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• How can I move my operating system to a new disk?

  Can you tell me how I can move my operating system and all the data to my new 1 TB of my little, 160 gig SATA drive SATA drive.  Is it a question of copy / paste?  I am running XP.

  I know that I can do the clean install and change the boot etc drive, but this means that I have to reinstall all my drivers, network and all that jaz.

  Just reading.  Is there a XP system image backup center?

  The new hard drive manufacturer normally provides software to do what you want to do cloning.

  Ask them about it.

  http://www.Acronis.com.au/homecomputing/products/TrueImage/

  Or read the above info: 3rd group of programs.

  XP forums:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsXP

  Link above is for XP Forums.

  There is a list of the different Forums XP to the link above to help you.

  You get the help you need there.

  Here is the Vista Forums.

  See you soon

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• How can I move my operating system to a new hard drive or other solutions, must be the Media Center

  My computer a gateway 815GM Media center PC has become black and start with some gray characters and words back up your data and replace the hard drive is bad. (or similar) My question is how can I move the operating system Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 to a new hard drive.  Since the problem is the hard drive and all the computer a new operating system should not be purchased.  If there is no way to move it is it possible Microsoft send a replacement free of charge, or at least OS with only shipping.  My computer came with it pre-installed, and I have not received the drive with the OS on it.  What can I do?  Thank you for your information.

  When you received your entry door, it came with a CD or operating system recovery disc. If you no longer have that (or has not made a recovery disc set a utility included), contact Gateway to buy a set of recovery disks. It is normally fairly cheap. Then install the new hard drive and booting with the recovery disk to restore your computer to the factory State. MS - MVP - Elephant Boy computers - don't panic!

• partition 'Windows cannot delete the active system partition on this disk.

  I created a partition of HARD drive in order to install a system in multiboot using XP and Vista, but I did mess up the BONES of the two. Now I want to do a clean install of Vista ONLY, but I don't know how to get rid of the partition! * Example: Computer management > disk management > right-click on the volume (M) > Delete Volume * but I get an error: "Windows cannot delete the active system partition on this disk" can someone help me to get my Vista to original?

  P.S. I have the "Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium32 - bit Operating System Disk" provided with my computer when I bought it new. Thank you! -Jeff

  If install a cleaning is required with a good DVD of Vista (not HP, Dell recovery disks):

  At the startup/power on you should see at the bottom of the screen either F2 or DELETE, go to Setup/Bios or F12 for the Boot Menu

  Go to your Bios/Setup, or the Boot Menu at startup and change the Boot order to make the DVD/CD drive 1st in the boot order, then reboot with the disk in the drive.

  Delete the existing Partitions during the process.

  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/918884

  MS advice on the conduct of clean install.

  http://www.theeldergeekvista.com/vista_clean_installation.htm

  A tutorial on the use of a clean install

  http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_install_03.asp

  Super Guide Windows Vista Installation

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• Prime Minister Production Collection CS5 installed in 2011.  Hard drive of the computer system crashed or CS5 installed.  I have the serial numbers - how can I re - install?  Alan Smith

  Prime Minister Production Collection CS5 installed in 2011.  Hard drive of the computer system crashed or CS5 installed.  I have the serial numbers - how can I re - install?  First Pro CS5 projects are always on a separate disk, but of course no Adobe CS5 now.

  Then Adobe send me another CS5 to install using the former S/Ns?

  Alan Smith

  Alan Smith that you download the installation files for Creative Suite 5 CS5 downloadretail products.  If you need to locate your serial number recorded, it will be available in your account at http://www.adobe.com/.  For more details, please visit quickly find your serial number.

• Is there anyway that I can use the MP3 files for the computer system sounds in windows 7

  Is there anyway that I can use the MP3 files for the computer system sounds in windows 7. Any help would be appreciated, thanks - Joe

  I don't think so. If you convert the .wav files, you could. Google for an MP3 to WAV converter.
   
   

• How can I move the editing panel in a new window on Captivate, Mac 9? It seems pasted!

  Is it possible to move the panel mounting in a new window on Captivate, Mac 9? It seems glued to the lower part of the display of the slide without options. TIA.

  I guess you mean the timeline? Since CP8 in beginner UI all panels

  are fixed and show when necessary. If you prefer to be able to move the panels

  around, make it floating, create workspaces customized, you must go to

  Expert user interface. Find the option in preferences, general must be able to detach...

  You will need to restart Captivate and lose two big buttons, properties

  and library. All panels can be opened in the window menu.

