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Re: quick XP help [Re: bbl337]
#14289467 - 04/14/11 11:17 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289472 - 04/14/11 11:18 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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If you're going through the trouble of pirating an OS get Windows 7, I just don't understand why you wouldn't, unless it's literally running on like 1/2 gig of ram and 1GHz Celeron.
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hes using the computer for work now and the programs his company uses isnt compatible with win 7... i didnt really understand either, but hes going to check this weekend. until then i need to use xp.
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289498 - 04/14/11 11:25 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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I got a kick ass version of XP, it has unattended install and doesn't need a product key (corporate version) Been using it off and on for about 4 or 5 years.
Always works great, it will d/l updates and passes the genuine advantage program microsoft put out. Haven't seen and bugs in it either. But how to get it from me to you? I got it off piratebay.org but don't have a clue which torrent I used.
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ha
i did find this Windows Xp Professional Sp3 Of Update24h + Auto Drivers + WPI | 2.99 Gb on demonoid.
* Fix NLTDL Missing * Mini Windows XP * Hiren's Boot 10.1 * Windows Xp Sevice Pack 3 x86 (32 bit): - Windows Post-Install Wizard
* System tools: - Cpu-Z 1.54 - Winrar 3.93 Final - CCleaner 3.02.1343 - 7-Zip 9.20 Final - Alcohol 120% 1.9.7.6221 - UltraISO 9.3.6 - TuneUp Utilities 2011 Build 10.0.2011.65 Final - HashCheck - Auslogics BoostSpeed 5.0.3.210 - Revo Uninstaller 1.91 - Fars File Splitter & Joiner v3.3 (FFSJ) - Runtime GetDataBack For NTFS 4.10
* Internet & Network tools: - Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13 Final - Yahoo! Messenger 11.0.0.1751 Beta - Google Chrome 8.0.552.215 Stable - µTorrent 2.2 Build 23703 Stable - ICQ 7.2 Build 23703 Stable - Skype 5.0.0.152 Final - Opera 110.1194 - IDM 5.19 Build 5 - Java Runtime Environment v6 - Flash Player 10
* Mutimedia & Codecs: - K-Lite Codec Pack 6.8.0 Full - Winamp 5.60 Full - VLC media player 1.1.5 - GOMPlayer 2.1.26.5.0.21 - MKVtoolnix 4.4.0
* Burning - Converter - Rip: - CDBurnerXP 4.3.8.2474 - Nero lite 10 - Format Factory 1.65 - Boilsoft Video Splitter 6.11.140 - Ashampoo Burning Studio 10.1 - Total Video Coverter
* Gpaphics & Designs: - Picasa 3.8 - GoodFrame v0.6
* Office Tools: - Unikey v4.0 - Vietkey - MobiReader 6.2.068 - Foxit Reader 4.0 - Microsoft Office 2003 - Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack - OpenOffice.Org 3.2.1 En - TCVN VNI Fonts - Microsoft Office 2007 - Adobe Reader Lite 9.4.1
* Desktop Enhancements: - Rocket Dock 1.3.5
* Security: - USB Disk Security - avast! Free Antivirus 2011 - AVG Anti-Virus Free 2011 10.0.1191 Build 3330 - Microsoft Security Essentials 2.0.657.0 - Final
* Edior & Authoring Tools: - Notepad ++ 5.8.6
- Support SATA, RAID, SCSI: Yes. - Auto drivers: Yes. - Internet Explorer 8: Yes. - Windows Media Player 11: Yes. - Hotfixes: Yes. - Update: Yes. - CD Key: Added * File: ISO. * Disc: 2.99 Gb.
* System Requirements - CPUPentium 233-megahertz (MHz) ( 300 MHz). - RAM: 512 MB. - 1,5 gigabyte (GB) - Install from DVD
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289544 - 04/14/11 11:33 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Wow, that, is a lot of stuff. I'd download a few different torrents of xp. Try the one you want first, if that doesn't work, you'll have others almost done downloading to fool with.
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could i just save the important files and reformat from the computer? im not really finding a decent copy of win xp.
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289628 - 04/14/11 11:48 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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Some computers have a built in restore on a hidden partition on the hard drive.
Search for the owners manual of the make/model of his PC and check to see if it has this system restore feature.
If it does, it will be easy as fuck to re-do, last one I fooled with you just pressed F12 or some shit when it was booting up and clicked next a few times and it was restored to factory settings. You will lose everything if you do this, so back up thangs.
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the bad part is i dont have the pc with me. im trying to get everything lined up so when i go over i can do what i need to do. these win xp pirates are getting on my nerves.
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289675 - 04/14/11 11:55 AM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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call and ask him. If it has a restore, installing a copy of xp from a CD will destroy that system restore partition.
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289720 - 04/14/11 12:04 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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nevermind... i read the comments
i think im going to clean and remove shit and try to convince him to go with win 7. i have a great copy with the windows loader download.
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289728 - 04/14/11 12:06 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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That program looks horrible, I wouldn't try it.
Go through and uninstall all un needed programs. Remove everything from the startup folder (move it to a folder on his desktop so he can start the program manually if he needs to.)
Start > Run > msconfig - remove unwanted programs that come up on start up. How to use MSConfig
Reboot every time you make a major change.
Then run Registry Mechanic
Then defrag
Then run Microsoft Bootvis to make it boot up faster.
After all that, it should run a lot better. Thats usually how I get started when working on a PC that's running slow.
Then have him test out all the programs he uses.
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thanks
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lil_demented said: call and ask him. If it has a restore, installing a copy of xp from a CD will destroy that system restore partition. 
good. Always assume it is corrupted when the computer is fooked up. Just format the whole damn thing is my advice
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Re: quick XP help [Re: bbl337]
#14289822 - 04/14/11 12:28 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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how big do i make the partion after using gparted?
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14289852 - 04/14/11 12:37 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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gparted makes partitions and formats... thus the parted in the name?
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Re: quick XP help [Re: bbl337]
#14289854 - 04/14/11 12:38 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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er, misread it, use the whole damn thing imo. He doesn't need more than one partition from the sounds of it
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Re: quick XP help [Re: Dunno]
#14290515 - 04/14/11 02:43 PM (12 years, 10 months ago) |
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yeah, two partitions will just make it confusing for him. I'd just set one, unless you wanna dual boot with linux, windows xp, and windows 7
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well i was able to download win 7 but i couldnt use gparted. i just booted the cd
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