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  1. otter17

    computer won't recognize new RAM

    I checked out crucial's website. Crucial only sells 64 Mb modules; however, if you look at the system info for the Compaq Prosignia on the same webpage it states that the maximum memory is 192Mb (the 64 Mbs onboard + a 128 Mb module). The maximum memory of 192Mb is confirmed in the computer user...
  2. otter17

    computer won't recognize new RAM

    I just installed a new 128 Mb RAM module into a Compaq Prosignia 150 laptop; however the computer did not recognize the new memory. The laptop continued to fail to recognize the new RAM after several reinstallations. I eventually gave up after the computer refused to boot. I installed the...
  3. otter17

    Windows 2000 setup error

    I just got the cd-rom to boot! I had to disable floppy seek at boot up (even though I had selected the Cd-Rom as the boot drive). Thanks Ma5 for making me check my BIOS settings again.
  4. otter17

    Windows 2000 setup error

    I am trying to install W2K on a new AMD Dual processor machine w/ SCSI hard drive. I tried booting from the CD but I got the message: "missing operating system" and then the computer hangs. I then booted from a Windows 98 floppy and tried installing W2K, but I got a blue screen w/ the...
  5. otter17

    hard drive surgery

    I have three drives, one with the OS and apps and two with data. The data is from old projects, some of which are backed-up; however, some of the data, while not mission critical, represents a lot of work, which I would hate to lose. My computer will no longer boot into Windows w/ the Seagate...
  6. otter17

    hard drive surgery

    I recently suffered from a hard drive (it's data only) crash--I booted up one day to hear some sickening clicking and grinding of metal from my usually trusty 4.5 Gb UltraWide SCSI Seagate Barracuda. Windows booted up and the device manager showed the Seagate drive was there; however, it did not...
  7. otter17

    hard drive surgery

    I recently suffered from a hard drive (it's data only) crash--I booted up one day to hear some sickening clicking and grinding of metal from my usually trusty 4.5 Gb UltraWide SCSI Seagate Barracuda. Windows booted up and the device manager showed the Seagate drive was there; however, it did not...

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