jaclaz

Yep , the idea of a "secured" machine is nice , but then an IODD/CDEMU/ZM-VE200 (or something the like) could be even "handier" (you even avoid to "burn" the .iso, just download it to the device). Of course the idea of the malware corrupting the .iso (or the burner) is purely theoretical, and it depends greatly on the kind of malware whether you would be able to download and burn the .iso properly on the "affected" machine. Something I do wonder is why these nice peeps of the QAntivirus firms do not provide a MD5 or SHA1 checksum of the .iso image (most probably the contents of the various .iso's are "self-authenticated", but having a fast and clean way to check whether the download was successful and being able to check quickly if the .iso had modifications seems to me like a handy feature). jaclaz

Check this ONLY seemingly unrelated thread: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=15138 http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=15138&st=29 It sounds a lot like you need to use SUBINACL on (a copy of ) your source files. jaclaz

Well, you started it : If you were actualy aware of it (in the sense of not "being aware of it's existence only"), you would have known that you "build" a PE 3.x out of it, which of course assumes -at least theoretically - that you have a clean and fully working OS. However, JFYI : http://reboot.pro/14487/ Many anti-virus vendors provide a "boot CD" for free, another two examples: http://support.kaspersky.com/viruses/rescuedisk http://rescuedisk.kaspersky-labs.com/rescuedisk/updatable/ http://www.bitdefender.com/support/How-to-create-a-BitDefender-Rescue-CD-627.html http://download.bitdefender.com/rescue_cd/ but still there is the logic loophole, you need ANYWAY a computer capable of: accessing the Internet dowload page burn the .iso to CD ad this system should be - at least theoretically - "clean" from virii or malware Like (on a "non clean" system *somehow* still apparently working): dowload the .iso a virus corrupts it you burn the .iso the antivirus in it will be corrupted or won't work because of main .exe checksum loop to #1 AFTER having had access to a surely "clean" machine jaclaz

Have you checked this page: http://www.infocellar.com/winxp/chkdsk-and-autochk.htm and experimented what's on it? Possibly completly disabling Autochk and after a reboot re-enable it may do. Actual Registry info here: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_c.htm http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm (tweak #82) jaclaz

I can't see anyone running after you , you have all the time in the world and more. jaclaz

*any* PE with an antivirus of your choice. jaclaz

Maybe if you post some EXACT data about that modem something can be found. jaclaz

Well, the options were XP 32 bit and 7 32 bit. Do you really *want* or *need* a 64 bit OS to play some games? jaclaz

How EXACTLY are you making the image? From what you report it seems like you are doing an image of the "used sectors" ONLY of the hard disk. If this is the case, it is possible that the difference is in "cluster" occupation (size of file vs. size on disk) You will have to compare with something like the tools here: http://www.partitionsupport.com/utilities.htm Of course if you use DeepFreeze or similar software there are no changes whatsoever (that's exactly what that kind of software is supposed to do). You can also try running ERUNT to defrag the registry before taking an image though cannot say if it will change this behaviour. jaclaz

Just in case of need: http://alkyproject.blogspot.com/ via google translate: http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Falkyproject.blogspot.com%2F&sl=ru&tl=en&hl=it&ie=UTF-8 I have NO idea whether it works or if it works somhow "better" than 7, though. jaclaz

It wasn't intended as an "option", but rather as a "test". Generally speaking (not necessarily Windows 7) NT "setup/install" is VERY PICKY about the hardware, p<rticularly to RAM, and once the system is installed, IN SOME CASES you can re-add the RAM and everything works allright. Even more generally the accent was on the "lesson learned", do not bypass standard troubleshooting, no matter what the Windows Error is. Since you have not many trouble-shooting possible on a laptop (exception made for removing the RAM stick) it could also be a very quick troubleshooting session . You mean should have refused .... I got that 2K and XP were installed OK on that system. Though similar, each different NT system version may well behave differently. jaclaz

Try removing some RAM or "switch it" with some other: http://www.channelprosmb.com/blog/entry/1698/The-ACPI-BIOS-in-this-system-is-not-fully-compliant/ jaclaz

