk in that Secure Zone. But i don't get the old question if i want to restore my files( the one where you need to press the F11 or F12 button). I'm using Acronis True Image Home 2010.I think i made it clear enough for everyone to understand. Anyone knows where could be the problem? Any help is appreciated :)
PS i didn't do all the things last time, and haven't saw how it was done.Acronis Secure Zone Problem?
i think you goto utilities and activate startup manager
I have a problem :( . I had windows xp with that Acronis Secure Zone Disk created and i could press F11 or F12(forgot) and start the recovery of C: disk process. I changed OS and now i have Windows 7 Ultimate x64.I created that Secure Zone Disk again and made a backup for C: disk in that Secure Zone. But i don't get the old question if i want to restore my files( the one where you need to press the F11 or F12 button). I'm using Acronis True Image Home 2010.I think i made it clear enough for everyone to understand. Anyone knows where could be the problem? Any help is appreciated :)
PS i didn't do all the things last time, and haven't saw how it was done.Acronis Secure Zone Problem?
i think you goto utilities and activate startup manager
How do you transfer a raid 0 configuration to a new controller?
I'm planning on upgrading my mobo, is there something special I need to do in order to transfer my raid?
When I change my OS is it possible to keep the windows run software raid I have between two raid 0 volumes?How do you transfer a raid 0 configuration to a new controller?
Well because you're getting a new mobo I don't think you'll be able to do anything..
When getting a new mobo you usually need to get a new OS.. Such a big change in a computer requires a new windows Key..
When I change my OS is it possible to keep the windows run software raid I have between two raid 0 volumes?How do you transfer a raid 0 configuration to a new controller?
Well because you're getting a new mobo I don't think you'll be able to do anything..
When getting a new mobo you usually need to get a new OS.. Such a big change in a computer requires a new windows Key..
Windows freezing on startup!?
So last night i shut my computer down and it started to install some updates, and then the power when off, just for a second, the computer turned off and i left it off and didn't think any more of it. Went to turn it on this morning and now it freezes on the Windows logo with the loading bar underneath it. And doesn't do anything no matter how long i leave it.
Ive tried everything i can think of or find to do and i just don't know what to try now.
Ive backed up my all my files as i can get on using safe mode. So i would just like to be able to reinstall windows.
Ive tried booting from the windows disc but when it gets to starting setup or something like that, it blue-screens and i have to restart it.
Ive tried running a disc check but when i restart it comes up with the option to run setup mode, which always blue-screens, or start normally which just freezes on the windows logo and loading bar without doing a check.
This is on a iMac running bootcamp, if i could just get to my Mac OS X partition i would be happy, ive tried the normal why or changing OS in safe mode but it says i dont have privileges even on Admin.
Anything would be a great help!Windows freezing on startup!?
Seems like ur Hard Disk has got some really Bad Sectors to hang out with..
Formatting ur hard disk is the only solution..
Format the hard disk using safe mode or
Try running your Hard Disk on another computer as a slave drive.
Run the computer with its original HDD and then fully format ur infected HDD the try installing Windos again.Windows freezing on startup!?
Maintaining your computer
1. Left click on C drive%26gt; properties/run windows disc cleaner
2. Download Ccleaner from here: http://www.filehippo.com/
3. Install Ccleaner and run the cleaner top left, then run the registry cleaner below it on the left. 9you don’t need to backup the registry
4. Left click on C drive%26gt; properties%26gt;Tools%26gt;disc scanner or in the case of Vista it’s called something else, but it’s the top tab you click on%26gt; Prompt the scanner to scan upon next reboot and REBOOT COMPUTER)
#(Prepare to wait up to an hour)#
5. After Disk scan/Disk check has finished run windows Disc Cleaner again, Ccleaner again and registry cleaner again.
6. Then you must do a DEFRAGMENTAION of C drive which is START%26gt;ALL PROGRAMS%26gt;ACCESSORIES%26gt;TOOLS%26gt;DEFRAGMENTATI…
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Blue screen errors are nearly always hardware issues, It's usually a bad hardware driver which keeps the computer hanging, something which maybe installed during Windows Update. I rarely use safe mode, but imagine you can uninstall whilst in it. Try uninstalling the most recent updates. System restore is another option, if you use it.
