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• Problems installing XP SP3

  I am running Windows XP Pro and I get blue screen: 0 X... 8th errors. I'm not able to install service pack SP3, which is part of the recommended solution. I get a fillowed "' access error [OK] remove SP3 [OK]. Now what?

  Sharktooth_Guitar wrote: Well now even after I deleted everything and formatted and have therefore no antivirus I get this error 0x0000007B...

  May have answered your question!

  
  0X0000007B: INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE
  (Click to view online MSDN article.)
  Windows lost access to system volume partition or start during the startup process. Usual causes: installation of device drivers incorrect when you install or upgrade of equipment in the storage card, or a virus. [emphasis]
  
  Source: http://aumha.org/a/stop.htm

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) will NOT fix it!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care of everything on the next page before connecting the machine to the internet or a local network (i.e. other computers) and before using a USB or SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formattedotherwise:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free and download/run the removal tool before installing updates, Windows Service Packs, or updates IE and before installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  See also:

  Risks & benefits of P2P file sharing
  http://www.Microsoft.com/protect/data/downloadfileshare/filesharing.aspx
  http://blogs.technet.com/MMPC/archive/2008/10/06/the-cost-of-free-software.aspx

  Measures to help prevent spyware
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/spyware/prevent.aspx

  Measures to help prevent computer worms
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/worms/prevent.aspx

  Avoid fake security software!
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/antivirus/rogue.aspx

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility.

  If you need help, start your own new thread here: http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• Satellite A200-PSAF3A cannot install XP SP3

  I have an A200 - PSAF3A laptop computer which came with Windows vista, but also a disc provided by toshiba downgrade to XP. I used the disk and followed the instructions to downgrade to XP Prof SP2 successfully.

  I am now trying to install XP SP3 as an update and it progresses the installation in the "back up the registry ' step and then fails and I get a message"service pack 3 put up error".»

  I used the information on the microsoft Web site trobleshooting and none of these solutions have solved the problem. (BTW - there is another 20 XP SP2 updates that also won't install!)

  I would like to solve the installation of XP SP3 - all the tips would be appreciated.

  Thks

  Hello

  I doubt that there are those who might say why you could not install SP3.
  Fact is that the installation of SP3 should functions and it s any laptop you are using. It is not in the laptop!

  In your case, I recommend to clean the BONES and the registry using CCleaner.
  Then you must download the full pack of SP3 and it need to store on the HARD drive.

  After which allows to launch the update exe

• Satellite P300-133 - problem installing Win Xp

  Hello

  I have a problem installing win xp to Satellite p300-133.
  To resolve this problem, I have tried the solutions:
  switch to ahci mode in bios and incorporating storage drivers compatibility intel to the installation cd xp with nlite, but none of them solved the problem.

  Laptop computer starts from the cd of xp and xp installation says "program Setup inspects your hardware configuration" and then a blank black screen comes.
  After that, the installation does nothing and waits indefinitely.

  Any ideas on this problem? Thank you.

  Hello

  > switch to compatibility ahci mode in the bios and the integration of the storage drivers Intel to xp with nlite installation cd, but none of them solved the problem.

  The two methods are good!
  You can install the Win XP without drivers Intel Storage Manager (SATA drivers) but in this case the SATA mode must be on compatible mode.
  It works for sure!

  The second method is the installation of the SATA drivers with nLite (drivers can be integrated into the new drive Win XP).

  I put t understand why this doesn t work on your laptop. I think it's a problem with your Win XP drive. Contains this Win XP SP2 or SP3?
  If this isn't the case, then you should use nLite to include min the Win XP SP2.

  Check it!

• I can't install the SP3 from Microsoft Update Center

  I can't install the SP3 from Microsoft Update Center.So I contacted Microsoft Support and ran diagnostic scan tool and sent the results. They send e-mail attachment reset_subinacle. It's done. FAILED. I tried 3 times and 2 days later... still cannot copy beethov9.wma. file. So now what should I do to get this SP3 on my son's computer? My son has enough disk space for SP3 and I made sure and prepared for this installation. Does anyone know what I need to do? Help!

  Ideas:

  • You have problems with programs
  • Error messages
  • Recent changes to your computer
  • What you have already tried to solve the problem

  jneen420

  Yes, I'm familiar with your recent discussions on this particular computer as well as the fact that he gave to your son as a used computer. Be so familiar with the history of this computer, I feel confident in saying he was already infected when he gave your son.

  I fear that the only way to get this computer secure and fully patched to Windows Update will be formatting the hard drive - and then do a clean install of Windows.

