Windows XP Errors

[David]

Why did Microsoft Make Windows XP so crappy? There are so
many errors and stuff messed up with it. Windows 98 had
nothing wrong with it (that I know of). Is there a way to
fix all the stuff on XP or am I going to have to go back
to 98 or find a new operating system.....(I would like to
see what Linux and Unix looks like).

[Testy]

If you can't figure out XP it is not likely you will figure out Linux.

Testy

"David" > wrote in message
...
> Why did Microsoft Make Windows XP so crappy? There are so
> many errors and stuff messed up with it. Windows 98 had
> nothing wrong with it (that I know of). Is there a way to
> fix all the stuff on XP or am I going to have to go back
> to 98 or find a new operating system.....(I would like to
> see what Linux and Unix looks like).


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[Nicholas]

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

1. Open your BIOS and set your CD Drive as the first bootable device.
2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your =
computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the =
existing
partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Windows XP Clean Install:=20
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

6. Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm


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Nicholas

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"David" > wrote in message:
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| Why did Microsoft Make Windows XP so solid? There are no=20
| errorsand stuff messed up with it. Windows 98 had=20
| everthing wrong with it (that I know of).

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

David;
Your problems are likely hardware related or a bad installation of
Windows XP.
If you upgraded, you probably need to perform a Clean Installation.
If you upgraded, did you make sure your computer is ready for Windows
XP (especially #3 Upgrade Advisor)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/upgrading/default.asp

You may need to power off, open case and reseat all cables and cards
to ensure a good connection.
Make sure all drivers are the latest and also compatible with Windows
XP.

If you give details as to what exactly is wrong, perhaps someone can
help, otherwise a Clean Install may be in order:
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.

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"David" > wrote in message
...
> Why did Microsoft Make Windows XP so crappy? There are so
> many errors and stuff messed up with it. Windows 98 had
> nothing wrong with it (that I know of). Is there a way to
> fix all the stuff on XP or am I going to have to go back
> to 98 or find a new operating system.....(I would like to
> see what Linux and Unix looks like).

[Gerry Cornell]

David

Agent provocateur or do you want help?

Post copies of the actual error reports -Errors not warnings etc.

1. To open Event Viewer, click Start, click Control Panel, double-click =
Administrative Tools, double-click Event Viewer and select System for =
system errors or Application for application errors. Look for Error in =
the Type column and double click on Error to reveal a Description of the =
error. This can be copied by using Clipboard Viewer (see later).
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2. Part of the Description of the error will include a link, which you =
should double click for further information and you can copy using copy =
and paste.
http://go.microsoft.com/fw.link/events.asp
(Please note the hyperlink above is for illustration purposes only)

3. For some errors you will find "+ Related Knowledge Base Article", =
which if double clicked takes you to the Knowledge Base Article =
containing a suggested solution.

There always seems to be a step 2 but not always a step 3.=20

A tip for posting copies of Error Reports (Step 1). Run Event Viewer and =
double click on the error you want to copy. In the window which appears =
is a button resembling two pages. Double click the button and close =
Event Viewer. Now start your message ( email )and do a paste into the =
body of the message. This will paste the info from the Event Viewer =
Error Report complete with links into the message. Make sure this is the =
first paste after exiting from Event Viewer. It can be helpful to place =
a shortcut to Event Viewer on your Desktop.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;en-us;308427

Download Adaware from http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/ and =
use it to remove parasites.

How good is your housekeeping?

1. In Outlook Express empty your Deleted Items folder.

2. In Outlook Express run File, Folder, Compact All whilst OFFLINE.

3. Run Disk Cleanup. Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Disk =
Cleanup.

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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"David" > wrote in message =
...
> Why did Microsoft Make Windows XP so crappy? There are so=20
> many errors and stuff messed up with it. Windows 98 had=20
> nothing wrong with it (that I know of). Is there a way to=20
> fix all the stuff on XP or am I going to have to go back=20
> to 98 or find a new operating system.....(I would like to=20
> see what Linux and Unix looks like).