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David14259 · 04-23-2003, 05:14 PM

I would like to say thanks to everyone that's helped me over the past couple weeks! My last part came this morning and my computer is working!!! Woo Hoo!!! It was pretty tough to push that power button for the first time, but there wasn't any explosions, fires, or clouds of smoke!

I've spent the day installing drivers and programs, trying to get rid of all the 'helpful' features in Windows XP, and transfering files. I hate winXP. I miss 98....

Thanks again!

Cricket · 04-23-2003, 05:29 PM

Congrats on the new build. Is this your first?

Cricket

beckx020 · 04-23-2003, 05:31 PM

Congratulations!!!

I know what it's like pressing that button the first time.

David14259 · 04-23-2003, 05:32 PM

Yep, this was my first build.

delta013 · 04-23-2003, 05:38 PM

Congrats! What do you plane to do next?

Delta013

sleepypost · 04-23-2003, 05:39 PM

good show! have fun tweaking!

jgis19 · 04-23-2003, 05:53 PM

You will love XP after using it for a day or two, just a different interface.
Congtars on the new build.

Andiesean · 04-23-2003, 06:36 PM

congratulations!!!! nice build

kissfan · 04-24-2003, 02:31 AM

just

CONGRATULTIONS

Confused · 04-24-2003, 07:34 AM

My guess is that in few days you would not go back to WIN98 if it was free. The NT kernel OS's are so much more stable. That and the restore function in XP if you do make a mistake.
Chas

Alienware_Dude · 04-24-2003, 09:28 AM

Those alone are the two reasons I would never put any version of 9x on my machine.

piasabird · 04-24-2003, 01:47 PM

There is an option in XP to make it look like win98. Windows classic look.

dave computer · 04-24-2003, 03:54 PM

Congratulations on your first buid.

David14259 · 04-24-2003, 04:12 PM

Thanks Everybody! After a small conflict between my Radeon and my Intel chipset, I'm running smootly!

I've overclocked the 2.67 P4 to 3ghz! It seems to be running great!

My 3DMark2001 SE Score is: 15,582

Torsoboy · 04-24-2003, 04:15 PM

I think you will enjoy Windows XP after a little while. I remember when I switched from 98 to ME... I was so mad I swore I would never buy another OS besides 98. Well, I bought a new laptop and found it had many more features and most of all, it seemed much more stable. The one thing I do not like about XP is when you hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE when something freezes, and you hit "end program", it feels a lot like I have less direct control of immediately closing the program... It seems to take a little while for XP to close it. I dont really know how to explain it

. Anyways, I am off track, Congrats on your first PC. I am just finishing up mine now, expect a post soon

.

JTH · 04-24-2003, 04:17 PM

Congrats!

It always feels great when it powers up for the first time. I hope you get good wear out of the system!

P.S. To those slamming Win 9.x I remind that Win ME too had the System Restore function.

David14259 · 04-24-2003, 04:24 PM

Yeah, I'm getting more used to XP. I've got it on the Windows Classic Theme, Classic Windows (ex. My computer, old icons), and fixed the start menu so it's only 1 column.

People say it's more stable then 98, but I never had problems with 98 crashing on my old computer.

sleepypost · 04-24-2003, 05:49 PM

sounds like you miss the old windows. then again, a lot of people like the classic theme.

Clover · 04-24-2003, 05:52 PM

Congrats! Ain't it grand?????

David14259 · 04-24-2003, 06:17 PM

You know whats bothering me....Win98 adds new icons to the 'notification area' (thats what WinXP calls it) (The icons by the clock) on the right side, right by the clock. WinXP, however, adds new icons on the left side. It bothers me! I always look on the right edge to see if I have new mail.....but XP sticks the little envelope on the left side.....