  Since you don't have the disks that originally came with the computer (and assuming that the original owner would have given them to you when gave you the computer if there were), we must assume (or at least to cross our fingers and hope) that there is a hidden restore partition that could be used to return the computer to the condition it was before first it left the factory. I can assure you that can support Dell & will help you, if not directly through the Dell Community forum:http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514.aspx

  Follow the instructions below:

  Personal data backup (which none should be considered 100% reliable at this point) then format the HARD disk and do a clean install of Windows.  Please note that a repair installation (upgrade AKA on-site) won't fix this!

  HOW to do a clean install of Windows XP: see method 1 and http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html#steps in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/978307

  Once installed the clean, you will have the equivalent of a "new computer" in order to take care ofeverything on the next page before otherwise connect the machine to the internet or one local network (i.e. other computers) and before using a flash drive or the SD card that is not brand new, or has not been freshly formatted:

  4 steps to help protect your new computer before going online
       http://www.Microsoft.com/security/pypc.aspx

  Other useful references include:

  HOW to get a computer that is running Windows XP Gold (no Service Pack) fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.windowsupdate/MSG/3f5afa8ed33e121c

  HOW TO get a computer that is running Windows XP SP1 (a) or SP2 fully patched (after a clean install)
  http://groups.Google.com/group/Microsoft.public.WindowsXP.General/MSG/a066ae41add7dd2b

  Tip: After getting the computer fully patched, download/install KB971029 manually:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971029

  NB: No matter what Norton or McAfee free trial which is preinstalled on the computer when you bought will be reinstalled (but invalid) when Windows is reinstalled. You MUST uninstall the trial for free AND download/run the removal tool appropriate prior to installing the updates, Windows Service Packs or IE upgrades AND BEFORE installing your new anti-virus application (which will require WinXP SP3 must be installed).

  Norton Removal Tool
       FTP://ftp.Symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/removal_tools/Norton_Removal_Tool.exe

  McAfee Consumer product removal tool
       http://download.McAfee.com/Products/Licensed/cust_support_patches/MCPR.exe

  If you need extra help (in addition to that provided in the Dell forum), please start a new thread in this forum MS:http://social.answers.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/xprepair/threads

  If these procedures look too complex - and there is no shame in admitting this isn't your cup of tea - take the machine to a local, good reputation and stand-alone computer (that is, not BigBoxStoreUSA or Geek Squad) repair facility. Expect to pay about $150 USD (or more) for this service.

  [Yes, times are tight for all of us right now. [You might find a computer local club or a technical school that could do this work for you free of charge.]

  Wish I had better news for you, Jeannine. Good luck!

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• BIOS update problems. After SP3 update, I got the BSOD and cannot be run in Mode without failure.

  Yesterday I went to the AMD site to download the latest version of the BIOS.  I installed the SP3 for XP and got the BSOD but no details, only four error codes after the Stop 0x0000007e.

  Registered under a WinZip BIOS and when I opened it, it was defined as a file of VLC media player, which seemed poorly, and as a text file, which seemed wrong.  Earlier, but I had been able to open it, then run, and then he said that I had to stop so he could activate.  So when I said if turned off, the system said, hang on, it's not over and if you stop now, you may lose files.  So I waited, nothing happened.  So I did it again, and he says that you want to uninstall, suggesting it was already installed.

  If it has been installed, it has obviously had no effect on my BSOD problem.  Only, I can boot into safe mode since I've upgraded to SP3.  And a question he says might be the problem, it's a BIOS updated.

  Have I not two BIOS?  One for the CPU and one for the motherboard?  I went to update my ASUS MB, but who could have got WinZip number, not the AMD BIOS for the CPU.  Anyway, still getting the BSOD.  And when I started, I don't think that the version of the BIOS has changed.  But I could check my version against the latest versions, and I'm seriously out of date.

  I have an AMD Athlon 64 X 2 6000 + 89v.

  Motherboard is ASUS M2N-SLI-Deluxe

  I really don't think the updated BIOS updated.

  Have you tried the method of resolution 1 in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/953356 and is the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\Intelppm this?

  Have you seen http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=230796A7-54D6-4C31-BDA3-EFD2F7E87A8C ?

  The foregoing despite...

  What application or antivirus security suite is installed and your current subscription?  What anti-spyware (other than Defender) applications?  What third-party firewall (if applicable)?  Who were these applications that run in the background when you tried to install SP3?

  A (another) Norton or McAfee application has already been installed on the computer (for example, a free trial version which is preinstalled when you bought it)?

