Create Bootable CD / Activate Necessary Functions / Contain Necessary Programs / When Resetting Up PC
Jun 22, 2005
Can anybody give me instructions on how to create a good bootable CD that will activate all necessary functions and contain all necessary programs when resetting up a pc. i.e I need a cd that will boot to DOS (command prompt) and give me access to format, fdisk, mouse, and load cd rom drivers etc.Ideally I would like it to work no matter what OS may still be resident on the HD.
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Nov 28, 2006
I need to do a clean install of Windows XP on a system that previously ran Windows 2000. I deleted the partition via the Windows Install/Setup menu, but when the PC boots, it lists Windows 2K as one of the startup/OS options. I need to be able to do an /fdisk on the whole drive and start from scratch. Unfortunately, I only have a basic Windows XP installation CD - and if there's a way to get to a prompt and do it from there, I can't remember. Could anyone direct me to a bootable CD that will allow me to /fdisk and delete and create partitions? I need something quick and fast. I'm not permitted to download or install anything without permission and my boss is out of town until Thursday. He may call in tomorrow (or he may not). So please, don't point me to Bart's PE or anything that requires installing an .ISO burner. I need to be able to do this with the tools that Windows XP, SP 2 native.These are laptops I'm working with and they do not have floppy drives, so I cannot use floppy disks.
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Sep 15, 2006
How does one create one's own, legitimate Windows XP CD from the files on one's computer? For example, if you own a legitimate, Authentic copy of Windows XP, but the disk becomes damaged or lost, what does one do, short of buying a retail replacement disk? The computer has "I386" folders, but none of them, nor any cabs, contain files such as filename.*
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Nov 18, 2009
how to create bootable pen drive for Xp in windows 7. I am using Windows7 and want to create a bootable pen drive for XP in Windows7
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Apr 30, 2008
Yea I am trying to work with BartsPE and currently having a little bit of trouble. If I want to be able to add programs like Belarc to my bootable image, how would I do it?
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Dec 4, 2008
i guess they short cut icons, when you click Start All Programs. Just wounding can you put a new heading in there. Like i got games so i just drag and drop all my games in there and i have Accessories/System tool and i drag all my PC scans and maintenance programs. I want to create a few headings like burning and chat.
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Jun 7, 2005
i run xp pro n i downloaded a new shell 4 it n then decided i did not like it, i uninstalled it n now i dont hav a link from my desktop 2 particular sites, i get a message tellin me 2 create a link in the progs folder but i dont kno what 2 do,it seems 2 work for progs but not 4 web sites. i should add that i mean the link from my desktop icons,. but i can access the web pages from my favourites menu
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Dec 24, 2008
i have a windows xp2 boot able cd.recently i downloaded an executable of sp3 from the windows site..
around 6 months ago..my friend told me a way to extract the boot file from the disc n copy it using nero to make a bootable sp3 cd. i had one but i lost it.and now i dont remember how to do it again.
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Mar 10, 2005
my parents tried installing NAV 2005, and also the new Turbo Tax Deluxe. On both installation occurances the installation fails. I assumed it was a virus, because you cannot get to the windows update site, or the panda active scan site in internet explorer. I have ran spybot and adaware and also AVG virus software. they all found something related to internet explorer. So i tried reinstalling norton but it fails again when it gets to the same point, subscription confirmation shows on the installation window. anyways... i have found from messing around that the search function doesn't work, also i cannot edit user accounts. this computer does not have SP2, but is up to date otherwise. I would dl SP2, because maybe this is a problem from not having it, but i cannot get to the windows update site, and the automatic update will not work as i said before.
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Jan 10, 2008
I want to disable or remove certain commands or functions in Windows XP ("Run" and "Regedit") to stop my 15-year old son from hacking around or disabling the parental control software that I have installed.
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Oct 5, 2007
many times when im using some ones pc or using mine, there is always missing functions from dll files, mainly the kernel32.dll
and the missing one i care about is ThunkConnect32, used for audio
so can i either learn how add functions to the kernel32 or is there a kernel32 with all functions??
i have a program that lets me replace system files, so u dont have 2 explain that xP
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Oct 3, 2009
SP3 disabled the DVD functions on my Averatec 3200 series XP laptop. The DVD drive is made by QSI. I know this is a world wide issue, but have not found a recovery. My Hard Drive failed and I replaced it and have re-loaded XP using the supplied recovery disks. The DVD functions still do not work. I'm starting to suspect that the Bios or maybe an e-prom on the DVD drive board may have been buggered, else the re-load should have brought back the DVD functions.
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Aug 21, 2008
Recently I have noticed changes in my computer. It runs Windows XP SP2 and is only a few months old. Some problems I have found is that:The "Log Off" button in the start menu is missing. I cannot switch the control panel from the "New View" to the "Classic View". My computer no longer displays thumbnail previews of pictures. When I select the "Open With" function after right clicking, the notepad always opens too.
