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  1. SilasH

    transfer files to 2nd hard drive same computer

    I successfully installed larger hard drive on desktop running XP Pro. Main HD is nearly full. What is process of transferring some files to larger HD but leaving operating system files and applications on original HD? Thanks!
  2. SilasH

    can't get on web although connected to home network

    Received a hp pavilion laptop as gift. Can connect it to home network but can not get on web. Using Belkin router. Desktop and ibm thinkpad laptop connect without problem to homenetwork. hp says its a Belkin problem. Belkin says its a microsoft problem. Issue seems to be in ip config not being...
  3. SilasH

    which wireless modem for Windows 2003?

    I have a Dell Inspiron 2650 without wireless capability. Machine has slot to add it but store technician says addding wireless would be hit/miss situation because machine is running Windows 2003 server and not Win XP. Anybody know if that tis true or which wireless to add to the machine that...
  4. SilasH

    how to install xp pro on dell inspiron with windows server 2003

    Can I remove Windows Server 2003 and install Xp Pro without issues? Is there anything critical that I should know before I do this? I have a Dell 2650 Inspiron. Thanks!
  5. SilasH

    sporadic email reception and wireless networki

    I have a home office wireless network with a desktop and a laptop. For weeks now, I have noticed that email with our domain name is not being received at all or received days, weeks later. Our domain mail is forwarded from our website to us via Verizon. (I also have our website host forward that...
  6. SilasH

    can't print wirelessly to home network printer

    Tried everything that I know, but can't print wirelessly to home network printer from IBM Thinkpad laptop. Using Belkin wireless router that indicates "Excellent" signal strength all over 3000 sq ft home. Can't print over network from any word processors on the laptop nor from Notepad on the...
  7. SilasH

    seeking info re blog setup 101

    This may be posted in the wrong place, but can anyone recommend source of information for setting up a blog? I'm at ground zero and looking for "blog 101" info. Thanks.
  8. SilasH

    Pc-Cillin won't update on Thinkpad

    Would appreciate any ideas on this problem: Trying to install Pc-Cillin 2005 on Thinkpad R51. Have been trying to solve this for three weeks with Trend Micro Support Staff. They clearly have no idea what I should do. They keep asking for information on the system and I keep sending it but to no...
  9. SilasH

    outlook express no vertical scroll

    Sorry if this is a dumb question, but searched, turned up zero. Situation: In Outlook Express, I can no longer scroll vertically through messages--rolling mouse wheel moves messages only horizontally. Down arrow moves vertically through messages. File Folders scroll vertically and Preview Pane...
  10. SilasH

    CD Rom drive won't open

    Unknown reason, my cd rom drive door no longer will open. Drive is empty of disc. When button is pressed, the drive door light flashes but won't open. Tried "eject" in properties. No movement. Device Manger recognizes drive. "Device is operating properly" is the troubleshooting report. Computer...
  11. SilasH

    reboot adds server to outlook express user name

    My DSL says its a computer problem. My computer manuf. says it's not their problem. Situation: When I boot first time of the day, I can receive email but can not send UNTIL I go into Outlook Express accounts and correct changes made since I shutdown. What I find on startup (or restart): the...
  12. SilasH

    want to transfer software from old hdd to new hdd

    BEFORE purchase of new PC, I installed winxp pro on 4.0g hdd ancient PC and it worked, but with OS install gobbling 1.5g decided to add 92g hdd. Ancient system refused to detect 92g hdd AND no longer would detect its original 4.0g hdd. AFTER purchased new PC, I removed 40g drive that came with...
  13. SilasH

    winxp pro disabled devices including no sound

    Purchased new computer which came with WinXp Home installed on 40 gig HDD. Connected computer to insure all was operational. It was. Disconnected computer, removed 40gig HDD and replaced with 92gig HDD, partitioned and installed WinXp Pro. Everything seems to work fine but... Xp Pro apparently...
  14. SilasH

    Bios won't auto/manual detect 90gb hdd

    Trying to replace Fujitsu 4gb drive with Hitachi 92gb drive. Running XP Pro well but no space for applications. Installed new hdd but Bios fails to detect. Cabled new drive to IDE#1 (is no #0 on mb). Mb also has cdrom, cbII tape drive and floppy. Assume I do not know how to set primary master...
  15. SilasH

    no sound: replaced isa card with pci sound card

    Installed Xp Pro and no longer have sound from system or speakers. Bought new sound card and installed in a pci slot after removing Analog Device 1816a ISA sound card from isa slot. Still no sound and new card not detected by xp. Anybody got a guess at why? what I did wrong?
  16. SilasH

    Installed Xp Pro but Windows 98 still there

    Just installed Xp Pro. When installation began, disk did not offer "upgrade" option as expected, only "install (advanced)." Was afraid of deleting all Win98 files, so I placed xp pro in a directory with a different name. Now I have a c:\new name with xp pro and a c:\windows with win98. OS works...

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