04-23-2003, 05:14 PM	#1
David14259 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 611	Woo Hoo!!! It Works! I would like to say thanks to everyone that's helped me over the past couple weeks! My last part came this morning and my computer is working!!! Woo Hoo!!! It was pretty tough to push that power button for the first time, but there wasn't any explosions, fires, or clouds of smoke! I've spent the day installing drivers and programs, trying to get rid of all the 'helpful' features in Windows XP, and transfering files. I hate winXP. I miss 98.... Thanks again! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-23-2003, 05:29 PM	#2
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Congrats on the new build. Is this your first? Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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beckx020 Member (7 bit) Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 110	Congratulations!!! I know what it's like pressing that button the first time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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David14259 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 611	Yep, this was my first build. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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sleepypost Member (11 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orinda, California Posts: 1,863	good show! have fun tweaking! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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jgis19 Member (9 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 343	You will love XP after using it for a day or two, just a different interface. Congtars on the new build. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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kissfan Rockin'n Rollin' All Nite Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midlands UK Posts: 1,318	just CONGRATULTIONS Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ When the wife leaves, the dog dies and they repo' the house........I'll still have my Athlon (even when the new build arrives) ------------------------------------------------ Soltek SL-75FRN-RL / 2x512Mb PNY DDR + 1x512mb Kingston Value/ 'BARTON' 2500+ / Leadtek 6600GS / Sony DVDRW DRU810/ 60Gb Maxtor (2mb cache) 7200rpm ata133/ WD 320JB on USB2 / Antec PlusView 1000AMG Metallic Gray File Server/ Antec TruePower 330W PSU / 19" WS Hanspree New York Monitor (kvm)/ Vista Ultimate NEW BUILD DONE GA-G33M-S2 / E6750 / 2x 1GB Elixir@800mhz DDR2 / 256mb 8600GTS / 500Gb Seagate 16mb cache 7200.10 sata / NEC 18x Label Flash DVD-RW sata / E-Cute Cube case with side and top windows / Thermaltake 500watt TWV ATX 2.2 / 19" WS Hanspree New York Monitor (kvm) / 4Mbs Cable soon to be 10Mbs thanks to a free upgrade from my ISP / XP Pro SP2.

04-24-2003, 07:34 AM	#10
Confused Member (13 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Mt Washington, KY Posts: 4,927	My guess is that in few days you would not go back to WIN98 if it was free. The NT kernel OS's are so much more stable. That and the restore function in XP if you do make a mistake. Chas Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I may not be much, but I'm all I think about.

04-24-2003, 09:28 AM	#11
Alienware_Dude Red Sox Nation Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,546	Those alone are the two reasons I would never put any version of 9x on my machine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 01:47 PM	#12
piasabird Member (11 bit) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Confluence of the Mississippi and Misouri Rivers Posts: 1,242	There is an option in XP to make it look like win98. Windows classic look. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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dave computer Member (10 bit) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Marlette, Michigan Posts: 523	Congratulations on your first buid. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 04:12 PM	#14
David14259 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 611	Thanks Everybody! After a small conflict between my Radeon and my Intel chipset, I'm running smootly! I've overclocked the 2.67 P4 to 3ghz! It seems to be running great! My 3DMark2001 SE Score is: 15,582 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 04:15 PM	#15
Torsoboy Member (6 bit) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NY Posts: 33	I think you will enjoy Windows XP after a little while. I remember when I switched from 98 to ME... I was so mad I swore I would never buy another OS besides 98. Well, I bought a new laptop and found it had many more features and most of all, it seemed much more stable. The one thing I do not like about XP is when you hit CTRL+ALT+DELETE when something freezes, and you hit "end program", it feels a lot like I have less direct control of immediately closing the program... It seems to take a little while for XP to close it. I dont really know how to explain it . Anyways, I am off track, Congrats on your first PC. I am just finishing up mine now, expect a post soon . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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04-24-2003, 04:17 PM	#16
JTH Member (10 bit) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 739	Congrats! It always feels great when it powers up for the first time. I hope you get good wear out of the system! P.S. To those slamming Win 9.x I remind that Win ME too had the System Restore function. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 04:24 PM	#17
David14259 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 611	Yeah, I'm getting more used to XP. I've got it on the Windows Classic Theme, Classic Windows (ex. My computer, old icons), and fixed the start menu so it's only 1 column. People say it's more stable then 98, but I never had problems with 98 crashing on my old computer. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 05:49 PM	#18
sleepypost Member (11 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orinda, California Posts: 1,863	sounds like you miss the old windows. then again, a lot of people like the classic theme. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 05:52 PM	#19
Clover Member (7 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 127	Congrats! Ain't it grand????? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

04-24-2003, 06:17 PM	#20
David14259 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 611	You know whats bothering me....Win98 adds new icons to the 'notification area' (thats what WinXP calls it) (The icons by the clock) on the right side, right by the clock. WinXP, however, adds new icons on the left side. It bothers me! I always look on the right edge to see if I have new mail.....but XP sticks the little envelope on the left side..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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