My BIOS HP Pavilion a1640n Media Center Edition SP1 or any other problem!

Similar Questions

• Pavilion new hard drive XP Media Center Edition 2005, won't boot from the system recovery disks

  Hi, I'm trying to replace the hard drive in Pavilion a1620n a member of the family with XP Media Center Edition 2005 where the original Samsung SP2504C HDD failed.  I HAVE the original recovery discs 1 and 2 system and additional recovery disk supplied with the PC but the problem seems to be that I can't get the PC to boot from them to start the recovery process.  I installed a new Western Digital 500 GB HARD drive.  The BIOS recognizes it is installed (as well as the existing DVD - RW drive) and drive past the on-board CHIP support tests.  I tried using the Boot Menu ESC to select the DVD - RW Drive as the first Boot device, as well as the tab Boot Setup of BIOS F1 to set the 1st boot CD-ROM device group and other people with disabilities.  After reboot, the drive of DVD - RW turns on for about 2 seconds, then turns off and the display shows "DISK BOOT FAILURE", INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND press ENTER.  I thought maybe I needed a kind of bootable CD boot disk to format the drive first, so I tried a BACK 6.22 bootable CD and a bootable CD of MEMTEST, that work on the other PC, but I get the same message "DISK BOOT... "on this one.  My next idea would be to try to host the new drive on another PC and copy the files on it recovery disk... but is it really necessary?  If the own PC system recovery CD should not be able to... Recover?

  It seems to me that the ligthscribe drive has a problem.  Replace the disk and it may be OK after that.  On a PC so old, it is probably an IDE drive, but check first.

• I have a Hp Pavilion Media Center Edition 2002 running. How will I know if I have all the patches and updates, I need? Also is free upgrade to the edition of 2005?

  I have a Hp Pavilion Media Center Edition 2002 running. How will I know if I have all the patches and updates, I need? Also is free upgrade to the edition of 2005?

  Hi Philofduluth and thanks for posting.

  There is not a free upgrade for Media Center 2005. If this is something you would like to do, I contact your OEM manufacturer and ask if there is a software upgrade, they can provide you.

  If you have all the updates that are available for your system go to http://update.microsoft.com . Here, you can see all the latest reviews and optional updates that may be available to you and make install.

  I hope this helps. Let us know if you have any questions.

  Shawn - Support Engineer - MCP, MCDST
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think

• Mouse and keyboard no longer works in Windows XP Media Center edition

  I moved my Gigabyte Media Center and start the keyboard and mouse are are suddenly stopped working. Works very well to access the BIOS key and F8 for safe mode - has also no feature mouse keybpard or. So with any form of Windows I have no input control. It is not a problem with the keyboard because it works in start mode. Tried other mouse USB and keyboards all to nothing does not. There are no PS2 port on the machine. I found a few examples of this anomaly on the web, but no real answers. It looks like windows for mouse and keyboard drivers are corrupt? But how can I get reinstall - machine is defunct Evesham, I don't have a recovery disk or a serial number. Any help would be accepted with gratitude!

  Hi Keith,

  Thank you for your response and keep us updated.

  I suggest you run the fix from the link next and if it helps.

  USB devices stop working in Windows XP Media Center Edition

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/890546

  If the problem persists, feel free to let us know. We will be happy to help you.

• Can I reformat a computer with vista media center edition on it and thenperform a new installation of xp? I don't like vista?

  Can I reformat a computer with vista media center edition on it and then perform a new installation of xp? I don't like vista and want to go back to xp.

  Hello

  If you have an XP disk and license, you can go back to XP

  but make sure that the manufacturer of your computer has XP drivers available for this model computer

  If you have not an XP license try to buy one at a computer repair shop

  you boot from the XP disc and format in this way:

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  How to perform a clean Installation of Windows XP - Part 1 of 4

  http://pcsupport.about.com/od/OperatingSystems/SS/instxpclean1.htm

• Qosmio F30: How-to: Manual Installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005

  Manual installation of Windows Xp Media Center Edition laptop Toshiba Qosmio F30 computer 2005
  Last updated October 3, 2006

  Important notes before starting:

  1 - the steps used for "Toshiba Qosmio F30" and for others models Qosmio that comes with "Intel Centrino Duo" Cpu and Xp Media Center 2005 installed.

  2. apply these steps if you have previous experience in the installation of Windows Xp, if you have that experience, then you can use the provided recovery CD to restore your system.

