Posted on 04/12/2002 12:06:58 PM PDT by EggsAckley
We have a Hewlett-Packard, purchased in Oct.01, with the new XP system. We have had continuous trouble with it, and have even sent it back to the factory, where they replaced the hard drive. The system has a tendency to just shut down in the middle of working. Also, Microsoft neglected to make the system compatible with HP's 3-way printer (even though the computer is also HP.) There are other problems concerning word processing, as well.
We are at a point where work that needs to be done, cannot be done on the HP, and must be taken to KINKO'S.
This is WRONG! We get nothing but run-around from both HP AND Microsoft (surprise surprise.)
So am I. But they haven't wrecked 'Ghost' yet..
It's Clean Sweep did me in several OS's ago.
I used it before and after Symantec bought it. Never caused me any problems, 'cept when screwing with the registry. ;-)
It's fax still won't work with XP and has not been installed again.
Never used it.
I think Ghost is reinstalled but I'd have to check. Guess I haven't familiarized myself with Ghost enough.
You ought to. Start with Ghost boot wizard. I don't know your particular setup, but you might be able to image to CD (provided you have a burner. I image to my server). Ghost PE doesn't support all CD burners, yet.
Now I'm pondering finding a RAID card that XP already supports;
Well - I can't help you there..
upgrading memory to 1.5 GIGABYTES FROM 1--given that the 1 Gigabyte RAM cards run as much as a new computer. around $900 USD.
Sheesh..My wife got me a gig of RAM for about 200$ last Christmas. I knew that prices were rising again, but damn!
Thinking of adding a DVD writable but wondering which brand to get.
Can't help you there, either. But a buddy of mine picked one up at the local computer show for $410. It was a steal. Can't remember the brand, but I know it was a major brand.
Getting a new big tower that rolls themother board out the back while still connected--for working with it.
Check out PC Mods. You should be able to find a nice selection there.
Will probably get a video card etc. and dedicated HD's for video movie captures etc. Any recommendations?
Well here's a link from PC World for the latest in video. As for the HD, I always stick w/Western Digital. Get the biggest one(s) you can afford. Digital video eats HD space like no tomorrow.
Also, have a Sound Blaster audio card that's only about a year old. And can't get but one channel to work on a 5 speaker surround speaker system by Logitech. No clue on that problem. Hasn't been a priority given all the others.
Can't help you on this either.
Thanks for your comment. UHHHH how does one use GHOST?You're welcome...and start with the Ghost boot Wizard.
Good luck!
Try networking Windows XP to computers running Windows 2000 or Windows 9.X. Microsoft has discontinued support for the NetBEUI. I tried enabling the TCP/IP for Microsoft Windows clients and servers, and was not able to see my Windows 2000 systems. When I disabled NetBEUI in Windows 2000, I was no longer able to see any other computers on my network. As usual Microsoft left out documentation for how to switch a network from NetBEUI to TCP/IP.
There're a million questions in theory I could ask you.
...if only there were the time.
My last Gateway (1993) came with a virus on both the hard disk and MS-DOS disks.
No wonder HP and Compaq want to merge.
I think the problem is more likely the PC than Windows XP. I loaded XP trhe day it was introduced and aside from the fact I had to dig around for some new drivers, no problems.
Your problem is with the HP hardware. It is not necessarily up to the maker of an OS to provide proper drivers for all hardware. HP should have ensured that their hardware was compatible with the new OS.
Listen to the others here. They are telling the absolute truth about HP computers. They do leave a lot to be desired.
Bzzzzt! Wrong! But thanks for playing our game. We have a home edition to take with you as your lovely parting gift.
Sure hope you don't work tech-support lines. On the other hand, I think I've talked to you when I've had to call . . . . .
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