  How to troubleshoot a failed installation of WinXP SP3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950718

  WinXP SP3 - read all the prerequisites for a successful installation
  http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2008/05/08/Windows-XP-SP3-read-all-prerequisites-for-a-successful-installation.aspx

  Free installation and unlimited compatibility support for WinXP SP3 is available since April 14, 2008 to May 2009.  This support will cost U.S.$ 59 or by higher incident now.

  ~ Robear Dyer (PA Bear) ~ MS MVP (that is to say, mail, security, Windows & Update Services) since 2002 ~ WARNING: MS MVPs represent or work for Microsoft

• IPod Classic 7 G 160 GB ' there was a problem installing this hardware: Apple iPod USB Device ".

  I have recently (June 2014) bought a brand new Ipod Classic 7 G 160 GB Model A1238.

  Whenever I connect via USB to a PC running XP SP3 and Itunes V10.0.7.2 it is always treated as if it were a new connection, i.e. "new hardware found". After trying to install it, it says so "cannot install this hardware" and "there was a problem installing this hardware: Apple iPod USB Device."
  I have also a 2009 16 GB Ipod Nano 4 G model 1285 and this is recognized by the PC whenever it is connected through the USB port itself.
  I connected the Ipod Classic 7 G to a laptop running Vista and Itunes V10.0.7.2 where the Ipod is recognized and installed.

  Even if the PC States that there is a problem installing the Ipod, it still appears in Itunes and I can download music to it and disconnect by using safe mode disconnect.

  PC XP SP3 - Ipod Classic
  I watched "Device Manager" under "Drives", the Ipod Classic is listed as an "Apple Ipod USB Device", but has an exclanation score against it.

  Right-click on the 'Apple Ipod USB Device' properties and the "Volumes" tab it shows the drive with the exact name and the size of the data, by clicking on the properties of "Driver" tab it says 'Unknown' driver provider, driver Date and Driver Version as being "not available". By clicking on the "Driver Details" properties, it shows a driver file-

  C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\PartMgr.sys, File Version 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp080413-2108).

  Under "Device Manager" USB controllers, there is an entry for "Apple Mobile Devices USB Driver" and a "USb Mass Storage Device"

  The 'Apple Mobile Devices USB Driver' lists two drivers:
  C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\usbaapl.sys and
  C:\WINDOWS\System32\usbaaplrc.sys

  The "USB Mass Storage Device" list a driver:
  C:\WINDOWS\System32\Drivers\USBSTOR. SYS

  PC XP SP3 - Ipod Nano

  I repeated the steps above with the Ipod Nano, connected to the PC and the driver provider is presented as Microsoft with the driver as 07/01/01 Date and Version of the driver as 5.1.2535.0.
  In the "Driver Details" properties, it shows TWO driver files:

  C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\disk.sys AND meanings
  C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\PartMgr.sys.
  At the same time with the Version of the file 5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp080413-2108).

  The 'Apple Mobile Devices USB Driver' and "USB Mass Storage Device" are the same as for the Ipod Classic.

  I followed the procedure to remove Itunes and even the update to Itunes to V11.2.2 nothing works.

  I am aware that the system is also that XP can now be updated.

  So, why not not Windows Installer Ipod Classic and why the disk.sys driver does not appear

  According to the details of the pilot?

  Is the 7 G Ipod Classic not compatible with XP SP3?

  Yes it is compatible with XP SP3.

  Try asking in the forums of Apple iPod:

  https://discussions.Apple.com/community/iPod/ipod_classic?CategoryID=204

• No internet after installing xp sp3

  Original title: I installed XP SP3 and it seems to have erased all my network connections. Now will not set up new so I have no internet access... Any ideas?
  Had a recurring problem with the crash of the PC. This was resolved after I installed SP3, but the installation seems to have wiped my network connections. If I run the wizards to build their new it simply refuses to do so. I tried to reinstall my router, but that did no good.

  Help!

  Hello

  You receive an error message on the computer?

   
  Method 1:
  You can solve the problem of connection by following the steps in the link provided.
  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-Windows

  Method 2:
  You can try the steps listed in the links and check if it helps:
  Device Manager and network connections may be blank after you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/953791

  Device Manager may not show that all devices and network connections may not display network connections after installing Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/953979
  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.
  
  Method 3:
  You can also check out the link to see how to install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  Steps to take before you install Windows XP Service Pack 3
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950717

• I reinstalled XP. I have SP1 is not found, but did install SP2 & SP3. I just located SP1 and it wouldn't install because SP2 & SP3 has been installed.