  3 - Windows Xp Media Center Cd is not provided with your laptop, if you have the Cd you can purchase from many online shops and in this case you will get the product key valid Windows Xp which you'll not need (because you already have one, you will find in it a small sticker on the back of your laptop and you can activate your Windows with it).
  In other words (you need for the first and the second Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 SP2 Oem).

  4. do not try to implement these measures on the other Versions of Windows Xp, use "Windows Xp Media Center Edition 2005 Sp2 Oem" only

  5. you must have the Usb floppy drive to install "Toshiba Raid Controller", it can be installed that by having the driver on a floppy disk and pressing F6 during the setup of Windows Xp, if you do not install the Raid driver then will Windows Xp does not recognize your hard drive.

  6 - notice of disclaimer
  I don't will not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or allegedly caused by or in connection with the use of this site or its content, including but not limited to delays, omissions and inaccuracies in content.

  Steps to follow:

  1 create drivers Cd of "Toshiba help utility", you should see the Toshiba help icon on the desktop, and then in the Toshiba help choose the "protect & difficulty" tab, you will find the Option ' create drivers & tools Cd "and insert a Cd Virgin to write to this
  "If this Option did not work, then you must install the restore Cd to get this job", the drivers are installed in a folder called Toolscd in the C:"" drive. To install your recovery Cd Power on your laptop and the "F12" hold and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.

  2. create the Toshiba Raid since the driver Cd driver, the Toshiba Raid driver must be added during the Installation of Windows XP when they are asked to "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or Raid Driver".
  To do this, insert the Cd of ' Windows' drivers, it will run automatically or Run "Browser.Exe" inside the Cd The 'Raid Driver' and click on Select 'Installation', it will show you the Raid driver files, insert A Blank Floppy and copy the files in The Floppy 'To be sure that all the files be on the root of The Floppy' or to download the Toshiba RAID driver from the Toshiba web page download driver and extract the file zip on a diskette. Yet once, all files must be at the root of the floppy disk not in a folder"

  3 - Connect your Usb floppy drive and insert your Cd of Windows Xp Mce 2005 1 turn on your laptop Hold "F12" and use the arrow keys to select the icon of the CD to boot from the Cd.
  When you get the Message «Press any key to boot from CD...» ", press a button, if you do not press a key, it does not start from CD-ROM, press F6 when prompt to 'press F6 if you need to install a third party Scsi or Raid Driver".
  The Setup program continues until you are asked if you want to "S = specify additional device. Press' and specify the driver Toshiba Raid for Xp. press "enter" to continue with the Installation.
  Do not upgrade your Installation of Xp, start new Windows Installation and Partition on your hard drive, Windows Installation will be ask you to insert Cd 2, and will copy some files and will ask continue you to insert Cd 1 once again, with the installation until Windows finish the installation of the.

  4 - after Windows finishes the Installation insert the Cd drivers and select "Microsoft Updates" from the Drivers Cd click 'Installation' button, click on "Qfe" and ONLY install the following updates (don't let the updates restart your PC until you have finished installing all of the updates)
  A Q896256
  DIFFICULTY 'computers that are running Windows Xp Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decrease in performance'
  B Q910437
  DIFFICULTY 'High Hit Count Watson Crash in Wu Client '.
  C Q889673
  DIFFICULTY "Hardware (Dep) - computer activated may quit unexpectedly after recovery from sleep mode or hibernation in Windows Xp Service Pack 2"
  D - Q896243 (very Important, this will make SD and MMC cards for work)
  DIFFICULTY "ADD Support high-speed SD card"
  Other updates are not required to install, because you will install it later when you run Microsoft updates website updated Microsoft after finishing to activate your Windows.

  5 - Download and run "Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility' of the Intel Web site
  (Restart your PC after Installation)
  Do not install "Driver Chipset" since the drivers Cd, this is an old Version, try installing the most recent from the link above.

  6 - install the "Display Driver" of the Cd of drivers (no need to reboot).
  Note: To avoid annoying Messages to drivers during Installation to do the following: -.
  Go to control panel, system, Hardware, player signature properties, select "ignore - install the software...". »
  Go to control panel, system, hardware, Windows Update properties, select never 'search Windows Update for drivers'

  7. now you must configure your Internet connection and activate your Windows so that you can run "Windows Updates" from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site
  Your Internet may need one of the following drivers (depending on your Modem)
  A if you your Internet through LAN then install the 'network' of the driver Cd driver.
  B if you your grace wireless Internet then install the wireless network driver "" of the driver Cd.
  C if your Internet via USB then install the driver provided by the manufacturer of your Modem.
  D if your Internet through Dial-Up connection and then install the "audio driver" driver CD, this driver will install the audio driver and activate the Modem device and a Message appeared "find new hardware, peripheral Modem" ignores the Message and restart your PC then install "Modem Driver" of the driver Cd.

