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I write after searching for 'Apps run on USB Drive'. I have not yet found a way to run apps of my own chosing on a windows formatted USB drive. Seeking to run microsoft XNA developer apps and some windows SDKs on a 16GB USB drive. Hoping for an informed reply.

Recently upgraded netbook DIMM from 1Gb to 2. Also adjusted the pagefile to 2Gb and checked MSConfig. The latency has reduced but not nearly as much as expected. Never had a solid state drive [15Gb] and so I write to inquire if any additional steps can be taken to reduce the hard drive activity

Much thanks for your timely reply. Yes I am aware of VMware and the microsoft equivalent. I wanted to try the USB path to confirm proof of concept and test portability. i.e. move a USB server to other computers. After past installations I've not had good outcomes with VMware. Would you be...

Would like to install either server 2003 or advanced server 2000 on a 4GB USB drive connected to a Vista Ultimate desktop with DSL internet access. I am aware that they are legacy versions but I would like to practice installation, configuration and administration. Is this doable and what...

Have a Dell X1 Laptop that recognizes an HP CD Writer External USB connected CD drive when Windows is launched but is not seen when the BIOS is set to recognize that same drive when I need to change the boot order. Is there a different drive that is needed for the boot to recognize? Guidance...

Much thanks for your timely reply. Regrettably, the article would not be useful. I cannot get back to my operating system nor can I move forward to whatever sysprep was supposed to produce. I am resigned to having to reinstall Vista. I can get to a command prompt and would ask if there is...

Launched Sysprep to experience the creation of an image. I now find upon reboot that the machine opens to a black screen with the text " setting up computer". I did not think that creating an image would interfere with its normal functions. I would ask how I can get it to boot up to the...

Seletect some text with the intention to "convert to Outline". This option was not found... seeking guidance. Additionally, the F1 help option on the top toolbar launches the firefox web browser, not help files. Is there any way to 'point' towards the appropriate folder. Is there a way to...

I write in search of guidance from a hobbyist for a project under consideration. My interest is in using Bluetooth wireless technology/voice command to control a device much like the pairing of a headset and cell phone. > > My query is about what coding platform is foremost in this particular...

New to networking and although I’ve installed printers to workstations, I’ve never installed a new printer to the ethernet network. I only know that an IP address is to be reserved for the new printer through DHCP if the printer software does not scan the network and find an unused address. If...

IIS 2005 and Virtual Server issue. The install requires that IIS be installed and running. I am using an XP Pro laptop. I installed the IIS from the XP CD but Virtual server still requires IIS. New to all of this and looking for guidance

Have used the HP 870cxi for years with no issue. I now have a need to print on envelopes and have problems. There is a device that accepts the envelope but this device can be slid to the far left or far right. When on the left side printing leads to a flashing yellow light. When on the right...

Greetings: Much thanks for the timely reply. I neglected to mention that this is a Netfinity 5000 [8659 41Y. The replacement drive jumper was set to master. Since this post I have learned that the server is set to accept only devices on the hardware compatibility list. It is not the jumper...

Would like to change the existing CD ROM [which works presently] for a DVD ROM. Thought the drivers would recognize the new one but diagnostics indicate that no primary master or slave drive is installed. How can I get the machine to recognize the new drive?

I have an Intel 550Mhz Pentium III processor in the IBM Netfinity 5000. The boot process recognizes only a 500Mhz processor. I have consulted with the hardware manual and the switch settings for either processor speed does not address the issue. I have also added an identical processor and...