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O.T. Can I load XP to a flash drive ?
I recently upgraded from a Dell 8200 with XP to a Dell
XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1 with Spywareblaster, Avast, and Windows firewall. (1) TB HD Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-33-3770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3.40 GHz Ram 12.0 GB System type : 64-bit operating system I use Dell Image Expert 2000 software along with a Sony MVC FD92 digital camera which is equipped with a memory stick and a 3.5 drive. and upload my pictures via a USB cable to the computer. Now with the 8500 computer the camera no longer functions because it isn't compatible with Windows 7 to upload the pictures. I've searched the Sony site for the latest drivers but they only had XP. Nevertheless I tried downloading it but still the camera doesn't function. My question is this; can I install XP on a 32GB flash drive and insert it so that I can use my camera via another USB port? Thanks, Robert |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I never thought of that. Actually, I had no idea what those slots were for and Dell doesn't provide any information. I knew they were connections of some kind but didn't know for what? The slot you indicated (MS/Pro) does seem about the right size and does seem to have the right configuration but assuming I'm wrong can this screw up my computer? Robert |
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That's a good idea, and I may do that in order to not put my computer at risk. Thanks, Robert |
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I never thought of that. Actually, I had no idea what those slots were for and Dell doesn't provide any information. I knew they were connections of some kind but didn't know for what? Dell provides the information, you just have to have the wit to read it. It is in the manual. It is in the "quick start". They even show you drawings. ___________________ The slot you indicated (MS/Pro) does seem about the right size and does seem to have the right configuration but assuming I'm wrong can this screw up my computer? In your case, probably so. RTFM. -- dadiOH ____________________________ Winters getting colder? Tired of the rat race? Taxes out of hand? Maybe just ready for a change? Check it out... http://www.floridaloghouse.net |
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Another person just gave me a new digital camera
with a SDHC memory card so I assume I can plug this into the SD/RS slot above the MS/Pro slot? Robert |
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Another person just gave me a new digital camera with a SDHC memory card so I assume I can plug this into the SD/RS slot above the MS/Pro slot? Robert Either the PC you bought has a viable Memory card slot or you can go out and get one that handles multiple Memory Card types such as a 12-in-1 Memory Card Reader. In any case, there is no real reason (unless you have the computer control the shutter of the camera, etc) to connect a camera to a PC. Just remove the memory card and insert it into an embedded or USB Memory Card Reader. I use SanDisk. There is also Ativa and IOGear. -- Dave Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp |
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Another person just gave me a new digital camera with a SDHC memory card so I assume I can plug this into the SD/RS slot above the MS/Pro slot? Robert Well, that's what those tiny labels in the "getting started" are for. It's an eye chart test :-) SM +--------+ +---------+ miniMMC --- right dimensions ??? xD +--------+ +---------+ SD/RS CF +----------+ +------+ MS / Pro MD +----------+ +------+ Duo http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...g?t=1339601117 ******* http://pinouts.ru/Memory/sdcard_pinout.shtml "SD cards are based on the older Multi Media Card (MMC) format, but most are physically slightly thicker than MMC cards." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MultiMe...MMC_and_MD-MMC "RS-MMC and MD-MMC The RS-MMC uses a simple mechanical adapter to elongate the card so it can be used in any MMC (or SD) slot." So I gather it's one set of pins, but somehow it would need guidance so one of the smaller formats with compatible contacts, touch the contacts in your reader. The pictures of your card reader are "all-black", so I can't see any details at all. Your SD on the other hand, probably fits without any tricks. HTH, Paul |
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I did not realize what those slots were for and yes I did try and look them up. I want to thank you, Ken and Paul for all your good advice and helping me. Robert |
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wrote: I recently upgraded from a Dell 8200 with XP to a Dell XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1 with Spywareblaster, Avast, and Windows firewall. (1) TB HD Intel (R) Core (TM) i7-33-3770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz 3.40 GHz Ram 12.0 GB System type : 64-bit operating system I use Dell Image Expert 2000 software along with a Sony MVC FD92 digital camera which is equipped with a memory stick and a 3.5 drive. and upload my pictures via a USB cable to the computer. Now with the 8500 computer the camera no longer functions because it isn't compatible with Windows 7 to upload the pictures. I've searched the Sony site for the latest drivers but they only had XP. Nevertheless I tried downloading it but still the camera doesn't function. My question is this; can I install XP on a 32GB flash drive and insert it so that I can use my camera via another USB port? Thanks, Robert Most photogs pop the xD card out of the camera and into the computer. They rarely if ever use usb. The reason is speed and power requirements. A class 10 card is very fast on data transfer. I think the XPS 8500 still uses USB for the card reader on the front panel. From the owners manual PDF file... "Connect the Media-Card Reader cable to the system board connector F_USB1. See "System-Board Components" on page 21." That would be USB2, with a max of around 30MB/sec or so. Plenty for a Class 10 (10MB/sec). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Digital Whereas UHS will need something USB3 flavored, for best results. I see UHS-I on Newegg, but no UHS-II yet. You'd probably need a pretty modern camera or recording device, to use those. Paul |
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I did not realize what those slots were for and yes I did try and look them up. I want to thank you, Ken and Paul for all your good advice and helping me. Robert We are here to help, discuss and expand our own respective capabilities and knowledge. -- Dave Multi-AV Scanning Tool - http://multi-av.thespykiller.co.uk http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp |
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