I used a retail version of XP Upgrade to upgrade my 98SE to XP Home. I activated it. Can I use the same Upgrade to change my son's 98SE to XP? I have him on a network using a cable modem and router. Or must I buy another pgrade specifically for him?
View 14 RepliesI have an old Thinkpad 600 which has Windows 98SE installed. I am trying to hook up a Westell 6100 DSL modem. I have everything hooked up, but I can't find the drivers to make it work with 98. I tried the Windows disk and the disk I got with the modem. I tried to look for the drivers on the internet, but I really don't know which ones I need.
View 14 Replies View RelatedI wish to upgrade from 98SE to XP Pro SP2 or Home SP2 (Pro seems a better price)The system is running Windows 98.4.10.2222A (clean install from CD, which I don't have).
Processor is a GenuineIntel x86 Family 15 Model 0 Stepping 10 / RAM is 512MB I have plenty of disk space for the operating system.
I'm considering upgrading from Windows 98SE to XP. I figured if XP is being replaced by Vista and I'm way behind as far as OSs go, then it's time to upgrade. I want to upgrade as is, and I read that the Upgrade disc of XP is cheaper than the first-time Windows installation CD. However, I wanted to know before I purchased it, if I would need my original Windows 98SE disc. I already have Windows on my computer, but I no longer have the original disc (98SE was installed so long ago, I don't know where it is). My computer itself is capable and is over the reccommended requirements to run xp.Is it true that I don't need my original disc to install XP over 98SE? If so, that would be fine. I heard that the only benefit of a clean install is the fact that the previous OS is gone and won't interfere with installation.
View 7 Replies View Relatedlet me start by saying I have had a horrible time with wireless networks for my PC. I have a PC downstairs and a PC upstairs (they are about 10 feet apart through the floor). The PC downstairs is connected to the router/modem. I recently bought a new gateway adapter (Realtek RTL8185). I installed it and everything was fine. Now my problem is every 2 minutes it disconnects, but then reconnects right back (this is bad news for online gaming). The speed is okay, but I have tried reinstalling and everything. It works fine after a restart, but then it starts to disconnect/reconnect, and then just stop all together.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI tried to reinstall win xp but it is barfing at my modem / router driver. It complains that the driver isn't certified by Microsoft, and crashes. I've tried rebooting and removing/reinserting the disc but the installation continues from the point it left off and crashes at the driver again.
View 2 Replies View RelatedWhen I upgraded my system from Win ME to Win XP last week I have a problem with it losing my modem. Every time I shut down I have to restall the modem and redo all my ISP info.
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have just upgraded to XP and can't log to internet. Phone connection fine, modem looks good in device manager. I've tried remove/install on modem , drivers , ports , ISP software. Tried downloading generic driver from agere 8.3 version. I read in some forum that Agere version 8.2 and 6.04 will work but you have to subscribe to a site like modemsite.com for a fee without knowing if it will work.I borrowed a friends external robotics modem and it worked fine. The internal lucent win v.90 k56modem worked fine with ME but will not with XP. I have been reading and searhing diligently with no luck, then I remebered this site from about 2 / 3 years ago when this forum helped me with a virus problem.
View 10 Replies View RelatedI am hoping somebody on here will be able to help me. I just installed a wireless router so the kids could have the Internet on their computer. I went into the setup and set times to limit how late they could be on. When the time comes that they should be shut off the router disconnects them and then reconnects them shortly thereafter. I have it set to shut off at 9:00 p.m. and turned back on at 8:00 a.m.. I am using a Linksys systems router.
View 6 Replies View RelatedDue to my problems with error 638 and being disconnected frequently I went into control panel,clicked on phone&modem options only to find that my modem isn't accounted for at all! There is a blank where my modem details should be and yet I am on line when I'm doing it! Help! My computer will not allow me to access Hijack- this but I've run adaware spybot and antivirus.I'm also refused access to the btyoyager modem booster as 'the unzipped folder is invalid or corrupt
View 10 Replies View RelatedI need to uninstall my old modem before I install the software for my new modem. Problem is when I try to uninstall the old one I get an error box come up saying "cannot open bitmap". I've rebooted in safe mode and tried it but i get the same error box.