The most likely cause is a bloated registry which has become the home for all kinds of useless bits and pieces of data. Whenever any change is made to the system settings or a program is installed or uninstalled, a new entry is generated in the registry. The operating system while running your computer has to pick its way through all this excess material. There is a multitude of useless bits and pieces to be removed.Parts of uninstalled programs,parts of incompletely installed programs,dead drivers and many other things. clean your registry and remove all the useless data fragments and no longer needed information to fix the errors!I should like to commend Registry Easy (http://www.cleanup-comuter-run-perfectly… to you ! Of course you can also try others!prom hair common greek name
Ive tried everything i can think of or find to do and i just don't know what to try now.
Ive backed up my all my files as i can get on using safe mode. So i would just like to be able to reinstall windows.
Ive tried booting from the windows disc but when it gets to starting setup or something like that, it blue-screens and i have to restart it.
Ive tried running a disc check but when i restart it comes up with the option to run setup mode, which always blue-screens, or start normally which just freezes on the windows logo and loading bar without doing a check.
This is on a iMac running bootcamp, if i could just get to my Mac OS X partition i would be happy, ive tried the normal why or changing OS in safe mode but it says i dont have privileges even on Admin.
Anything would be a great help!Windows freezing on startup!?
Seems like ur Hard Disk has got some really Bad Sectors to hang out with..
Formatting ur hard disk is the only solution..
Format the hard disk using safe mode or
Try running your Hard Disk on another computer as a slave drive.
Run the computer with its original HDD and then fully format ur infected HDD the try installing Windos again.Windows freezing on startup!?
Maintaining your computer
1. Left click on C drive%26gt; properties/run windows disc cleaner
2. Download Ccleaner from here: http://www.filehippo.com/
3. Install Ccleaner and run the cleaner top left, then run the registry cleaner below it on the left. 9you don’t need to backup the registry
4. Left click on C drive%26gt; properties%26gt;Tools%26gt;disc scanner or in the case of Vista it’s called something else, but it’s the top tab you click on%26gt; Prompt the scanner to scan upon next reboot and REBOOT COMPUTER)
#(Prepare to wait up to an hour)#
5. After Disk scan/Disk check has finished run windows Disc Cleaner again, Ccleaner again and registry cleaner again.
6. Then you must do a DEFRAGMENTAION of C drive which is START%26gt;ALL PROGRAMS%26gt;ACCESSORIES%26gt;TOOLS%26gt;DEFRAGMENTATI…
Additional options:
You can also run adware 2008: http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search %26amp; Destroy http://searchdestroydownload.com/?gclid=…
AVG Anti-virus: http://www.free-anti-virus-now.com/avg/i… Download and install this browser: http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/firefox…
Blue screen errors are nearly always hardware issues, It's usually a bad hardware driver which keeps the computer hanging, something which maybe installed during Windows Update. I rarely use safe mode, but imagine you can uninstall whilst in it. Try uninstalling the most recent updates. System restore is another option, if you use it.
The most likely cause is a bloated registry which has become the home for all kinds of useless bits and pieces of data. Whenever any change is made to the system settings or a program is installed or uninstalled, a new entry is generated in the registry. The operating system while running your computer has to pick its way through all this excess material. There is a multitude of useless bits and pieces to be removed.Parts of uninstalled programs,parts of incompletely installed programs,dead drivers and many other things. clean your registry and remove all the useless data fragments and no longer needed information to fix the errors!I should like to commend Registry Easy (http://www.cleanup-comuter-run-perfectly… to you ! Of course you can also try others!
I have a dual boot hard disk. Then how can i change to other os without having to restart? Please help me?
you can use a software called ';VIRTUAL PC';
available in filehippo.comI have a dual boot hard disk. Then how can i change to other os without having to restart? Please help me?
Sorry, but you can't swap between OS's without restart as each OS has its own files running which cannot be closed without restarting.
available in filehippo.comI have a dual boot hard disk. Then how can i change to other os without having to restart? Please help me?
Sorry, but you can't swap between OS's without restart as each OS has its own files running which cannot be closed without restarting.
How should I install Symantec Endpoint protection after formatting my PC?
I have symantec anti virus installed. I do not know my key. How should I get it? I want to change my OS. How would I be able to regain the symantec product in the present state with the present updates after formatting my computer. I'm changing the OS.How should I install Symantec Endpoint protection after formatting my PC?
Depending on which OS you are going to, you might need to upgrade anyway.How should I install Symantec Endpoint protection after formatting my PC?
If you don't have this software than you can install it through net. from net you will get updated version.
Depending on which OS you are going to, you might need to upgrade anyway.How should I install Symantec Endpoint protection after formatting my PC?
If you don't have this software than you can install it through net. from net you will get updated version.
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