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  1. BRen13

    BIOS Upgrade gone wrong

    My coomputer is a Gateway product and is running an Intel D845PT chipset with an AMI BIOS. The BIOS has never been upgraded since I bought in 2001. I ran the ExpressUpgrade for this chipset provided by Intel. Of course after the fact, I read some more documentation suggesting to get the...
  2. BRen13

    Removing WINNT folder

    This looks like will do the trick. I'll give it a try and once again...thanks.
  3. BRen13

    Removing WINNT folder

    bcastner- Just so we are on the same page it was a clean install that allowed for the duplicated folders. As it stands, the new folder that was created (WINDOWS) is an exact copy of the old WINNT folder minus the programs that I had installed on my machine. All of my programs and neccessary...
  4. BRen13

    Removing WINNT folder

    I recently had my system crash on me and had to re-install XP (Home Edition). In doing so I mistakenly installed it again in the same partition. In removing the corrupt version thought I eliminated all the old folders that were associate with it. However, I failed to remove the WINNT folder...
  5. BRen13

    Two versions of XP in same partition, need tu remove one

    Everybody that has helped over the past couple of days...THANKS!!! My system is back to normal except for finding my old files but NoobX has given some info on project for that and I'm confident it will be successfull. My machine has not operated correctly for a long time even before the...
  6. BRen13

    Two versions of XP in same partition, need tu remove one

    NoobX - I like what you have presented; however, I think there maybe some confusion. The two OS are on the same partition. There in lies my delima on how to proceed. Will this method still be practical? bcastner - I read through the articles that you presented and I have read these as well...
  7. BRen13

    Associating Files with XP

    NoobX - I was right it is a NVIDIA GeForece2x 100/200 video card. Thanks for the word of caution on the irq's. happykappy - I may have to give you method a go at it. I've been busy and I haven't been fully able to try NoobX and bcastner's remedies just yet. Thanks for the advice!
  8. BRen13

    Two versions of XP in same partition, need tu remove one

    I have two versions of XP Home Edition installed in the same partition. One being corrupted the other perfectly fine and running better than ever! NoobX and bcastner have helped me resolve some issues and provided some great help and resources. Thanks again guys! Now I would like to remove...
  9. BRen13

    Associating Files with XP

    Thanks guys for you help. I never could find the drivers for my video card from the manufacturer. I do now have proof positive that all my photos and MP3 are gone. Now I just need to somehow remove my corrupt verison. Any advice will be appreciated? Thanks again!
  10. BRen13

    Associating Files with XP

    NoobX - That is my main issue. My corrupt system will not boot up even in safe mode. It asks if I want to perform a repair then it will not let me perform the repair...vicious cycle I tell ya. Also would you know if removing the corrupt version will remove my files as well?
  11. BRen13

    Associating Files with XP

    The best the I can tell I am running a NVIDIA GeForece2x 100/200 video card. Does this sound right? II used the Everset software to run an inventory and this is the only card to comes up. Unless I am looking in th wrong place.
  12. BRen13

    Associating Files with XP

    I run XP Home Edition and recently ran into a problem with my system not starting. The stop message I received was "stop: 0XC0000008E(0XC0000005, 0X8060AB13, 0XF76089AC, 0X00000000)" which I could only troubleshoot down to corruput or missing drivers. Since my OS is an OEM product I tried to...

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