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Running EVERYTHING from an external hard drive??
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 12:34 |
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a low-level format would be, say, grabbing a copy of windows 98 and running fdisk 3 or 4 times before installing XP again...you can never remove anything 100%, but that's about the best chance of cleaning up resistant bugs without a new drive all-together.
you should be able to check your idle temp in the bios. there are free programs out there that can tell you your temp at load.
scott, the plural of "virus" is "virii," fyi. :-)
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24. September 2007 @ 12:50 |
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ive never installed any windows before does it overwrite all data on the drive or just change the windows? and is it safe to do? thanks again
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 12:52 |
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it can do either. to do a full format, however, you need to start from scratch. store everything you want backed up on a separate drive and/or burn it to disc. then let windows do its thing. do full formats at minimum.
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24. September 2007 @ 12:56 |
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hmm ok i think ill to the low-level format how shall i install the win 98 when i get the disk ? do i do it as the PC is starting up or like just insert it when its running like this? and so i dont erase everything on accident, do i choose weather it formats it as its installing? thanks
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:03 |
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you will be erasing *everything* on the actual hard drive. so back up all your movies/music/school projects, etc, first. be sure to have the setup files and keys for all your programs on disc. have all your drivers either on disc or at a known website. make a list of all your custom windows settings/program settings.
then, boot from the windows 98 disc. you will use the fdisk command (format disc...google for more info). this is a mini-program on the windows disc. (you can also download similar things from bootdisc.com, etc). it will do a complete format of the disc. do it several times.
the, pop out the windows 98 disc and boot from your windows xp disc. this must be the full version, not the upgrade version of windows xp. it's it's only the upgrade, you must first install windows 98.
when booting from the windows xp disc, just let the program load and follow the menus. it shouldn't even take an hour.
then load your security programs first, followed by the rest of your programs, your data, your custom settings, connect to the internet for updates, inspect the system, and you're done.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:06 |
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will doing all that mean i have to install the internet again like set it up with the broardband disk? coz i had alotta trouble with that last year when i set it up
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:08 |
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you'll be doing *everything* again. it will be like when you first bought your computer, except moreso, as dell pre-installs some programs. these you will not have, if you are using a proper version of windows xp.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:11 |
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well my XP came with the PC ive never had to install it so im not sure if its the proper 1 its the home edition tho i now that
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:13 |
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as long as it's not dell's <puke face> "restore disc set" </puke face> you will be fine.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:19 |
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ok then i might try getting more ram 1st and if that doesnt improve a great deal, ill try the win 98 way coz i got alotta programmes i need to make sure i still have the cd's for and thats gonna take a while
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:20 |
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taking a while to put everything together is understandable, but it's very good maintenance and rather necessary to reload windows here and there. it's a buggy OS and dirt builds up that can't be cleaned any other way.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:24 |
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yh i forgot to mention loads a few programs have just out of nowhere stopped working such as winrar and tune up utilities for no reason that i can think of
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:28 |
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that's just windows playing with itself.
reinstall saves. :-)
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24. September 2007 @ 13:35 |
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lol well im gonna go on ebay and look for some DDR2 ram well after i find out how much my comp can handle if its not too expensive ill get some but if it costs a bomb ill jus get backing up my stuff gotta read the manual or go online 1st to see how much my comp can handle and if i need a certain type
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:37 |
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Originally posted by Gdot73:
...gotta read the manual...
moments like these bring a tear of joy to my eye *sniffle*
seriously, though, it's rather comforting to see someone on this site not begging for a spoonfed handout.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:42 |
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yh i see it all the time and its just gay and pathetic getting someone else to do every last thing for you if u dont put effort in yourself then your not gonna learn anything from it thats how i see it anyway
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24. September 2007 @ 13:44 |
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I didn't read anywhere, where someone told him to get a program and scan for spyware or things like that. Thats one of the first things I would try.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:47 |
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I didn't read anywhere, where someone told him to get a program and scan for spyware or things like that. Thats one of the first things I would try.
done it all and some of my spyware programmes wont load anymore
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:49 |
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Originally posted by Gdot73:
some of my spyware programmes wont load anymore
definite sign that windows needs to be killed and reborn.
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24. September 2007 @ 13:52 |
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yep i was thinkin that myself im gonna slowly get started and build a list of what programs ill need to reinstall and then do a lil more research on it jus so i know EXACTLY what im doin so i dont mess it up could take a few days
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 13:54 |
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best of luck to you. if you run across any problems, post'em here. i'm sure someone will help.
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24. September 2007 @ 14:01 |
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Thanks for all the help my moms just said that she saw a TV program earlier in the year when vista came out about computers and it apparently said re installing stuff like that can wreck the computer is it likley to happen or very unlikley or what?? thanks again
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 14:04 |
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just stay away from vista.
reinstalling on xp won't be an issue.
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24. September 2007 @ 14:10 |
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ok thanks.... so 1 last time ill need to:
1. back up everything important (already done =D)
1. get a copy of windows 98 and install it
2. install windows XP again after.....
is that correct or are there any other important steps to take? and i am doing the low level format not full right?
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Auslander
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24. September 2007 @ 14:14 |
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you don't need to install windows 98 if your copy of windows home is the full version. if it says "upgrade", then you'll need windows 98.
and windows 98 is just an easy way to format. there are fdisk apps out there, you just have to look a bit.
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