HH - Hardware Harbour jaclaz

Strange, I can see the picture allright. If you go to the page: http://media.fakeposters.com/results/2010/11/06/915z2sy162.jpg hxxp://media.fakeposters.com/results/2010/11/06/915z2sy162.jpg you should be able to see it, but nevermind, it was just a fun image in the context of Opera being faster than cooking potatoes.... Here is a better one http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mmBw3uzPnJI/TKnQl8lvKeI/AAAAAAABpXU/bhfYQHADu0s/s1600/funny_demotivational_20.jpg (copy and paste with xx=tt if it is not "clicky") hxxp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mmBw3uzPnJI/TKnQl8lvKeI/AAAAAAABpXU/bhfYQHADu0s/s1600/funny_demotivational_20.jpg jaclaz

I typically "fix" several CD/DVD readers/burners a year (just in the restricted circle of friends/acquaintenances) because of the load/eject mechanism has got stuck. It is typical of machines where the CD/DVD drive is rarely used or not used at all for months. Normally all is needed is disassemblng, cleaning from dust and applying a couple drops (no more) of lubricant. In some cases I manually "smooth/round" a bit the "latch" (it depends on models). I wouldn't rate this particular issue as "hardware defect", it is something that anyone with a minimal mechanical skills (and not necessarily any IT ones) can fix with no particular tools in, say, ten minutes. But, yes I have seen many of thse combo CD/DVD's with one of the two lasers not working, usually with other kind of users (kids), most probably they simply "wear out" with intensive use. @Tripredacus I have seen *EVERYTHING* (and I mean EVERYTHING ) happening to electronic devices when thunderstorms passed by. Again I would rate these as "force majeure" or "act of God", rather than hardware defect. jaclaz

Just for the record "0.4.4" makes NO sense. The 0.4.4 (as well as current 0.4.5 "series") is identified by an ADDITIONAL date. Latest of the 0.4.4 series (recommended) is this one: Better if you use a later version (of the 0.4.5 series, from the site cdob gave you) jaclaz

Not really. WHICH EXACT version of grub4dos are you using? (depending on the version you might need to check CaSe of the grldr - or GRLDR file) WHY are you using grldr.mbr? (the file to be used as no-emulation bootsector is grldr and NOT grld.mbr). jaclaz

.... and heaps of them saved by replacing the fuse on the keyboard DIN/PS2 connector.... I remember a period when there was a "repair shop" in the city that sold for sixpence "dead motherboards" (something like the equivalent of 2 or 3 US$). On average I would say that 7 out of 10 had been replaced because the keyboard fuse was blown or the BIOS had been zapped by Chernobyl or a variant of it. (and this is enough to describe the technical level of the self proclaimed experts that ran the shop ) jaclaz

In the good ol' times there was a saying to the effect of "whenever you have a problem with a SCSI device, the cause can be among several ones, but it is ALWAYS the cable, and when it is not the cable it is the termination". jaclaz

my HDD has the same with this state then i think i did the right fix for it ? so can you please let me know what i should do now?thank you very much. Problem is that you did not detail WHICH of the two fixes you used (both involve a command m0,2,2,,,,,22) YOU did not detail whether you removed the board or you used the paper strip to insulate a set of contacts. Try again from scratch. Read this before a new attempt: http://www.mapleleafmountain.com/seagatebrick.html You may want to try insulating the "other" set of contacts. jaclaz

NO. Meaning that you completely failed to read attentively the resources. This model of hard disk may suffer from TWO distinct problems, BOTH talked about in this thread and in the read-me and in the FGA's. (besides a number of other problems that are NOT discussed/solved here). There is a BSY problem and a LBA0 one. Each have different symptoms and to each you need to apply it's specific "fix". "BIOS can't recognize" may mean "BSY". You seemingly applied the fix for LBA0. It's like you have a flu and decide to cure it by putting your left ankle in a plaster cast, it won't help much. (on the other hand this cure may help if you have a broken left ankle ) jaclaz

ONLY 11 years? (kids today ), just for the record: jaclaz

Suddenly.... jaclaz

Would a simulation do? http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Windows-XP-Setup-Simulator/1114400067/1 jaclaz

...actually it is a FreeBSD.... So it is some deriveative of Unix, but definitely NOT a Linux. @5eraph Sure , just having a bit of fun, but: http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/predate http://www.oxymoronlist.com/american-english/ and, obviously : http://www.avolites.com/jokes/queen.htm jaclaz