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| Thread ID: 120613 | 2011-09-17 02:14:00 | Reinstal XP Home | Winston001 (3612) | Press F1 |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1231713 | 2011-09-18 09:10:00 | step 2 repair f**kit just reinstall the operating system leave repairs to pros who know what they are doing :) | milkster1976 (16554) | ||
| 1231714 | 2011-09-18 09:13:00 | step 2 repair f**kit just reinstall the operating system leave repairs to pros who know what they are doing :) I wouldn't let you near a computer. Go away. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 1231715 | 2011-09-18 09:46:00 | I personally wouldn't use the drivers on the disc after the initial build. They are generally out of date by the time the gear lands in NZ. Yeah, the driver CDs are always horribly out of date, even brand new. I can't remember the last time I ever used one - only as a last resort in my opinion. step 9 install service packs 1 to 3 ( available for free from the Microsoft web site ) Why? They are cumulative, you only need to install SP3. Of course using a slipstreamed CD with SP3 already on it is even better. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1231716 | 2011-09-18 09:51:00 | your absolutely right | milkster1976 (16554) | ||
| 1231717 | 2011-09-18 10:40:00 | I wouldn't let you near a computer. Go away. +1 a cowboy 'tech' methinks this guy is |
GameJunkie (72) | ||
| 1231718 | 2011-09-18 11:50:00 | Ok ok I've found the box from Metla with the cds including an unopened Windows XP Home disc with registration number. The pc itself is in a great Tsunami case with neons and looks the biz. I've just uninstalled every game I can find so will see what difference that makes. | Winston001 (3612) | ||
| 1231719 | 2011-09-18 12:31:00 | I've just uninstalled every game I can find so will see what difference that makes. Unfortunately that may not do all that much... Most games just sit there doing nothing until you're actually playing them so they shouldn't make much of a performance impact. Unless they are using something like Steam which does run on startup, checks for updates etc. If you do reinstall you could consider installing Windows twice for example, making 2 partitions on the drive and giving the kids a separate copy of Windows to bugger up for themselves, keeping your own installation clutter-free. |
Agent_24 (57) | ||
| 1231720 | 2011-09-18 12:32:00 | I wouldnt bother if you're going to reinstall. If youre formatting it. To make things easier (if youre going to format). Get this (www.ryanvm.net) , Nlite and RyanVM Integrator (www.ryanvm.net) (thats if you know how to use this). And this (voidseesaw.com B06907C8A1245BAE3.7z) . It'll make things a LOT faster. The first link has everything in it up to last weeks updates (inc the .net framework files. DX). Except a service pack. And obviously the key The 2nd link is the program you need to integrate the 1st link into the slipstream. And the 3rd is so you can remove the crap you dont neeed (MRT,WGA,Desktop search,Bitlocker for XP, which are in the 1st file in the 1st link). You can do this before you format (but you need .Net framework 2 (so Nlite will work). You use Nlite first, remove what you dont want (Dont create the ISO). Then you use RyanVM, add the 1st link wait for it to finish then use the 2nd link to remove what you dont want |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1231721 | 2011-09-18 12:39:00 | Best to keep it simple. Insert disc and follow the options.... |
Metla (12) | ||
| 1231722 | 2011-09-18 13:14:00 | i am very sorry that i have upset and come across as a smart ass with my inexperience and lack of industry knowledge so here is two ways i would approach your computer problem 1\ full reinstall step 1 backup your personal documents as you have already done. step 2 use double driver to backup my drivers ( safety first ) step 3 restart the computer and ensure that my computer will boot from cd or dvd drive by altering the boot sequence in bios (cmos) step 4 insert my xp disk and restart the computer step 5 follow the onscreen instructions until i got to the select partition screen i would then delete the partition and then create a new partition ensuring to format it in the ntfs file system. step 6 install windows normally step 7 using double driver reinstall drivers if necessary step 8 install glarys utilities ( giving me a startup manager and registry cleaner ) step 9 install service packs 1 to 3 ( available for free from the Microsoft web site ) step 10 install .net framework 1, 2, 3.5 and 4 ( as a lot of software relies on this framework ) step 11 up date internet explorer if i used it including all the flash and java add ons step 12 install the java runtime environment step 13 reinstall all software i normally use step 14 run glarys registry cleaner then startup manager and stop all programs from starting when the computer starts up ( except audio or video drivers or antivirus) step 15 open the system menu in control panel and set my paging file and visual effects to performance. step 16 restart the computer step 17 run regedit and enter my registry tweaks then restart computer and thats pretty much how its done ( without getting too detailed ) but you might want to check with a professional first because i am just a smart ass My God, are you serious?? And how much would you charge for such a fine reinstall as discribed?. |
Iantech (16386) | ||
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