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Offline jtmal0723

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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #30 on: November 10, 2008, 09:30:16 PM »
you could buy an external hard drive enclosure for the type of hard drive you have and pull the files off of it before reformatting if you want.
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Offline Mike M

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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #31 on: November 10, 2008, 09:32:50 PM »
Yeah, that's what I plan on doing. :yes:
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #32 on: November 11, 2008, 04:18:31 PM »
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 10, 2008, 09:12:42 PM
Same with my 1999 PowerMac (albeit it's slow since it's only 12 GB).
It's slow because of the disk size? :huh:
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #33 on: November 11, 2008, 04:31:31 PM »
Quote from: Gil on November 11, 2008, 04:18:31 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 10, 2008, 09:12:42 PM
Same with my 1999 PowerMac (albeit it's slow since it's only 12 GB).
It's slow because of the disk size? :huh:

LOL, I loveit when people say things like that.  :rofl2:
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #34 on: November 11, 2008, 04:43:51 PM »
Quote from: lfmusiclover on November 11, 2008, 04:31:31 PM
Quote from: Gil on November 11, 2008, 04:18:31 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 10, 2008, 09:12:42 PM
Same with my 1999 PowerMac (albeit it's slow since it's only 12 GB).
It's slow because of the disk size? :huh:

LOL, I loveit when people say things like that.  :rofl2:
Are you referring to my comment or Mike's?
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #35 on: November 11, 2008, 07:35:58 PM »
Quote from: Gil on November 11, 2008, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: lfmusiclover on November 11, 2008, 04:31:31 PM
Quote from: Gil on November 11, 2008, 04:18:31 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 10, 2008, 09:12:42 PM
Same with my 1999 PowerMac (albeit it's slow since it's only 12 GB).
It's slow because of the disk size? :huh:

LOL, I loveit when people say things like that.  :rofl2:
Are you referring to my comment or Mike's?

Mike's.  :biggrin:
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Offline Mike M

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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #36 on: November 16, 2008, 09:31:38 PM »
Well, I put in my new harddrive and inserted my restore disc in, and it's still not working. In the XP installation, I only get as far as which drive I want to install the OS in, and the computer doesn't detect anything in any of the drive bays (both the harddrive and optical drives). So, I think I can say that, my computer is "dead."

I'm gonna try to see if I can get this fixed at a repair shop. If not, then it's time for a new computer. I would also have to get an XP software kit off of somewhere (I'm not a fan of Vista).
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #37 on: November 16, 2008, 09:33:08 PM »
Do you have an XP installation CD? Then you won't need the software kit.
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #38 on: November 16, 2008, 09:34:06 PM »
Quote from: SlingBox on November 16, 2008, 09:33:08 PM
Do you have an XP installation CD? Then you won't need the software kit.
I only have system restore discs for my computer. I don't think it will work with others.
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #39 on: November 16, 2008, 09:35:19 PM »
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 16, 2008, 09:31:38 PM
If not, then it's time for a new computer. I would also have to get an XP software kit off of somewhere (I'm not a fan of Vista).
If you do choose to get a new computer, you can get one from Dell - you can choose to get a PC with XP still (along with a Vista CD so that you can upgrade when you're ready). :yes:
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #40 on: November 16, 2008, 09:37:01 PM »
Dells still have XP installed? I thought all new PCs now come preinstalled w/Vista?
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #41 on: November 16, 2008, 09:38:54 PM »
Quote from: SlingBox on November 16, 2008, 09:37:01 PM
Dells still have XP installed? I thought all new PCs now come preinstalled w/Vista?

Yes - if you purchase a Dell desktop/laptop with Windows Vista Ultimate or Business Bonus, you can get XP Professional pre-installed for you: http://www.dell.com/content/products/features.aspx/winxp_inspndt?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=dthp&s=dhs
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #42 on: November 16, 2008, 09:55:24 PM »
Thanks for sharing that, Stephen. Are Dells any good? My school has them but I've never owned one myself, or tried it anywhere else.
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #43 on: November 16, 2008, 09:58:51 PM »
I've had a Dell Dimension 3000 for 4 years now and it's still running great. :thumbsup:
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Re: MAJOR Computer Problem
« Reply #44 on: November 16, 2008, 09:59:07 PM »
Quote from: MikeM2010 on November 16, 2008, 09:55:24 PM
Thanks for sharing that, Stephen. Are Dells any good? My school has them but I've never owned one myself, or tried it anywhere else.
Yeah, they're pretty good machines. :yes:
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