• How can I move my files and the operating system on a new hard disk on Inspiron 580 s.

  My hard drive failed Diagnostics recently and needs to be replaced.  I have since installed a new hard drive in Bay 2. I need to move everything from the old drive to the new drive and delete the old which is completed. So what is the best way to go about this?

  pjrl

  The simplest method, I prefer to install a replacement hard drive, is to clone the existing hard drive to the new, that will also transfer all applications and programs.

  You need an imaging utility, similar to True Image Home 2015.

  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage

  Acronis resize partitions transferred to match the size of the new hard drive.

  Hard drive manufacturers, also have their own free cloning software available, but it can be used only with their hard drives.

  First, install the new drive as the secondary and the image of the main hard drive in it.

  Immediately after the cloning, shut down the system, switch the data cable [SATA port 0] to the new disk, making the new master hard drive and see if the system boots properly.

  Start the system with only the new hard drive connected.

  Be sure to leave the original drive disconnected, until the new hard drive is working to your satisfaction.

  Before cloning a hard drive, make sure that the existing drive has no corruption or virus on it, because they will be transferred to the new hard drive.

  It will take a second SATA data cable, there should be a spare connector to SATA power inside the housing.

  Bev.

• How to save important files a files on a dvd before doing a restore of the entire system with factory.so disk I am able to reinstall computer after system restore.

  I need to do a restore of the entire system with disc received from factory.but that I have personal files and folders that I need keep.such as banking, contacts, photos, ect. ect. How do I put them on a dvd a restore then their return after the full system restore

  Hello

  If the system still boot and CD/DVD Burns just put in a DVD-R (write once) or DVD - RW (burn
  several times)-it will encourage - when its ready use Windows Explorer to drag and drop files (and
  their content) on the DVD. When you're ready, click BURN. I would like to make a couple of each DVD for
  Security with redundancy. These will not be encrypted and you can access the files out of them or
  subsequently copy on a hard drive.

  Basically, make sure you know what you want to copy the files and put them in a blank DVD to write.

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  If the system does not start, then you will need to put the drive in another computer or in a
  External enclosure USB so you can copy files to removable media.

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  Burn a CD or DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59316981033.mspx

  How to burn a CD with Vista
  http://ITsVISTA.com/2006/12/ITsVISTA-Tip-10-how-to-burn-a-CD-with-Vista/

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Vista
  http://maximumpcguides.com/Windows-Vista/burn-a-CD-or-DVD-in-Windows-Vista/

  Microsoft video - how to burn CD/DVD
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=0BwF60m05m8

  Excellent Forum for help with programs and CD/DVD problems
  http://Club.cdfreaks.com/

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/30ffa641-B682-4315-8c7e-8a29f383a7131033.mspx
  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Player: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/51a88740-Abda-4144-9176-cec79cca31e81033.mspx

  Burn a CD or DVD in Windows Media Center
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/9ee6cb78-bd7e-4DE3-A154-82d40c4289e01033.mspx

  Burn a CD or DVD
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/b47eb51a-ea6d-4d97-97b0-2d07a59316981033.mspx
  How to burn an Audio CD - see also related Articles
  http://www.vista4beginners.com/how-to-burn-an-audio-CD
  Burn a CD or DVD using Windows Vista - a video
  http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=0BwF60m05m8

  Disc burning: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2fa35b0d-B280-4589-9805-55e753888f5c1033.mspx

  Should which CD or DVD format I use?
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2af64e60-60AA-4d79-AB6C-3a5db5806cbe1033.mspx

  Windows Media Player playlist: frequently asked questions
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/4bf0d986-a1cb-40d2-94de-85dba30a83831033.mspx

  Get the most out of WMP11http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/mediaplayer11/default.mspx

  I hope this helps.

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Windows 8 will not let me move the AppData\Local folder to new drive

  All,

  I wanted to get my user account files from C drive which is a smaller SSD drive at most of my hard drive. I encountered several problems.

  A lot of trial and error, I was able to move each file of folder of the user account to an identical structure on my drive D (a "spinner"). Once I worked on all the kinks, everything worked without problems.

  However, I was unable to move the hidden AppData folder. I discovered there are three subfolders: roaming local and LocalLow. I was able to move LocalLow and roaming without problem. However, Local gave me problems.

  I discovered that the Local had some folders and files under it for which I have no permissions. Once I gained permissions for them, I thought I was on my way. The command to move the folder (using the Properties dialog box) has started working on the transition of 79 000 files. He moved all but 19 of them. He choked on all 12-15 files that have been opened and used by the system and the balance of the 19 had too long of a file name. So, I was disappointed.