  8. now, go to the Windows Update Web Site and install all required updates "try to run Windows updates several times until you install all updates, because initially, Web site will updated Windows Installer 3 files only after this restart, your computer and go to the Windows Update Site again and continue to install updates. ", select the custom updates and install all critical and optional updates to date."

  9 - install "Common Modules" of the driver CD this module is an essential component on Windows XP systems, it is necessary to other original programming TOSHIBA works correctly.

  10 continue to install the other drivers and Utilities CD of drivers, but do not install the drivers following: -.
  Atheros Client Utility "no need".
  Bluetooth Monitor "do not install, install only the"Bluetooth Stack".

  Enjoy your PC powerful Qosmio Toshiba laptop.

  Hi Reaver, thanks for the installation instructions wonderful. I think that you have contributed to many users here.

  Ciao

• Qosmio G20 - Microsoft Media Center Edition - ehExtHost.exe error

  I started having errors on my Qosmio G20 ehExtHost.exe when pass the screen of Media Center edition to record a television show.

  Language Runtime Debugging current Service ID = 0x17d4 (6100) and id = 0 x 138 (312)

  I have a glance on the web and found a few comments about Norton screwing of the NETWORK settings, I've just updated Norton Internet Security 2009 version so it's possible.

  I have also a message with something not being able to connect to Windows Messenger so don't know why it would.

  I recorded a program and it's OK when I played it back.

  Anyone has any ideas how to solve this problem (or problems)?

  MB

  Googling around you can find so many reports about this. I also found an interesting article on this subject. Please check it out. Maybe it will help you to solve this problem.

  How to solve the ehExtHost accidents that may occur during the launch of Media Center?

• Win XP Media Center Edition on M70 - is it possible?

  Hello

  Can someone help me if it is possible to upgrade or install Win XP media center edition 2005 on my equium M70-337 (XP home)?
  Microsoft indicating that pre-installed only available on some laptops.
  Thank you
  Károly

  Hi Károly

  In my view must avoid any problems but I put t see no sense. As much as I know your device is not delivered with TV tuner and watch TV is not possible. Why you want to have MCE?

• Satellite A100: Need drivers for Windows XP Media Center Edition

  Hi there, hoping someone can help me, just bought Windows XP Media Center Edition, had home installed, installed a new and I'm missing some drivers (Ethernet controller, mass storage controller, network controller, PCI device and video controller VGA)

  I have a satellite A100 PSAA9E and I was wondering if there is no driver for this edition of windows yet or if there is no alternative that is pro XP drivers should work?

  Thank you
  Andy.

  Hello

  On this page of Toshiba, you will find drivers for different units.
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Win MCE drivers are not available for Satellite A100, only Win XP.
  Jasmin said, you can try to use the Windows XP drivers as the Win MCE is a WinXP with additional features.
  Check it out

• Side effects of installing windows xp service pack 3 upgrade on windows xp media center edition version 2002 service pack 2

  Will there be side effects to install windows xp service pack 3 update on my windows xp media center edition version 2002 service pack 2?

  Done correctly, installation of SP3 will have as a side effect, a very beneficial: Extended Support for WinXP (x 86) SP2 ends July 13, 2010. After this date, computers that run Windows XP SP2 will NOT be offered additional security updates critical (x 86), automatic updates do not work, and Windows Update Web site is not accessible until SP3 is installed.

  How TO get a computer running WinXP SP2 fully patched
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

• Try to update Media Center Edition 2002 at 2005__

  I'm trying to update to Media Center Edition 2002-2005

  Modifiable/extendable. You buy the PC with Media center edition on it and you've got 2002, you're stuck with 2002. TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Zune on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002 software

  Is there anyway to get the Zune software to work on Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002?

  Hi Balram,

  If you are looking for Windows XP Zune application, you need Windows XP SP3.

