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regans cortina · 01-12-2003, 02:21 PM

hi friends. ive a friends oldish home built pc, which ive just fresh installed xp. now problem is when xp is just starting, it gives you the option for just the tour, i cancel that. then go to start click, then freeze!!!! always at the same point ! anyone help me out ??

RenegadeKing · 01-12-2003, 03:04 PM

What are the computer's specs?

regans cortina · 01-12-2003, 03:16 PM

oh dear its a pentium 2 300 mhz !! 256 ram !! onboard sound and video . dont knowwhat type of motherboard yet !!

GaryRouth · 01-12-2003, 05:40 PM

That computer is at the very bottom rung of the Minimum System Requirements for Windows XP (either edition).
_____
(From Microsoft.com) - Windows XP System Requirements
PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*
Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
_____
. . . but that's probably not the cause of the freezes. See if it will boot OK in Safe Mode, and check on the Devices in Device Manager. Look for the usual suspects: red x's or yellow exclamation points.

If that machine doesn't have to run XP, I think Windows 98 2nd Edition would be a lighter load for it to carry. It should be pretty snappy under 98.
. . . Gary

RenegadeKing · 01-12-2003, 05:43 PM

Yes, windows 98 should run a lot better on it. If you do get XP working, it will probably be pretty sluggish. At least it has 256 mb ram. That's a plus.

regans cortina · 01-12-2003, 06:19 PM

cheers for that boys. i cant check for any conflicts, because it locks up as soon as i try to go into programs. xp is on it now. should i boot from 98 cd and install 98 ????

RenegadeKing · 01-12-2003, 06:32 PM

Can you get in with safe mode? Tap F8 while your computer boots up and choose safe mode. If safe mode doesn't work, try 98.

Floppyman · 01-12-2003, 06:40 PM

What filesystem did you go with when you installed XP, FAT32 or NTFS? Remember, Win98se only supports FAT32. HTH

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 04:04 AM

i went with ntfs! how do i go about putting 98 on with fat 32 ??

mike breck · 01-13-2003, 07:59 AM

Just boot with the Win98 CD, start the install and you will be given the option to delete the NTFS partition and build your new partitions.

Remember to say Yes to "Do you wish to enable large disk support?" as this installs FAT32.

HTH

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 08:20 AM

thanx mike. any ideas on my freezing problem ??

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 05:13 PM

im stuck big time. ive formatted and fdisked!! changed the bios to boot from cd rom , and put in 98 !! all goes well until i get the win 98 setup screen , then it freezes !!! help !!
when i had xp b4 it froze while on the desktop all the time !!

Cricket · 01-13-2003, 05:17 PM

Download DOC Memory and test the RAM.

Cricket

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 05:34 PM

cheers bud. ill have a go now !!

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 05:44 PM

cricket, that program wont work under xp !! what do i do now??

RenegadeKing · 01-13-2003, 05:59 PM

DocMemory PC Diagnostic Software Specs:
Self-Bootable Execution program, eliminating the need for Hard-Disk dependency

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 06:06 PM

well i downloaded it, created the disk , put it in the pc , and booted up !! it says !"remove any disks or media, press any key to restart" done that and .. nothing !!

RenegadeKing · 01-13-2003, 06:30 PM

It says that while it boots up with the disk in the drive? Did you follow the directions exactly?

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 06:37 PM

yes, and im getting zippo renegadeking !!

RenegadeKing · 01-13-2003, 06:41 PM

"Ensure you are in using Microsoft Win3.1, Win95 and Win98 environment only. Other Win
Operating Systems such as Win ME, Window NT, 2000 and Window XP will not work, try version
2.0."

Version 2.0: http://www.simmtester.com/software_u...y/DocMem20.exe

that *should* work.

regans cortina · 01-13-2003, 07:19 PM

that one is working fella !!!