  I then decided to create another administrator account and the sign of the current account and connect to the temporary administrator account that I had just created. I thought that I could then move the files because they would not be opened and used by the system. But, when I open the Properties dialog box, the LOCATION tab was gone, so I could not move the files.

  I need answers to two questions:

  • Why Microsoft would give the user a LOCATION tab with a NAVIGATION button, if it was impossible to move the AppData\Local folder?
  • Is there another way that a layman like me can change this setting? Can someone direct me to here? (Such as it is, 2 of the 3 AppData files are on drive D and 1 is always the SSD C drive.)

  Thank you.

  Matt

  OK, I fixed using a symbolic link. I moved my complete record of users. Here are the steps I used:

  • Create a folder on the "C" drive, called "this_is_c" and create a folder on the disk "D", called "this_is_d" - it is only for identification purposes in the later stages.
  • Boot from the Windows 8 Pro disc. (In other words, will not start hard drive.)
  • Do not choose 'Install now' - choose ' repair you computer.
  • Then choose troubleshooting
  • Choose Advanced Options
  • Then choose command line
  • The player that appears corresponds to the player 'X' - which is the recovery disk.
  • Type "C:" to switch to the 'C' drive
  • Type "Dir" and see if you see the folder "this_is_c".
  • If you do not, continue to change letters until you see this folder.
  • It worked that the 'C' drive during this "repair" was maybe the same as my 'C' drive when I boot normally.
  • Find the "D" drive through the same process - that is, try to find the folder "this_is_d".
  • It worked that the "D" drive during this "repair" was maybe the same as my "D" drive when I boot normally.
  • Type this command: xcopy/e/k/o/h/b c:\Users d:\Users see the next chip
  • First drive name must be the name of the drive as the "repair" attributed to your normal boot drive 'C '. The second disc should be burned as it would be during a normal boot. So, in my case, these conditions were the same. Note: use a capital 'U' for users instead of lowercase 'u' in users.
  • Type "D" when prompted.
  • Type the following command: rd /s c:\Users
  • Type this command: mklink /d c:\Users d:\Users
  • Type this command: exit
  • Continue to start.

  This will create a symbolic link that will redirect all actions to or from users on 'C' folder in the new folder users on "D". In regards to windows system knows, he is still sending the disk of 'C '. It is just redirected.

  This works perfectly for me. I installed apps and run programs without problem.

  It's a sort of understand. But it works for me.

  Matt

• XP to 7 upgrade when the operating system is on a disk separate from the data in My Documents. Do I still need to transfer data from my disk storage documents?

  So I looked at what it will take to upgrade the system to Windows 7 and it seems that for xp, it's a custom installation.  Since I have my data, music, photos, movies, ect in my documents on a separate disk can I just forget to do the recommended data transfer and do a clean install on the operating system drive?  Of course, I'll have to install programs on it but I'm worried about Windows 7 being able to find the separate disk and re-issue of links so that when I send something to my documents it always goes on this disc.  Worried about problems or suggestions anyone can see that I will meet you.  Thank you

  Hi monty67,

  Yes, you will need to perform a custom installation of Windows 7 on Windows XP, operating system, and also you need to reinstall programs work in Windows 7, some programs may not work in Windows 7 due there compatibility with Windows 7.

  After I installed Windows 7 on the computer, you can use the external hard drive with no problems, some external disk may required additional drivers to be installed under Windows 7.

  See the article below to know the process of custom installation.

  Upgrade Windows XP to Windows 7

  http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/upgrading-from-windows-xp-to-windows-7?

• How can I reinstall the operating system on a new hard drive?

  I strongly suspect failure of hard drive on my old computer XPS 420. Data recovery isn't a problem. However, because the way I too lazy to buy a whole new operating system, is possible that I can transfer the installation of Windows Vista on a new hard drive? I told me that Dell will send me an installation disc to do, but how to make a record like this, and is there another way?

  I'm thinking of ghosting the HDD on another and the use of the recovery for nuke partition in a new facility, but it would even work?

  Thank you

  SnarfTCat

  The simplest method, I prefer to install a replacement hard drive, is to clone the existing hard drive to the new, that will also transfer all applications and programs.

  You need an imaging utility, similar to True Image Home 2015.

  http://www.Acronis.com/homecomputing/products/TrueImage

  Acronis resize partitions transferred to match the size of the new hard drive.

