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Win XP

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  1. Intelinsidecomputer

    Question How can i change these things in Win XP install cd

    Ok first one is bootscreen: Tried replacing files from ntkrl exe files, if i change the 640x320 black screen its gonna show it distorted color like blue and the loading bar and nothing else, but when changing back, only keeping the modified win XP logo it shows the default like i haven't...
  2. K

    Question GRUB2 no longer detects any of the Windows OSes ?

    Hey, My PC multiboot = Linux, Win XP, Win 8.1; Bootloader = GRUB2 Recently the motherboard gave in; replaced it without issues for Linux and win 8.1, but on Win XP I had no keyboard or mouse. Also, in Win XP I only booted once in normal mode, tried then all the other safe modes, etc -...
  3. L

    Question Need advice installing XP on newer system.

    Hello All, My current build has a CM Masterbox NR400 case with an MSI MAG B460M Mortar Wifi board, i5-10400 CPU, WD Blue SN550 500Gb M.2 (C:Win 10 Pro), Asus DVD (D:Optical drive), WD Blue SN550 1Tb M.2 (E:Docs, Music, Pics), 32Gb (4x8Gb) XPG D60G RGB RAM, CM Hyper 212 Black CPU Cooler, Asus...
  4. T

    Question Issue with Windows XP on Dell Inspiron Mini 1018 netbook

    Hello everyone! I have a netbook, Dell Inspiron Mini 1018, where I would like to install and run Windows XP programs, specifically games. I managed to install the OS using a boot USB (formatted using Rufus), and changing the hard disk configuration to ATA rather than AHCI. I installed the...
  5. Ancient_Fox

    [SOLVED] Any Sound Card for EAX Experts ? | Building Legacy WinXP Gaming PC and I am confused about 'Creative' EAX Sound Cards and which to get

    TLDR at the end... ! I know how much some of you don't like to read essays :) Hello! First of all, many thanks for reading and any help in advance. Longer thorough explanations are welcome. As the title suggests, I am building myself (and my son) a Legacy WinXP Gaming PC. Sadly I didnt want to...
  6. Z

    [SOLVED] (Dual boot) adding Windows 10 on a new SSD to an existing Windows XP (seperate HDD)

    I know, it's one of those dual boot questions, but, weirdly, I can't find an answer to my specific situation. In my situation, I already have a fully, happilly working Win XP on its own HDD, which I will still need because of some old hardware and outdated driver issues. I want to install Win...
  7. L

    Question Fix boot linux partition dual boot win XP with PLOP

    Hello, this is the situation: I have an hd with win XP (native/preinstalled) and Antix linux (cloned partition) installed. The boot manager is PLOP because the Nettop has no CD, no drives and the bios doesn't support boot from USB (that's why I need PLOP). I cloned the linux partition from a...
  8. R

    Question Mouse And Keyboard doesnt work. (Only in bios)

    I started a project on a old pc, got it to booting up. (It already had all the files and win xp on cd drive) When the XP turned on, my mouse and keyboard stopped working. But it works perfectly in Bios. It doesnt work in any Safe mode. I think that it is maybe because of drivers, but how do I...
  9. T

    Do i have faulty ram?

    Hey guys, I have a question. For as long as i can remember, i havd had a crashing problem. I get BSOD Saying memory_management, DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_EQUAL, and games like counterstrike global offensive and gta 5 stop responding, and crash. Is this a sign of bad ram? I've tried memtest before and it...