01-12-2003, 02:21 PM	#1
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	freezing hi friends. ive a friends oldish home built pc, which ive just fresh installed xp. now problem is when xp is just starting, it gives you the option for just the tour, i cancel that. then go to start click, then freeze!!!! always at the same point ! anyone help me out ?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Asus a8r 32mvp Deluxe motherboard, Athlon 64 4800+ Dual Core Socket 939 Water Cooled, 2048 Corsair ddr400 twin x xms pro + led lights, 2x Ati Radeon X1950XTX pci express graphics in crossfire mode, Creative soundblaster X-FI Fatal1ty series, Wd 80gb + Wd 40gb 7500 rpm se,WD Sata 2 500gb hd, Maxtor Diamondmax Plus 9 Sata 160 gb, External Maxtor OneTouch 250gb Firewired HDD, Thermaltake Tai Chi WaterCooled case, Enermax Noisetaker 600 watt Powersupply , Win Vista Ultimate Retail, 2 x Pioneer 111 16x16 Dual Layer dvdrw, Harmon kardon speakers, Samsung 226bw 22' widescreen

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01-12-2003, 03:16 PM	#3
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	oh dear its a pentium 2 300 mhz !! 256 ram !! onboard sound and video . dont knowwhat type of motherboard yet !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2003, 05:40 PM	#4
GaryRouth Member (12 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Woodland Hills, CA (suburb of Los Angeles) Posts: 4,014	That computer is at the very bottom rung of the Minimum System Requirements for Windows XP (either edition). _____ (From Microsoft.com) - Windows XP System Requirements PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features) 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.* Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor CD-ROM or DVD drive Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device _____ . . . but that's probably not the cause of the freezes. See if it will boot OK in Safe Mode, and check on the Devices in Device Manager. Look for the usual suspects: red x's or yellow exclamation points. If that machine doesn't have to run XP, I think Windows 98 2nd Edition would be a lighter load for it to carry. It should be pretty snappy under 98. . . . Gary Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2003, 05:43 PM	#5
RenegadeKing Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,487	Yes, windows 98 should run a lot better on it. If you do get XP working, it will probably be pretty sluggish. At least it has 256 mb ram. That's a plus. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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01-12-2003, 06:19 PM	#6
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	cheers for that boys. i cant check for any conflicts, because it locks up as soon as i try to go into programs. xp is on it now. should i boot from 98 cd and install 98 ???? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2003, 06:32 PM	#7
RenegadeKing Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,487	Can you get in with safe mode? Tap F8 while your computer boots up and choose safe mode. If safe mode doesn't work, try 98. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-12-2003, 06:40 PM	#8
Floppyman Member (13 bit) Join Date: Mar 1999 Posts: 6,791	What filesystem did you go with when you installed XP, FAT32 or NTFS? Remember, Win98se only supports FAT32. HTH Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 04:04 AM	#9
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	i went with ntfs! how do i go about putting 98 on with fat 32 ?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 07:59 AM	#10
mike breck Member (13 bit) Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,700	Just boot with the Win98 CD, start the install and you will be given the option to delete the NTFS partition and build your new partitions. Remember to say Yes to "Do you wish to enable large disk support?" as this installs FAT32. HTH Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by mike breck; 01-13-2003 at 08:03 AM.

01-13-2003, 08:20 AM	#11
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	thanx mike. any ideas on my freezing problem ?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 05:13 PM	#12
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	im stuck big time. ive formatted and fdisked!! changed the bios to boot from cd rom , and put in 98 !! all goes well until i get the win 98 setup screen , then it freezes !!! help !! when i had xp b4 it froze while on the desktop all the time !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 05:17 PM	#13
Cricket Shiro Usagi Premium Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Kaneohe, Hawaii Posts: 34,002	Download DOC Memory and test the RAM. Cricket Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 05:34 PM	#14
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	cheers bud. ill have a go now !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 05:44 PM	#15
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	cricket, that program wont work under xp !! what do i do now?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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01-13-2003, 05:59 PM	#16
RenegadeKing Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,487	DocMemory PC Diagnostic Software Specs: Self-Bootable Execution program, eliminating the need for Hard-Disk dependency Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 06:06 PM	#17
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	well i downloaded it, created the disk , put it in the pc , and booted up !! it says !"remove any disks or media, press any key to restart" done that and .. nothing !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 06:30 PM	#18
RenegadeKing Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,487	It says that while it boots up with the disk in the drive? Did you follow the directions exactly? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 06:37 PM	#19
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	yes, and im getting zippo renegadeking !! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 06:41 PM	#20
RenegadeKing Member (11 bit) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,487	"Ensure you are in using Microsoft Win3.1, Win95 and Win98 environment only. Other Win Operating Systems such as Win ME, Window NT, 2000 and Window XP will not work, try version 2.0." Version 2.0: http://www.simmtester.com/software_u...y/DocMem20.exe that should work. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

01-13-2003, 07:19 PM	#21
regans cortina Member (10 bit) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: LIVERPOOL U.K. Posts: 930	that one is working fella !!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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