  I reinstalled XP. I have SP1 is not found, but did install SP2 & SP3. I just located SP1 and it wouldn't install because 2 & 3 have been installed. Can I uninstall SP2 & Sp3 then download sp1 and install. What started this was my to tinstall net3.5 sp1 updates. He couldn't because there was no SP1 and I don't have any further updates until that this update is installed. Help

  Thank you

  Q: what about this one? -Online http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/ie/forum/ie8-windows_xp/i-cannot-open-websites-using-internet-explorer-8/6f1e53c8-3522-4a78-8e4a-336863deb7fd
  A: the answers I received has not solved the problem. That's why I reinstaled XP

  1. but you started this thread on 06 September, almost a week after you 'reinstalled XP' and then installed SP2 & SP3. Please explain?

  KB2393802 was missing, I tried to download and said that it was not available.

  2. How have you tried to download & where was she available (for example, when you ran a further manual verification of updates today)?

  3. what 'net3.5 sp1' update you referring (e.g. KB951847)?

  4 WEBCAST: What is the full name of your Norton application (for example, Norton AntiVirus;) Norton Security Suite) and when (exact date preference) your current subscription expire?

  5 When you finished the clean install of Windows XP, etc., 01 September, how long was the computer connected to the internet until you have installed the Norton application?

  6 WEBCAST: Is Firefox, Chrome or any other alternative browser installed?

  7. have you backups of ANY changes Registry Mechanic has made to your computer since you've done the clean install of Windows XP on 01 September? [1]

  ==========================================================
  [1] injudicious use of registry cleaners can play a role here. TIP: If you still think again your registry database must be cleaned, repaired, amplified, to the point, healed, twisted, fixed, enlarged, "swept" or optimized (it isn't), read http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099 and draw your own conclusions. See also http://blogs.technet.com/markrussinovich/archive/2005/10/02/registry-junk-a-windows-fact-of-life.aspx

• When you try to install the HP Laserjet 1300 printer error there is a problem installing this hardware.

  Original title: HP Laserjet 1300 Windows XP, SP3 error installation

  When you try to install the HP Laserjet 1300 printer, I get the following error message and the process stops and restores.

  CANNOT INSTALL THIS HARDWARE

  There was a problem installing this hardware

  HP Laserjet 1300 PCL 6

  An error occurred during the installation of the device.

  The specified Module could not be found.

  I have used the original printer installation cd, bought a new cd from HP and downloaded the drivers directly from the HP Web site and I get the same error.  The record show error install printer on each attempt of events. Can anyone help?  Thank you

  Hello

  You are able to install other programs?

   

  Method 1: See the following article:

   

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/document?DocName=c02073861&LC=en&cc=us&product=3795406

   

  Method 2: view the following steps and see if that helps.

  (a) disconnect the printer

  (b) uninstall the software and drivers on the computer

  (c) plug the printer back

  (d) allow the Hardware Wizard search for drivers

  e) if it does not, it asks you to install the source for the drivers, the installation driver CD and install the drivers and see if that helps.

• Problem installing KB2728973 ' Unathorized digital certificates could allow spoofing "which was released 10JULY2012

  Has anyone had a problem installing KB2728973 ' Unathorized digital certificates could allow spoofing "which was released 10JULY2012?  I could not this patch to run after double-clicking on it.  This was true for XP SP3 and Server 2003 SP2.  Your comments are appreciated.  By-the-way, I met all three requirements that are suggested in the section "Known issues" section of Microsoft.

  Help us help you: start by reading this post 'sticky '...

  What information to post in the Windows Update forum
      http://answers.Microsoft.com/thread/1467f44b-ee27-4F7D-98d7-f1c4b35b3395

  ===========

  It is a forum for specific consumers. You will find the Windows Server support in these forums: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/category/windowsserver

• Do not install xp sp3 os in my computer hp laptop

  Dear Sir, I have hp g60 laptop computer US model 230. I installed windows 7 in there. I have xp sp3 os cd bootable. When I try to boot xp from rebooting my computer, a massage appear "press a key to start. Then I pressed a button any. After several minutes. a massage appear that are as follows: "a problem has been detected and windows has shut down to prevent damage to your computer. If this is the first time you've seen this stop error screen, restart your computer if this screen appears again, follow these step. Check for viruses on your computer. Remove any newly installed hard drives or hard drive controllers. Check your hard drive to ensure that it is properly configured and completed. Run CHKDSK / F to check the hard drive corruption and then restart your computer. Technical information STOP: 0 X 000000780 (0XF78D2542, 0XC0000034, 0x00000000, 0x00000000) ' I installed windows 7 just now and not any driver I have installed in it. " All the drivers work correctly in the windows operating system 7 (not any yellow question marks in device next to any driver manager). I have scan my computer in full and no virus found. But when I try to install xp sp3 os inside appear above even massage in each trial. Please help me to install xp sp3 os step by step. Thank you.