View 4 Replies View Relatedif XP cleans up RAM better than 98 SE, I listen to online internet music constantly and I even though I restart every couple of hours, it still wants to freeze up and practically stop. I used to have a little ram reclaimer that would automatically restore unused or once used RAM, but it ended up using too much RAM to work and actually caused more problems than having it trying to restore usable RAM. I eventually removed it and that seemed to help for a while.
View 4 Replies View Relatedso I am thinking about upgrading, but with some confusion, and some concern. I have been reading on Wiki about Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), and it sounds not only am I going to be pestered for the product key eveytime I make a hardware update to my PC, but Microsoft will take it upon themselves to download spyware when I go online.Could somebody explain to me more simply than the author of the Wikpedia article what happens. (I don't understand what he means by "notifications" nor exactly what is being updated/read of my machine on an 'update').Am I right to think that I will only ever be asked of my product key to reactivate? I am only ever stuck with the one product key, right?
If so, why check against hardware? As I understand from what I have read elsewhere, system hardware is read at installation, recorded in a file, and then if checked positively against for changes, causes a re-activation prompt. But what's criminal in upgrading? If the product key remains constant to one supplied with the product (likewise for pirates), then in what way is it catching anybody out? Finally, if each copy of XP is generic and not carrying a unique product key, does this mean each batch comes with numerous codes? If ever I were to lose it, Microsoft would supply me with one of a ker-zillion (an expression of my ignorance) pre-determined codes?
New PC: Custom desktop, two SATA 250GB HD, Itel dual-core 2.33 GHz CPU, 2GB RAM, XP.I have an IDE plugin to which I want to attach my 98se 40GB HD. It is completely self-contained with all necessary drivers and its own registry.I would like to run 98se on my new, much faster computer. What problems am I likely to encounter if I simply install the drive and boot it up on my new PC?
View 14 Replies View RelatedThe secretary's computer at our church is a 98SE machine; has never been upgraded. I'm trying to do what I can to at least get it networked and on line. My first attempt with a secondhand network card failed; the card didn't pass the driver diagnostic utility ("Lookback fail"). I picked up a new card and plan to work on getting the machine on line first, then trying to upgrade it. I've never upgraded a Windows machine before (I was dragged away from my Amigas kicking and screaming), and I want to find out if there are any potential land mines.This was apparently a decent machine back in the day. I'm away from it right now, but IIRC the specs are 233 MHz CPU, 384MB RAM, and 20 GB hard drive with 9 GB free. I just finished installing my old HP Officejet 5510 on it with no issues. My current plan of attack is to get the network up and running (pastor has XP machine; I just got his DSL service up today), upgrade to Windows 2000 so I can get current antivirus and Firefox/Thunderbird software, then see about using Ghost 10 to copy the hard drive over to an 80 gig or so drive. Hopefully this will keep our secretary going for another two or three years at which time I hope we can afford a new computer.Why not XP? Well, I think I can pick up a NOS 2000 upgrade package cheap, and money is definitely a consideration. True, we might be able to pick up a new low-end desktop tower for not much more than this will cost, but then we would almost certainly be looking at having to buy all new software to use it. Most of our present software, especially WordPerfect 9, should run under Windows 2000. I think.
View 7 Replies View RelatedI have a PC with Windows XP Pro (inc SP2) installed on a NTFS disk. I want to add a second disk and install Win98SE on it and hence use dual booting. Is this possible? I have heard that you have to install Win98SE first on a Fat32 disk and then XP after. The machine is a Dell with XP pre-installed, I'm not particularly keen to start rebuilding it.
View 8 Replies View RelatedSoon, now I will be given from my brother his old XP Pavillian 7950 which for me is quite abit faster then the 98 se. Here are the specs and I would appreciate any ideas on how to upgrade this Pavillian like like RAM and other parts.
View 6 Replies View RelatedI have an 80Gb WD-HDD with 512 Mb RAM for a P4 2.26Gb. I understand that NTFS system is better in a lot of aspects(security,better use of space,etc,etc)but how can I multiboot with XP Pro and 98SE? Can I formate different partitions with different files systems? Do I need to install each OS in different partitions? The other software(applications and so),can I install them in a 3rd partition for possible reinstallations of the OS?