  Hard drive manufacturers, also have their own free cloning software available, but it can be used only with their hard drives.
  
  First, install the new drive as the secondary and the image of the main hard drive in it.

  Immediately after the cloning, shut down the system, switch the data cable [SATA port 0] to the new disk, making the new master hard drive and see if the system boots properly.

  Start the system with only the new hard drive connected.

  Be sure to leave the original drive disconnected, until the new hard drive is working to your satisfaction.

  Before cloning a hard drive, make sure that the existing drive has no corruption or virus on it, because they will be transferred to the new hard drive.

  It will take a second SATA data cable, there should be a spare connector to SATA power inside the housing.

  What is obtaining a disc from the Dell operating system Vista OEM [If Dell still copies of this available media], but you can be out of luck unless you have a warranty from Dell, but it's worth a try to see what is happening.

  If you reside in the United States, or the Canada and are the registered owner of the computer, with an active warranty, a disk that contains the operating system specific to your system factory installed can be requested HERE.

  Note: Dell may impose a charge for the disc.

  If you do not live in the United States, contact the Support from Dell, which is located in your country.

  Bev.

• Move the Oracle database to a new server

  What is the best, easy, quick and painless way to move an Oracle (9 and 10 g) database to a new a new server with different directory names?
  (I hope I have not asked too)
  
  Thanks in advance...

  Depending on the size of the database and the number of exp/imp of tasks that are run at the same time that the use of exp/imp can easily be fast enough.

  When you create a new database and fill through importation, you will have the opportunity through pre-set arrays to move data for purposes of space management. More in bonus all your tables are rearranged. Even if Oracle tables reuse the space that is in them, we recovered a significant percentage of our total table area allocated for re-use. Depending on your application and how it has changed over the years where the space is needed and where it was consumed may be different.

  More important still new features as locally managemed tablespaces and SAMS that may not have existed or have not chosen at the time of the creation of tablespace in the source database can now be implemented.

  A new database also means a new space of system tables. Over time you may find yourself with a few bad data in the tablespace system due to various bugs that have existed over the years. Creation of a new database of vacuum and filling are a way to eliminate these problems.

  The best method depends on your needs, the State of the database from a point of view of management s/n, your new layout of disk, the amount of data and the time in which you must work. Sometimes slow, DBA work involved method is the best solution.

  IMHO - Mark D Powell-

• Satellite A300 - how to recover the operating system without a recovery disk?

  First of all, sorry for my very bad English.

  I bought a laptop Toshiba Satellite A300, PC 9 months ago. I had problems with a virus and result is that despite clean-up and disinfection, the computer is still infected and I refused access to the hard drives and regedit.

  I thought restoring the operating system factory preinstaled (hopefully, this is the solution and not the formatting) and Barrie told me to check out http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/HTD9102IR0000R01.htm

  I did it, but the PC it's imposible because there is no files. I don't have a rescue CD (if newbee).

  What can I do?

  Hello

  Usually the A300 (European series) has been equipped with HARD drive recovery option which would be you allows to recover the laptop using the files on the HARD drive. But if this is not possible while something went wrong with the maybe HDD it s due to the infection by the virus

  In any case if you are not able to recover the laptop using the recovery of HARD drive you need the recovery disc.
  You can order it as suggested by resident on the other hand, you can use the MS Windows Vista disk and can download driver Toshiba page.

• Cannot install SP3 as it crashes even after recovering the computer by using a recovery disk

  I recently had an accident requiring that I reboot using my restore disk that were made when I first came to this computer. Since the restart, I can't access the updates from Microsoft Updates program. No error message, tells me that I can not connect. After several attempts, I think that the problem lies in the validation of the Windows program I use. I tried manually to run the validation program and to download security patches I've saved previous accidents. I show that SP2 is underway. I have a standalone download SP3, that when I upload in the system, crashes and burns. Back to the same thing, restart using the recovery disk. I realize for XP ends next month and its time to upgrade. But I would like to have this machine in working condition to use for other tasks.

  Original title: update XP

  You are a candidate for this patch before installing SP3...

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?CC=UK&LC=en&DLC=en&softwareitem=PV-60484-2

  .. you are if your PC is a HP Pavilion and Presario, Media Center and has an AMD processor.

  To find out if you have an AMD processor...

  • Hold down the Windows (between Ctrl and Alt) key and press Pause break
  • Your processor type is shown in the computer: section (see below)

  You can do a restore of the system in safe mode to get rid of the SP3...

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/306084/en-GB

  .. .or do another cover.

  Tricky