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  1. KMartin2004

    Backup to DVD with XP's Utility

    Can anyone please tell me how i can do a file and folder backup to my DVD Burner using Windows backup Utility. I don't think it is possible because i only see the option to use CD-R media, NO DVD* media. I would like to do partcial file and folder backups with out having to drag and drop and...
  2. KMartin2004

    Documents and Settings is hanging

    Hello, Whenever i open my Documents and Settings folder, all the contents first load, then it seems as if it freezes for 30-45 seconds before i can open any folders within D&S. What can be causing this. Thanks, KMartin2004.
  3. KMartin2004

    Password Options for New Jump Drive

    i just realized its formatted as FAT32 so i can't use the XP compression utility. :( So i guess i will just use the WinZip and hope every computer i run in to has it installed. Or i can keep a copy of the free version on my jump drive incase i need to install it to open my files. Thanks...
  4. KMartin2004

    Password Options for New Jump Drive

    I just got a new jump drive and it does not have software for Password protection. Can anyone recommend something i can use on all XP computers that does not require installing on every computer i use. Does Windows XP have a password creator? If so how can i find it. Thanks, KMartin2004.
  5. KMartin2004

    Backup - Backup - Backup !!!!!!!

    Is there a way to back up only the items that have been changed or editted? Can i do this with what comes wth XP Pro or do i need a third party program? Thanks, KMartin2004.
  6. KMartin2004

    IDE vs SATA

    I've been chatting with someone who said he has all his programs on one drive and keeps all the saved files on a second drive. So basically anything that gets saved is on the second drive. Would this be a good idea for me to do something like this? Then i can buy an external and back up to it...
  7. KMartin2004

    IDE vs SATA

    Hello everyone, hope you are all have a nice weekend. I have two 40 gig hard drives. One has XP pro on is and the other 2000 Pro. All i want to use this time is XP Pro.I want to back up all my data on both drives and reinstall everything again. Can you all offer some creative ideas on how i...
  8. KMartin2004

    My mobo and the future.

    Thanks bcastner, i needed to hear that. KMartin2004.
  9. KMartin2004

    Rules of RAM

    Thank you so much tf1. I thank you all for you time and info. KMartin2004.
  10. KMartin2004

    My mobo and the future.

    Hello everyone. How long do you think this mobo will last me? I don't require super high performance but i like some speed. This is what i have: mobo A7N8X Deluxe cpu AMD Athlon XP 2400+ 266 RAM 256+256 Daul channel 400 3200 w/max 3gig HHD 2x40 gig on IDE VID nVidia 64mb i...
  11. KMartin2004

    Rules of RAM

    Thank you cdogg, Bcastner, and tf1 for all your info. tf1, you make it sound like it would be a bad thing to go from 512 dual channel to 1.5 single. I see that it will cut the bus in half but what does that really do to someone who like to listen to music and play a few game? More RAM with...
  12. KMartin2004

    Rules of RAM

    Hey everyone, can someone please tell me if there is a problem with mixing RAM size? For example: 256+256+128+64 if i had four slots and i out these in those slots would this be ok> I have the A7N8X Deluxe MOBO w/dual channel 400DDR 3200 it has three slots. I have 256+256 dual channel in use...
  13. KMartin2004

    How to get rid of Dual Boot

    wolluf, you bring up a good point. Why would XP show as drive C? I thought the boot disk is always Drive C. Thanks, KMart2004.
  14. KMartin2004

    How to get rid of Dual Boot

    Thank you Bcastner and marcs41 for your information. I will try to use this information this weekend. I'm kinda nervouse that i might do something wrong. I think i need to back up my system before i edit the .ini file. Bcastner, how safe is this without backing up my system? Thanks, KMart2004.
  15. KMartin2004

    How to get rid of Dual Boot

    OK, I'm sorry, but i gave the incorrect information. I couldn't really remember. The computer was preinstalled with 2000 Pro not XP. So 2000 Pro was installed first on 1st hard dirve and XP Pro on hard drive 2. I want to keep XP and dump 2000. 2000 is on the boot disk, but i dont want to keep...
  16. KMartin2004

    How to get rid of Dual Boot

    Hello everyone, I have a dual boot system which has Windows 2000Pro/Xp Pro. I had my computer built with XP Pro preinstalled for me then i added a second hard drive and installed 2000 Pro which i needed for school. Well, this caused XP to not boot anylonger. So i did a XP fix which then worked...
  17. KMartin2004

    How to change computer name?

    Right Click My Computer --> Properties --> Select Computer Name Tab. Click Change button next to where it says something about changing the name of the computer. KMart2004
  18. KMartin2004

    Home network not working correctly

    Try checking for third party firewall. disable it while on a network. Try that if you have a firewall enabled. KMart2004.
  19. KMartin2004

    Remote Assistent on LAN

    Is it possible to use Remote Assistent on a LAN? I just would to use both pc's from one. Thanks. KMart2004
  20. KMartin2004

    Windows Updates Trancfer to other pc

    Bcastner, since i was using ICS, i have to leave my ICF disabled so that would not help from being attacted via the internet. I was just trying to think of the best way to do updates on a network the safest way. Thanks, KMart2004.

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