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    USB 2.0 not working

    Im not talking bout using USB keyboards neways. I was talking bout my ext 20 gb HDD that requires USB 2,0 to run at full capacity, that is why I asked for this thread, not bcoz i wanna use a USB kB
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    corrupted boot sector???

    I used fixmbr after both hard drives were formatted and now i got XP to install on the 80GB, I really thought it was a corrupt HDD. I also had to turn off boot sector virus scanning in BIOS thnks for all ure help
  3. midsummas

    USB 2.0 not working

    Sorry to be unclear, but after installing XP and Service pack 1a, my System management Bus controller had driver problems, so i downloaded the drivers for my chpset from intel and now it works. So u do actually have to install separate drivers other than the ones available in service pack 1a...
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    USB 2.0 not working

    thnks paparazi, I did a clean install of windows xp pro and service pack 1a and now get "standard enhanced PCI to USB Host controller". Thnks for u allz help. midsummas
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    USB 2.0 not working

    I have a p4p800s B from Asus, says USB 2.0 available on all ports. I have enabled in BIOS and installed Win XP service pack 1a on win XP proffessional. but still does not recognize the USB as USB2.0, wat is the problem??
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    corrupted boot sector???

    I just disconnected the 30GB HDD and made the 80gb the master with no slaves. i did this before and it still woudlnt install XP. I am only saying it is the boot sector,bcoz when it had XP installed on it it would not start up into windows until I had reset it twice. I know this is not a power...
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    corrupted boot sector???

    I Have a Seagate Hard drive and I think its boot sector is gone, Im not too sure exactly, but how do I make sure that i do not have a corrupted boot sector on my 80GB HDD. I cannot install Win XP to it as it wont pick it up, but when I have another hard drive with an OS installed I can use the...
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    STUPID PROBLEM:Cold Start-No XP, restart=XP

    Thnks for replying guys. Off to buy a new Antec case with 380Watt power spupply in Gloss Black. Hopefully this will solve the problem as it seems to be a matter of getting warmed up b4 I can enter Windows
  9. midsummas

    STUPID PROBLEM:Cold Start-No XP, restart=XP

    Whenever I start up my computer cold, PC refuses to go into Windows, shows POST and everything, just goes into black screen with green light on. CD drives are able to be ejected but no OS. I then push restart button and Windows will start up but not b4 it goes to Command screen. THis problem...

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