Can I access every file from each one of the OS?Because if I need a FAT32 partition for files in order to be accessed by 98SE,then Id rather leave the HDD FAT 32 as it is. I already know I cant use both OS to go on the internet.I have to use XP for that. I know,they are a lot of questions but Im sure a lot of people is wondering the same.
How to connect from Wireless router to Wireless router.
View 1 Replies View Relatedme how much memory i can install on my pc and also what size sticks i should buy
Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 1 (build 2600) Compaq Presario 5405EA 470032-640 MODEL1
System Serial Number: 4D23KQNTB02G
Enclosure Type: Mini-Tower
Processor a Main Circuit Board b
1.40 gigahertz AMD Athlon XP
128 kilobyte primary memory cache
256 kilobyte secondary memory cache Board: Compaq 073Ch
i'm using sp2 and activation has expired...so now everytime i boot the pc i can't login to win unless i activate it .i even can't access it in safe mode.....the problem is the product key i have i already in use and saved in their database
View 4 Replies View RelatedI just installed Windows XP Pro on my new custom built computer, but the installation CD was not mine to begin with, but I do have an upgrade CD to Windows XP Pro that I thought I could use the activation code with, which eventually found out that It would not allow me to put the activation product key from my upgrade CD for the installation CD that I started with.Would anyone know the way around this problem? I certainly would not like to buy a new installation CD and start my OS again clean.
View 7 Replies View RelatedAfter installing a windows xp in a system it shows an icon at the bottom of the task bar to activate with the license key and and we can activate it by using the license key and this is one way but instead of activating it by using that icon is there any other way to activate the windows xp internally with the license key.
View 4 Replies View RelatedI can't activate any microsoft products today , i have tried on multiple machines at work seems the server is down anyone else having this problem?.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have a authorised windows XP1 cd which had purchased from mumbai.Had formatted the system in the past and had reinstalled it again using the same cd and activated the windows over net using same CD and activation code.However this time it is giving a error that code is mistyped, which I have not. The shop where I had purchased CD is no longer open.
View 1 Replies View RelatedI have just purchased a new computer without an OS to cut costs. I have an old computer that brought xp for and upgraded it and activated it. will microsoft let me install the same xp onto my new computer if i phone them up and explain?
View 6 Replies View RelatedI've just been round to help my neighbour with her laptop... she's 80 (Bless!) Anyway, when booting up a message appears to say that before windows can log on the product (XP Home) needs to be activated. No problem, so I press OK. But then, in the Product Activation window it says, This product has already been activated, press OK. Which I do but then it shuts down. It's just a continual circle that I can't seem to get out of. By the way, it boots up okay in safe Mode.
View 10 Replies View RelatedJust have a quick question
Ive just bought an old pc off a "friend" who assured me his copy of XP was legit
I have gotten to the activation stage and it turns out its the wrong code
So what i was thinking was using my own disc that i have just bought, but i dont know how to format the hard drive from the activation screen.As i dont have the right code for the copy that is installed at the moment, i would prefer to use my own copy, but everytimne i start up, it just boots to the log in screen, then asks if i want to activate this copy. If i say no, it logs me off
I'm having problems with my LAN connection and router.Although the LAN connection is connected and firewalled, the router is on with all the lights working, i cannot get on to the net. When I open my internet browser to go to a web page it begins to search for it, however then displays page cannot be displayed message and informs me that the server cannot be found or a DNS has occurred.Sometimes i get a bubble pop up saying limited or no connectivity.
Before the connection stopped working, my main computer was connected directly to the router and there were two laptops also using the router wirelessly. However now none of the computers can access the net The connection works if i remove the router and use a broadband modem.I cannot configure my router as no instructions came with it relating to its use and after numerous attempts at contacting the manufacturers
I installed the stuff on the CD and it tottaly messed up my pcWhen i restarted it kept on restarting and restarting it only came up to "Welcome to Windows'So I had to do a System Restore.
View 3 Replies View Relatedactivate and there is a button that says Resolve Now. Press the button and you end up back at the login. I can boot into safe mode and get the same message. desktop in safe mode. I've tried using the install disk and repair Windows to no avail. I've also tried rolling back.
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