InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Tweaks.com Forum http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/forum@tweaks.comSun, 23 Nov 2008 09:18:49 GMT20http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxi need help also i have the same problem, hu hu hu huFri, 13 Jun 2008 20:59:18 GMTgerielouishttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxI would install the anti-virus first and get all its updates then go for the windows updatesMon, 21 Apr 2008 19:54:47 GMTexTIhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxNo, I'm not behind a router.</P><P>So it means that the updates have to be made after installation. I wasn't sure if Xp did them by itself in the process.</P><P>Do you recommend downloading the updates before installing the antivirus? Or only after?</P><P>Thanks againMon, 21 Apr 2008 19:52:56 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspx[quote]1- When Windows asks me if "this computer will connect to the Internet directly, or through a network", I suppose I click on "no, this computer will connect directly to the Internet"?[/quote]<br>Are you behind a rounter? If yes you connect through a network but if wired directly to a cable/dsl modem then it would be direct.<br>[quote]3- As for the Windows updates, when do we download them? Do they download and install during Windows installation or you have to do it after?[/quote]<br>Well if you just did a xp sp2 install I would say you have about 100 more updates. There will be a couple of re-boots in there too.<br><br>Dont forget about an antivirus - make sure its fully updated too.<br>[quote]2- Tell me, do I have another question to answer for the Internet connection or should I click "ignore"?[/quote]<br>Not sure with this one but I think it will ask to set up an e-mail account only - thats up to you.Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:48:11 GMTexTIhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxNo, the driver seems ok. I just need to know the correct procedure to connect to the Internet within the Windows XP's installation.</P><P>1- When Windows asks me if "this computer will connect to the Internet directly, or through a network", I suppose I click on "no, this computer will connect directly to the Internet"?</P><P>2- Tell me, do I have another question to answer for the Internet connection or should I click "ignore"?</P><P>3- As for the Windows updates, when do we download them? Do they download and install during Windows installation or you have to do it after?</P><P>Thank youMon, 21 Apr 2008 19:40:45 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxYou probably need a driver. Check the device manager for little yellow 'i' . If you are unsure of what hardware you have this tool has helped me a lot.<br>[url]http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html[/url] < -- Everest home edition<br>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:47:00 GMTexTIhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxMy computer wasn't really booting from the CD!!! I really thought it was! I haven't done anything special this time and the computer booted from the CD and I've managed to reinstall XP.</P><P>But now, I'm having trouble establishing my Internet connection. Isn't it supposed to cinfigure itself?:unsure:Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:41:59 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxI'll try it again a little later and I'll be back.</P><P>ThanksSat, 19 Apr 2008 08:38:28 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxWhenever you "boot" from the CD, it always stops at the F8 to Agree screen. It never goes directly to that point. I don't believe you are actually booting from the CD. Whenever the computer is starting to boot, keep pressing F8 until a box appears that asks what device to boot from, then select the CD drive and you should be good to go. :)Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:34:40 GMTAccess Deniedhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxYou don't understand. I can't do anything. Whenever I boot from the CD, it automatically brings me back to where I was in the installation and prompts me for the product key. It doesn't reset. How to start from scratch? Will I have to find a program to completely wipe my hard drive from any existing Windows traces?Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:13:41 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxHere is a nice little tutorial with screen shots:<br><br>[url]http://helpdesk.its.uiowa.edu/windows/instructions/reformat.htm[/url]Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:18:48 GMTchilly willyhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxYes but how to delete the partitions since I can't do anything?Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:18:44 GMTkarbo1http://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspx[quote]Do I have to put the CD in or not?[/quote]<br>[b]Yes[/b] Boot form it. It should see an existing installation (and if it doesnt then format the partition) if it does I would delete that partition then create a new one. Should be fine from that point forward.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:57:21 GMTexTIhttp://forum.tweaks.com/forum/Topic238183-1-1.aspxHi,<BR><BR>I tried to install XP Pro SP2 on my laptop and somehow my product key was no good. I first reformated my hard drive and Windows installation begun but I had to get out since the product key was invalid.<BR><BR>I finally noticed I had the wrong disk. When I finally found the right disk with the right key, the old installation kept on coming back where I left it. How can I start all over again, with the reformating and reinstallation from scratch? I really don't know how to do this. Is there a special command at reboot? Do I have to put the CD in or not? I'm not sure anymore since it's been years since I've tried this.</P><P>I'm stuck at the product key prompt. There's no cancel showing, what so ever. <BR><BR>Thank you for your help.Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:52:57 GMTkarbo1