  You need the SATA ICH9M driver slipstreamed with nLite:

  http://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?AGR=Y&ProductID=2991&DwnldID=17883&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows%20XP%20Professional * & lang = fra

  Extract with 7Zip and use nLite wake and burn a new cd of XP. If you are unsure how to proceed, refer to the Guide of Daniel here:

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-operating-systems-and/SATA-drivers-for-XP-solution-on-0x0000007B-BSOD/TD-p/114120

• to install xp sp3 on the computer hp laptop dv4 1318tu

  Hi all

  recently, I have a hp dv4series 1318tu notebook with vista preinstalled home premium basic with core 2duo trial, 4 GB of ram and 297 GB of hard drive. I tried many things to install xp sp3 on it and installed it (nlite) with the help of the thread with the link below. but the probleum his presist. After all my efforts sound does'nt installed. so I recovered using vista recovery disks.

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/notebook-operating-systems-and/problem-in-Instlling-XP-in-HP-DV4-1318tu-series/m-p/126411

  So I decided to install xp as os double with vista. Sir I repuest know how to install xp sp3 (either using nlite or n - lite) and the legacy of this facility on the performance of the pc as the system will become slowly etc.

  I heard that if installing xp on vista preinstalled the i will have to manage the startup option using third-party software, as I don't have the vista installation disc; I have discs(3-DVD) of recovery.

  so, if I need to use any software for Startup Manager then please post a link to free software.

  I'll be oblized to the answer of the year...

  Ok.. Finally, after 3 days of my effort of aggrassive, I found the solution.

  required system:

  (1) windows vista recovery disk (can be downloaded from the following link)

  (2) easyBcd 2.0.2

  (3) Windows XP sp2 or higher and and nlite.

  Steps: -.

  (1) initially simply xp can'nt be installed. wake so this xp on a cd as shown on the following web:http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Operating-systems-and/Problem-in-Instlling-XP-in-HP-dv4-1318tu-series/m-p/126411

  (this step is for hp dv4 series laptop. I have the same.)

  (2) go to the following web page and learn how to reduce the disk to create a new partition for xp must be installed. and install xp (as shown) on the new partition. http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/install-Windows-XP-on-your-pre-installed-Windows-Vista-computer/ now you have pc with xp and no option to boot from vista as vista bootloader is currupted.

  (2) go to the following web page and download windows vista recoverydisc. Download http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1 easybcd2.0.2 and install (note that easybcd does not work and gives an error). Copybootsect.exefrom the bin of easyBCD (where it is installed) and paste it into the recoverydisc of vista (downloaded above) > startup folder.

  (3) now to create a bootable disc of this updated (after gluing bootsect.exe) recovery disk. You can can create bootable USB drive. Goto http://torrentz.eu/ and download UltraISO > intall > select the vista (with added boosect.exe) recoverydisc the bottom > menubar > Bootable > write disk image and follow the instructions to create a pen yr starter drive.

  (4) now insert your bootable cd/USB with vista recovery disk > yu restart > device(cd/pendrive) yr to boot from to choose. > Click Next > fix your computer (not install now)> vista recoverydisc > select command prompt > type exactlyas follws byreplacing X with the letter by which your system assigns a boot media.

  Bootrec.exe /fixmbr x:\boot\bootsect.exe/nt60 all/force

  now restart your pcand it will boot with vista.

  (5) install easyBCD and goto edit menu start > select the drive letter from manually where xp is installed > add new entry. and reboot and you did.

• Problem installing device a1530n

  Running Win XP Media Center Edition.  Had minor graphical problems at the top of the IE bar periodically endangered.  Decided to remove the Intel (r) 82945G Express Chipset adapter in Device Manager and then do a scan for new hardware.  And now I get the message of the new hardware detected that says.

  Cannot install this hardware

  There was a problem installing this hardware:

  Intel (r) 82945G Express Chipset Family

  An error occurred during the installation of the device

  Access is denied.

  I am connected to the computer as an administrator.  I tried to install this even in safe mode and get the same error above.  Any clues on what do I do?  The computer runs only in VGA mode.

  Thanks in advance.

  Link to screen shot of the error message.

• Re: Tecra M9 - Clean install XP SP3 - sound doesn't work do not

  I installed XP SP3 on my M9 from scratch, all the drivers are loaded and my device manager, says it all is hunky dory, but sound does not plug headphones or loudspeakers.

  I reinstalled the Realtek drivers a couple of times now but still nothing.

  Help!

  The volume is somehow put on MUTE? Have you already checked this option?