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sjt333
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sjt333 says:
This thread is for general computer discussion(hardware,software,etc)and computer help.

Rules: Don't talk about illegal stuff

The admins have allowed this thread.

So to start things off can i copy XP from one hard drive to another

06/05/2008
Altered Beast
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malaka
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malaka says:
hey im trying to format my hdd on my gaycer craptop (acer laptop) but it wont let me... i got a windows xp disk and i tried to boot from the cd from the bios **** or whatever the ef it is but it didnt work... help me please

thanks in advance
06/05/2008
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Juniiz
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Juniiz says:

malaka said: hey im trying to format my hdd on my gaycer craptop (acer laptop) but it wont let me... i got a windows xp disk and i tried to boot from the cd from the bios **** or whatever the ef it is but it didnt work... help me please

thanks in advance



has it got a partition (hidden one) that it has backed the OS on...i.e a recovery partition...

forums.whirlpool.net.au/

try that thread and google it...should be easy to find help

EDIT: I persume u hate vista??? and want xp


06/05/2008
Mario Kart Wii
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malaka
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malaka says:
i have xp but want to reinstall xp coz its gone so gay and slow and virusy to the max, its for my sister (as i got a mac recently) anyway it doesnt have a recovery partition...

EDIT: how do u know if it has a hidden partition? lol
06/05/2008
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annirowe
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annirowe says:
Why do we have a thread about PC stuff.... Google is your friend!
06/05/2008
NBA Live 08
Mill Park, Victoria
malaka
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malaka says:
i have googled it 300 maxamillion pegasus times
06/05/2008
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sjt333
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sjt333 says:

annirowe said: Why do we have a thread about PC stuff.... Google is your friend!


i suggested it and the admins okayed it
06/05/2008
Altered Beast
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ICC_06
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ICC_06 says:

annirowe said: Why do we have a thread about PC stuff.... Google is your friend!



A lot of people recently have been having computer problems and I'm sure many people would just like some general discussion, it's nice and easy to have it all in one place.
06/05/2008
Why So Serious?
desi
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desi says:

sjt333 said: Rules: Don't talk about illegal stuff

[...]

So to start things off can i copy XP from one hard drive to another


Umm, that's pretty illegal in itself you know. Copying from one HDD to another is basically piracy and makes me assume that you don't own a legit copy, because if you did you'd just use the installation CD and key that you own.
07/05/2008
I'm in your profile, deleting your spams for Great Justice.
sjt333
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sjt333 says:

desi said:

sjt333 said: Rules: Don't talk about illegal stuff

[...]

So to start things off can i copy XP from one hard drive to another



Umm, that's pretty illegal in itself you know. Copying from one HDD to another is basically piracy and makes me assume that you don't own a legit copy, because if you did you'd just use the installation CD and key that you own.



its a legit copy i got the computer as a birthday present and it came preinstalled with xp but i didnt get an install disk so
07/05/2008
Altered Beast
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Sarukun
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Sarukun says:
OMG how gay are people.... if ur not gonna answer just dont say nothing instead of telling people every 5 seconds its illegal geez.... he's asking a simple question u know the answer good if not dont cry about it and just dont say anything.... enough with the bitching about anti piracy... it's not as if he's asking to copy windows xp to make illegal copies to sell them LOL

As to the answer to you question.... First you need to delete both partition HDDS and make it into one.

Then format the whole mutha (i suggest long format not quick one) and then reinstall win xp

That shud do the trick
07/05/2008
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sjt333
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sjt333 says:
anyone know how many laptops have full size keyboards (with the numberpad on the side)
09/05/2008
Altered Beast
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rainbow84
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rainbow84 says:

sjt333 said: anyone know how many laptops have full size keyboards (with the numberpad on the side)

i know one thing, mine doesn't...
10/05/2008
Super Mario Galaxy
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Guyver
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Guyver says:
Can you format an external hard drive to fat32 using vista? I can't seem to find the option only NTFS and exFAT come up.
22/07/2008
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kolpol9
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kolpol9 says:
on WoW it just keep saying "retreiving character list" for every realm and i'm clueless...
22/07/2008
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boxhunter
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boxhunter says:
You might need a Hard Drive program for it.
Most likely Vista doesnt have that option..
Why you want to format to fat32 for?
22/07/2008
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MrMorden
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MrMorden says:

Guyver said: Can you format an external hard drive to fat32 using vista? I can't seem to find the option only NTFS and exFAT come up.



1. Open Computer Management by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, clicking Administrative Tools, and then double-clicking Computer Management.Administrator permission required If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

2. In the Navigation pane of Computer Management (Local), under Storage, click Disk Management.

3. Right-click the partition you want to format, and then click Format.

4. In the Format dialog box, under File System, select FAT32, click OK, and then click OK again.

source: windowshelp.microsoft.com/
22/07/2008
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Guyver
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Guyver says:

boxhunter said: You might need a Hard Drive program for it.

Most likely Vista doesnt have that option..

Why you want to format to fat32 for?



I want to use it for my PS3 as a media drive.
Would XP have the option?
22/07/2008
Resident Evil 4
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MrMorden
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MrMorden says:
you can also do this from command prompt

format [drive letter]: /FS:FAT32

this program also works in vista files.extremeoverclocking.com/

oh and the reason you didn't get the option by right clicking on the drive and formatting it that way is that fat32 in vista can only support 32gb partitions. you may need to create a couple of smaller partitions in disk management if all else fails
22/07/2008
The Big Blue Velour Marble
Guyver
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Guyver says:
Much appreciated MrMorden.

One more quick question, what is required to run a twin monitor setup?
I have a 2.4 quad core, 2gb RAM and a 8500GT graphics card.
22/07/2008
Resident Evil 4
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MrMorden
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MrMorden says:

Guyver said: Much appreciated MrMorden.

One more quick question, what is required to run a twin monitor setup?

I have a 2.4 quad core, 2gb RAM and a 8500GT graphics card.



two outputs to two monitors - either one card with an analogue and dvi output or two seperate cards. vista is really good at setting these up
22/07/2008
The Big Blue Velour Marble
boxhunter
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boxhunter says:

Guyver said: Much appreciated MrMorden.

One more quick question, what is required to run a twin monitor setup?

I have a 2.4 quad core, 2gb RAM and a 8500GT graphics card.



850GT should be able to do it.
but FPS will be bad if your considering gaming..
22/07/2008
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dsreaper
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dsreaper says:

kolpol9 said: on WoW it just keep saying "retreiving character list" for every realm and i'm clueless...


It took me a while and finally got through.
They aren't doing maintenance but rolling restarts tonight, that's the likely culprit.
22/07/2008
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Guyver
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Guyver says:  
You guys are a wealth of knowledge, thank you
22/07/2008
Resident Evil 4
Sunny Melbourne :p
jofra01
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jofra01 says:
My Computer Don't Have A Video Card & I Want To Play Crysis On It, Help Me Out Guys?

Don't say get a new video card either
22/07/2008
Harvey Bird Man: Attorney at Law
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