  You can download the software from this link.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=27163

  If Windows XP SP3 is not installed, you can download it from this link

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/322389/en-us

• Problem installing Windows XP Pro/Windows Media Center Edition

  A few years ago, I built a system which consists of MS Windows Media Center Edition.  Recently, the hard drive failed.  I replaced the drive with a 1 TB Seagate Barracuda SATA drive.  Strangely, I can't reinstall MS Windows Media Center.  To clarify... with MS Windows Media Center cd in the drive, the installation went well.  The hard drive has been formatted and that the CD-ROM files have been hard disk messages were present.  The next step was a reboot by MS Windows cd.  This is where the installation fails. After the reboot, the Windows XP splash screen came as if the program Windows opened on your desktop.  At halfway through the splash screen, the system restarts.  Reboot forever more.  I don't know what is happening. Anyone?

  Test your player - create a Bootable CD:
  Ranging from 5 to 25% (depending on the make and model) new hard disks are defective.

  If you have a new hard drive Seagate the very next thing would be to download Seagate Seatools
  (bootable CD) and check bad sectors.
  SeaTools for information: http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/seatools/
  SeaTools for Windows download: http://www.seagate.com/support/internal-hard-drives/enterprise-hard-drives/saturn/seatools-win-master/
  SeaTools for DOS download:
  http://www.Seagate.com/support/internal-hard-drives/consumer-electronics/LD25-series/SeaTools-DOS-master/

  HD Tune:
  Provides information of the car and has an option (tab scan error) to test your drive.
  http://www.hdtune.com/

  SpeedFan:
  Monitors internal temperatures and has a function of analysis health online (SMART tab) for hard disks drive.
  It displays your drives model number and compares your drive with other discs of the same brand and model.
  http://www.almico.com/SpeedFan.php

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Key export and Re - installing Windows Media Center Edition

  My hp zd7269cl laptop comes with Windows Media Center Edition version 2002. Now these discs are long gone but I bought oem recovery disks but he said media center 2005. Will I have trouble validating my code the product key (on the bottom of my laptop) after a clean install on new hard drive, because they are records of 2005. Also the driver disks don't work with what is installed on my computer.

  The key and the disc should work, but you may need to activate by phone. Regarding the drivers I check the web site of the support of the factory (for your make and model) and download in a folder or a flash drive and use them and not what the disk you have. Note: Install the driver chipset first, then the remiaing drivers, save the graphics driver for the end.

  How to activate Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307890/en-us

  If the activation of the Internet does not work, then see the section titled: "how to activate Windows XP by phone.
  Also, make sure that you do not confuse the product key numbers and letters
  (number 8 for the letter B, etc.)

  ===================================================================

  Blank page to activate Windows in the wizard of Windows Product Activation
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/314935

  How to contact a Microsoft Product Activation Center:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/default.aspx/KB/950929/en=us

  Microsoft Activation centers worldwide telephone numbers:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
  (This site is for activating Volume License, but if you call, they will help you)

  The phone number is not working:
  Microsoft Wordwide contacts: http://www.microsoft.com/worldwide/default.aspx

  Once Windows activated / Genuine Advantage Notifications:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=afd45b36-3d77-4259-801c-d31a9a90cdcf
  (This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on your PC is genuine and authorized)

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• Xbox 360 and Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005

  Hello

  Hoping to get help with this, because I searched everywhere and had not found an answer.  All the work around the items, reference Windows 7 and 8 not XP my Dell Dimension C521 shipped with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 pre installed.  I've upgraded to SP3 of XP.  A friend of mine gave me his old Xbox 360 (bought a new unit).  When I try to connect to the XBox 360 I get an error message in media library "uninstall the update for media center 2005 and then re-install the update of the site Web of Windows update.  Then, re-run Setup for Xbox 360'

  I checked in my under settinds program control panel, but don't see any element for Media Center 2005, even with show checked all of the updates.  I don't see Media player listed and 2 updates for it.  I have disabled the Windows Firewall did not help.  The Xbox 360 test shows that I can connect to the internet, Xbox Live (no NAT problems) and PC running Media Center.  It fails on the media center connection test.

  I don't want to reinstall all of the Dell backup image software supplied with the camera, I'll have to back up and start over.  Any help is welcome!

  Thank you

  Matt

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Forums of community of Microsoft.
   
  I suggest for the link and follow the steps in the article:
   
  Error message when you try to install a program for the Xbox 360 Media Center Extender in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 with Service Pack 3: "There is a problem with the installation of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005"
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/954622?WA=wsignin1.0
  Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.
   
  Also see Help links:
  Turn your Xbox into Windows Media Center Extender
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/Extender-for-Xbox
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/ph/7024
   
  Windows Media Center on the Xbox 360
  http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/apps/Windows-Media-Center-on-Xbox-360/Windows-Media-Center-on-Xbox-360-Info
   
  I hope this helps.