Can I use B: as a drive letter, on a modern windows PC, without messing things up? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2008 - 11 answers
(I know you're not my helpdesk, but...) I'm trying to get some kind of "remote desktop" going between my laptop and my desktop. [more inside]
posted on Sep 25, 2008 - 12 answers
I started with XP. Installed vista. Then I could choose between XP and Vista. I'm not using XP any more. Can I just delete the XP partition? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2008 - 7 answers
What's the best way for two people to collaborate on their Windows computers that are on the same home network? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2008 - 8 answers
Can I "downgrade" multiple computers with Vista pre-installed using only one license of XP Professional? [more inside]
posted on Aug 27, 2008 - 8 answers
Why aren't there universal 32->64 bit driver translator/emulators? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2008 - 8 answers 
My parents computer crashed. I never determined the cause. It had XP on it. They've since bought a laptop, and want to recover documents from their desktop. They bought a hd enclosure. I connected the hd, and it's recognized, but it seems that the profiles must've been encrypted. I know that it's almost impossible to break the encryption, but want to be helpful, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Aug 7, 2008 - 11 answers
Windows Taskbar: Multiple row management madness! [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2008 - 2 answers
I'm setting up a wireless network in my house and am having a problem getting my XP laptop and my roommates Vista laptop on at the same time.
I can get one or the other accessing the internet (when right clicking on network and repairing). I'm assuming this is an IP conflict since when I get her Vista laptop accessing the net, a yellow triangle with an exclamtion mark pops up in my task bar and then my laptop won't access the net.
My guess is I have to set up a static IP for both?
posted on Jul 29, 2008 - 19 answers
Can an LVM partition be mounted by Windows XP or Vista? [more inside]
posted on Jun 28, 2008 - 5 answers
I'm purchasing an iMac sometime this weekend (yay!) and I'm trying to figure out how I want to partition the drive for Boot Camp... [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2008 - 18 answers
Will Windows 98 and XP run and dual boot (or, treble boot, I suppose,) with my new Vista running computer? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 5 answers
Various quandaries in building a new PC [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 21 answers
Can someone clarify how (volume?) licensing of XP is going to work when we refuse to move to Vista? Reading all day, nothing makes sense. Not that long left to figure it out. [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers
Should I bother with XP, much less vista? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 18 answers
How can I turn my old Windows XP desktop into a print server for a wired network with Vista and XP machines? [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 2 answers
Will I regret buying a laptop with Windows XP, instead of Vista? [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 27 answers
How to install XP to a brand new Vista-riddled Dell? [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 16 answers
What programs\packages are available that allow one to plug a cable into one pc, the other end to another pc, and then migrate the data? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2008 - 8 answers
Going to try "downgrade" my new laptop from Vista to XP. Most painless method? Software to identify all drivers or other methods? [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2008 - 13 answers
I've got 32bit windows XP. I also have 8 gigs of Ram. The windows specs say it'll only recognize 4 gigs. Other than converting to windows vista, is there any way to get my machine to recognize and use the other four gigs of ram?
posted on Jan 3, 2008 - 17 answers
It's time to replace our desktop computer. After threads like this about the sluggishness of Vista, I'd prefer to get XP Pro, but it appears that some vendors, such as HP, only offer Vista. I'd rather not buy a computer with Vista and then install XP. Ideally, the new box would come with XP Pro and include a coupon for Vista that will still be valid in one or two years when Microsoft will presumably gets its act together. Does anyone have such a thing? Thanks and happy holidays! [more inside]
posted on Dec 26, 2007 - 24 answers
Is Dell Support lying when they say that their new XPS laptop is not WinXP-compatible? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 13 answers
Does anyone have any idea as to why a Macbook Pro or a laptop running WinXP could see a wireless network broadcast from an old Netgear (802.11b network) but two different laptops running Vista would not even see that the network exists?
The SSID is being broadcast and while there is basic MAC address filtering being used, the Vista laptops don't even see that a network exists.
Thanks.
posted on Nov 25, 2007 - 4 answers
I'm not going to try upgrading to Vista yet again. There's nothing in Vista I need - except one thing. I love the "Stacks" feature in the new Explorer that allows you to create folders that follow specific criteria (like a Smart Playlist in iTunes).
Does anyone know of a plugin, a program, whatever... that can add this functionality to XP?
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 4 answers
I bought a new HP laptop. Vista is installed, I am going to install XP. If I want to reinstall Vista later on, after an SP or two, how can I reinstall w/ my legal copy's credentials? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 12 answers
Is it possible to buy a new laptop for around $500 with Windows XP? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 6 answers
How can I replace Vista on my new pc with Windows XP? The XP is newly purchased software. I have an Acer Aspire L100 Ultra Small Form Factor Desktop PC Model # ASL100-UD400A
AMD Athln X2 4000+, 1GB SDRAM, 2500GB HDD, Wi-Fi, Slot-in DVD RW.
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posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 8 answers
Should I install Vista on my next computer or stick with XP? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 33 answers
Spoiled by GMail, *really* looking for a way to use tags/labels for everyday files. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 11 answers
I am building a new computer and was wondering if this setup seems good I already have the OS and case/power supply more details after break. (previously, previously) [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 13 answers
Is this stupid: buying a Vista laptop intending to immediately install and dual boot XP Professional? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 15 answers
I (apparently) messed up my partition, and now Windows thinks my hard drive is half the size it actually is. Help. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 5 answers
Is it possible to dual boot Windows Vista and Windows XP Pro if each are installed on separate hard drives? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 4 answers
I have a client system that has Vista preinstalled. The client wants XP Pro on the system.
It's a laptop, and the manufacturer (HP) only provides Vista drivers. Will the Vista drivers work in Windows XP?
Is there a hardware-equivalent HP system that is the Windows XP version that I can get drivers for to use on this one? It's an HP DV6235NR.
Thanks!
posted on Mar 5, 2007 - 12 answers
Last month I built my own PC from components purchased from Newegg.com including Microsoft Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM
What do I enter as my "PC-Model" and "Serial" at the upgrade site listed on the upgrade redemption certificate since my home-rolled PC has neither a manufacturer model number nor a serial number? [more inside]
posted on Jan 30, 2007 - 6 answers
I’ve got a new 400gb drive heading my way, plus a free copy of Vista. What is the best way to rebuild my system, with XP, Vista sharing files etc. with maybe a little Ubuntu thrown in? There’s [more inside]
posted on Dec 18, 2006 - 7 answers
I managed to trash my partitions today trying to install Vista RC1 and dual boot XP (my fault, I did something stupid). Anyway. Since I'm starting from scratch I was thinking it would be amazing to install Vista, XP & Ubuntu, but I'm not sure I can even do that. My problem is that I'm doing a software Raid (0) of my system drive. I know with my old computer it looked like a nightmare to get Ubuntu and XP to share a software raid and I was hoping maybe things have improved, or that my new motherboard/raid controller might work better now though.
What do you think? Can it be done? Thanks! [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2006 - 5 answers