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Aug 3, 2005
When I invoke the search function, the only thing that appears is the search window with the dog search companion. But no search functions or options. No options to search. I think it is broken
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Sep 26, 2007
I have a similar issue to what was already stated. i had two accounts on my computer... one mine the admin and second a guest account my house mates. some how with out realising what an idiot i was i managed to change my profile from admin to normal user. However this is where things get a little different that above cause no longer is my profile shown on the computer. When i log on it doesnt give the option to even pick between the two account it only shows the guest account. Secondly it doesnt show it in normal xp fashion but shows it with a grey security box (such as work profile) with only my guest account name present. I have tried to manually type other user name and password in but it doesnt recognise it.
i can log in with the guest account but cant change anythign cause it isnt admin. it also doestn give the otpion anymore that when logging off to swtich user. it just turns off. its as though my own profile is no longer present or hidden and i cant find it anymore. I have seen it in the computer management area under users and groups but because im still under the non admin profile cant access it.
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Jun 14, 2005
I just noticed that I don't have a spell check on my new XP SP2 box. This is due to the fact that I don't have MS Word, Excel, or Power Point installed (according to Help). My question: Is there some other way to get a functioning spell checker without one of these programs?? I have Word Perfect (Corel), which doesn't help with OE and I doubt that the free Power Point Reader would incorporate spell checking
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Jun 23, 2005
Something has happened to my installation of WinXP Pro. The Windows Explorer Right Click Menu has the selection "New" from which (among other things) I could chose to create a new folder.
Now when I right click and move to the "New" selection there is a dialog box the flickers on several times and then goes away and that's it. Nothing else. The dialog box goes away so fast it is hard to read but I THINK is says something about "Preparing to install".
I have never seen this problem before and haven't a clue how to fix it. Where in the registry is the stuff that controls what appears under the "New" selection? Perhaps it is corrupt in some way.
I sure hope someone can help me, this is a bummer.
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Oct 3, 2007
I want to remove a few right click functions that have added them selfs to my menu. I have managed to remove all but a few.These only occur when i right click a folder (i got rid of the ones for files).
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Oct 12, 2007
How to activate 04 GB RAM in Windows XP SP 2, I already installed 01 x 04 GB RAM in my system / machine. But its detect only 3.25 GB RAM - I don't know how to activate or fix this issue to get my full 04 GB RAM in use
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Feb 9, 2007
activate my product and now is expired is a Windos XP now I can logon to my computer.
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Sep 16, 2005
I have win xp pro, I cannot find the installation disk, I have the reg # How can I activate the Fax program without the cd?
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Oct 5, 2008
Lately I accidentally disabled all my services on my computer, and it said since major hardware changes happened I needed to activate windows.Whenever I click yes it goes to a white window, and it's not responding.Is there any way around this or another way to activate windows?Also if I want to activate windows, do I need my XP set up disk?I'm hoping the answer is no, because I don't have it.
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Jan 13, 2007
How do you activate the network box in Windows XP backup? It is greyed out.
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Sep 3, 2006
I was about to do a restore on my computer today. I restarted my computer and hit the F10 key like always, but nothing happens, the computer just restarts. I tried it repeatedly with the same result. I went back to my computer and seen that the restore partition is still there can anyone tell me why I cannot get my restore working? Is there a way around this I mean is there another way to activate my restore?
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Sep 14, 2005
Is it possible to activate quicklaunch on Windows XP through GPO or unattend.txt? If not, is there any other way to do this without editing the registry as explained in previous posts here?
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Dec 18, 2006
i can't adjust my power schemes in my power options--i've got my monitor shutting itself off after 10 minutes, always have , just recently got a new 3d screen saver and tried to adjust the shut off time & i can't change any of the setting in power schemes. where it usually has the option home / office / laptop, etc its black and won't let me adjust anything seems strange.
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Aug 24, 2005
I Have Win XP, Microsoft Office 2003 and use DSL. Is it possible to activate the fax capability on MS Office with this combination. Please give specifics if this is possible.TIA -Telephonics
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Oct 24, 2006
I shut down the comp did it through windows it had no problems.When i am trying to start it up again it will not activate the desktop. no icons, no task bar at the bottom. punched 'ctrl, alt & delete' to pop open the task manager. i can run applications but some of the things i need to run i can't get to. I can't figure out why i won't come up. If i try to run windows explorer it will pop up the task bar at the bottom for two seconds but i can't click on it and it won't stay open.
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Nov 27, 2009
I have been using my genuine (original) XP Pro (oem) CD to do repair & setup on multiple older PCs just to get them in shape and up to date. It was working fine & able to activate on the first few machines, but finally then, I got this message, after it finished running a setup, booting into the Welcome screen, "Windows Product Activation: (with a circled Red X) This copy must be activated with Microsoft before you can log on. Do you want to Activate Windows now? Yes or No" I keep clicking "yes" but the same message box keeps reappearing continuously. It would not go any further. What is wrong? Is because I use the same product key to run several repair setups on multiple machines in a short period or did I use it to register & activate from different IP address under different names?
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May 29, 2007
I am about to retire a computer due to defects but it has some LEGIT retail MS Software installed (Office 2003 STE & Access2003 and perhaps 1-2 others) If I uninstall the software, will it UNACTIVATE its licences to allow a re-install on the replacement system?
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Apr 11, 2006
What do you do when you reformat and now cant activate windows?
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