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More info?)
Thanks peterk! I'll check out the sites, and do some on-line reading 'in my
spare time' LOL! Oh well, I'll get the hang of this system too, I guess.
Just takes some time and getting used to. Appreciate your help though.
bac
"peterk" wrote:
> The first website lista all of the updates available for your computer.
> The 2nd website is the troubleshooter for XP with DVD problems
>
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareList?dlc=en&lc=en&product=431077&lang=en&cc=us&os=228
>
>
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q308012
>
> To Flash a BIOS is possible...lots of people do it but it can be
> dangerous.If not done right you can do irreversible damage to your
> computer.The following site has detailed instructions for your system.
>
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/genericDocument?dlc=en&lc=en&product=431077&dest_page=product&cc=us&docname=c00007682
> If you are going to do this print them out so you can follow them carefully
>
>
> Sometimes the simple act of removing the DVD under Device Manager and
> rebooting,letting XP redect the drive solves problems.
> hope this helps
> peter
>
>
>
> --
> It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much about
> the problem
> "bac" <bac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:418026AE-33E0-409E-968E-BFF25970D074@microsoft.com...
> > Hey Peterk! No, I wasn't the one with the alphabet problems, but that
> > doesn't matter! Thanks for the info regarding the MoBo for my old
> > computer,
> > maybe I can get the two computers running and be set for life!
> >
> > My problems with the new computer lies with the CD/DVD drives/writer. The
> > computer suddenly lost the ability to 'burn' DVDs that were readable by
> > ANY
> > device, even the computer itself. It does not recognize an empty disc
> > either, and keeps asking for one. My computer is an HP Pavilion a720n,
> > using
> > the recording program Sonic RecordNow and WinDVD. The DVD writer is a
> > Philips DVD8421, by looking at the system info, and the salesman told me
> > to
> > use DVD+R discs. The other funny thing about this, is that for some
> > reason
> > this all started when I used a Sony DVD to record, then everything went to
> > the dogs!! (gift certificate, sorry). The drive is dual layer capable,
> > and I
> > am using single layer DVDs to record, so I can't see where the problem is.
> > I've looked at the system Bios, and have about 50 bios files that mostly
> > say
> > they are 'not recognized extensions', so I don't have a clue what to do
> > there. I would be exstatic if someone could figure this out, I feel kind
> > of
> > 'dumb' on this system, whereas before I could fix anything for everyone
> > else!
> >
> >
> > "peterk" wrote:
> >
> >> almost forgot
> >> Motherboards go by form factors and socket type.MoBo do not hold an
> >> operating system....the HD does.
> >> Almost any MOBO will work with the old 98 operating system.You just have
> >> to
> >> determine what type you have and find the appropriate replacement that
> >> would
> >> hold your present processor and fit into your present case.
> >> XP is a different animal....it does not work on the same underlying
> >> structure as 98 but again most older(depends how old) mobo would work
> >> with
> >> XP.A Bios upgrade might be required and some of the original drivers
> >> would
> >> most certainly need to be upgraded to XP drivers.
> >> The XP website has the minimum requirements needed for a semi smooth
> >> operation of XP...double the min amount of ram required and XP will hum
> >> along quite nicely.
> >> Again I urge you to post your specific problems for specific help
> >> peterk
> >>
> >> --
> >> It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much
> >> about
> >> the problem
> >> "bac" <bac@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:6A433729-F44F-41FA-A0FC-CBBB33A28F0C@microsoft.com...
> >> > Pretty funny "peterk"! I knew Windows 98 inside and out, so I can
> >> > understand
> >> > how frustrating WindowsXP can be! I have no clue as to how to fix my
> >> > new
> >> > computer system, and it has been back to the service department twice
> >> > in
> >> > one
> >> > month..... supposedly they did a complete re-install both times, but I
> >> > still
> >> > can't work the stupid thing! Anyone know where to get a new
> >> > motherboard
> >> > for
> >> > my old Windows98 PB??
> >> >
> >> > "peterk" wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> well that key works.............now try B
> >> >> peterk
> >> >>
> >> >> --
> >> >> It's so much easier to suggest solutions when you don't know too much
> >> >> about
> >> >> the problem
> >> >> <d.libera@gmx.de> wrote in message
> >> >> news:enwY8vucFHA.2760@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> >> >> >
> >> >> > AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
> >> >> > AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > "thf344" <thf344@discussions.microsoft.com> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> >> >> > news:67510C67-71C5-4398-BD7C-2BD7A9060F9E@microsoft.com...
> >> >> >> I recently changed my .net framework to my computer administrator
> >> >> >> and
> >> >> >> my
> >> >> > user
> >> >> >> account to limited account and when i turn on my computer it only
> >> >> >> shows
> >> >> >> my
> >> >> >> User account which only has limited access and I can't do anything
> >> >> >> about
> >> >> > it.
> >> >> >> How can i change back my .net framework to limited and user back to
> >> >> > computer
> >> >> >> administrator again?
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
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