(Thanks to Rob T. for this strategy) First, how do you know you have this problem? Well, you recently re-installed Windows XP, but now see a boot menu when the computer is powered up that is a black screen with multiple Windows XP choices. It means that you’ve likely installed Windows XP to two different […]
Q: Do I have to reinstall and reformat? A: It’s a good idea, but if you don’t want to commit the time and effort then there is Windows fix-it software that might help improve your system performance and remove the need to reinstall Windows. Check these anti-reinstall tips out now. This FAQ (frequently asked questions […]
A computer’s file system is a the way it sorts files on its hard drive. On Windows computers, there have been several flavors over time as follows: Windows 95 – Uses FAT, sometimes called FAT16 Windows 98 – Uses FAT or the newer FAT32 Windows ME – Uses FAT or FAT32 Windows NT/2000 – Uses […]
The BIOS (stands for Basic Input/Output System) is system software inside your computer that helps the computer start up, even before Windows does. It also contains key settings about what the computer has on board. In newer computers, it exists on a special chip called CMOS (stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor). You can go […]
Question: I want to wipe out Windows XP and revert to Windows ME or 98. I have both. Can you help? —Cal Answer: For the benefit of everyone, here’s how to go back to Windows ME, 98, or even 95. First, determine which file system is on your computer. The file system is a sorting […]