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Yep, it is obviously truncated/corrupted. Post the one on your original CD. jaclaz

Sure it is possible. This forum: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=82 is full of topics that actually are ONLY related to this. (CD/DVD multibooting) As well, there is a dedicated forum with several options to multiboot from a USB stick: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showforum=157 Just browse a bit the already existing threads, then, once you have seen some options, ask for help if something is not clear, in the appropriate Forum. If I were you, I wouldn't even think of hinting about Hiren's Boot Cd, which is considered WAREZ http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=18408 jaclaz

Check PING, before anything else: http://www.windowsdream.com/ping.html http://www.windowsdream.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 jaclaz

Is the message on ALL PC's: Check this: http://www.msfn.org/board/error-0xc000000e...90120&st=25 It is VERY important to understand from where the error message comes from, it seems like coming form the BIOS, is it exactly as you posted it? Or in CAPITAL LETTERS? This, would confirm that: though I need a more detailed report. The bootcfg /rebuild fixes BOOT.INI: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/291980/en-us it has nothing to do with this problem. Fixboot and Fixmbr may only be useful if any of the errors in the previously linked post occur: http://commandwindows.com/recovery-console-commands.htm From what you describe it looks more like there is a problem in the MBR (like a completely wrong partition entry or a missing Active partition) that prevents the BIOS from accessing the disk.... jaclaz

It's difficult to say whether it is something that can be resolved. From what you say, it seems to me actually software related, I suspect a problem in the Registry, and even more specifically my guess is for some upper/lower filter badly installed or simply badly coded/conflicting with something else. Check these, first thing: http://www.uwe-sieber.de/usbtrouble_e.html http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=75587 Filter drivers that may cause a conflict are typically installed by "Virtual drivers" (something like Daemon Tools as an example) and by hard disk partitioning/manipulating utilities (Acronis products as an example). Even a number of "demo" or "trial" software, relating to the above "kind" of apps may install "something" that conflicts and it is not removed properly when uninstalling, again, as an example, Winmount, and as well a number of USB specific "Manufacturer Tool" may install conflicting drivers. Only you can say what you have currently installed or what you have installed in the past.... jaclaz

Splitted the topis as it is "specific" to a given source/CD. In a "normal" TXTSETUP.SIF there is a line in [Mouse] section: at line 6485 in mine, but that may vary.... Please post (zipped) your TXTSETUP.SIF or TXTSETUP.SI_ It seems like the original file is corrupted (or it gets corrupted during the copy). jaclaz

GOOD. Just a note: If the stick is formatted through the HP USB formatting utility or through my batches (run on win2k/xp/2003), there won't be the need for the Vista bootsect.exe. http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=5000 If you work on Vista or WinPE 2.x, you can use diskpart directly on the USB stick, only be aware of this possible problem, that might prevent the stick partitioning from being "kosher": http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=21186 Registry settings to check: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931760/en .reg file: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?sho...21186&st=18 jaclaz

It's not difficult , if you have basic hardware skills. You just need APPROPRIATE screwdrivers (do not use Philips 00 on a a Philips 0, do not use a Philip 1 on a Philips 0, if there are Torx screws use a Torx screwdriver, etc.) and in some cases a guitar pick. Most laptops use the same (or very similar) assembly. Here are a few examples: http://fixthelaptop.blogspot.com/2007/06/r...ing-screen.html http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Tosh...digitizer_1.htm http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Tosh...een_removal.htm http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Tosh...sat1415_LCD.htm http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Tosh...sat2435_LCD.htm http://www.screentekinc.com/lcd-removal-in...n,toshiba.shtml A "generic" very detailed with photos guide: http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/cate...-screen-repair/ I am not familiar with the L20, but it should be similar to the L35 : http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Tosh...book-screen.htm Only one WARNING: DO NOT EVER use the lid (once the front cover has been removed) as a handle to change the inclination angle of the display. Hinges are very tough, and the lid can only (and barely) support the torque induced stress when fully assembled, if you try rotating it once it has been partially disassembled, you will likely break the back cover/pull out the threaded inserts for the screws. I wouldnt also be so pessimistic about the contacts , it is possible that there is enough space to glue with epoxy a "bridge" over the failing connection and insert between the "bridge" and the connector itself a (plastic) wedge, able to keep the thingie "pressed". jaclaz

Go browsing BoldFortune's Forum: "Slimming Down Windows XP: The Complete Guide" http://www.bold-fortune.com/forums/index.php?showforum=13 jaclaz

Happy bunnies are better: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showto...128727&st=8 jaclaz

@kyor See if this helps: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=114711 @confused_ka Probably the only way out is to use Pxelinux: http://www.deployvista.com/Blog/tabid/70/E...SE/Default.aspx jaclaz

CDshell, though a great little thing, is not developed since a few years. The new kid on the block (graphical) is Aerostudio. If you have less interest in the graphical aspect, grub4dos is very handy. See links/screenshots here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=129399 As well isolinux is a very good choice (again "less" graphical) http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=94398&hl= jaclaz

Well, what do you expect from a OS that was out (and stable) in 1996? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT Usb and wireless wasn't even existing at the time. There are (unofficial) ways to support (up to a certain limit) USB devices on NT. As well there are Commercial solutions to add PCcard support, but I doubt that anything "wireless related" is available. If you are positive that you don't have anything (software) NT specific that you still might want to use, no. (I presume that ALL data has been backed up already). How big is is your HD? Since NT does NOT support FAT32, which is viceversa recommended for use with Windows98, and Win98 doesn't support natively NTFS, you would be probably forced to repartition/reformat anyway. Knowing that I will be flamed for this do not expect the same stability of NT4 from Windows 98. jaclaz

@anxx if it helps you, there is an italian translation of the (old) Gradius2 guide. It's still ok, but for the G-list wiping, that is not necessary and should be skipped: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=129366 jaclaz

You shouldn't need the temporary .txt files. Does this output the wanted result? SET VAR=eTrust Antivirus Base FOR /F "tokens=4 delims=, " %%i in ('CompVer ^| Find "%VAR%"') DO ECHO @REG ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\ComputerAssociates\eTrustITM\Status /v "%VAR%" /d %%i jaclaz

This one can easily be solved by using grub4dos on the USB stick/drive and exchange/omit to exchange (hd0) with (hd1). See this for a quisck reference: http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?...c=2568&st=7 Well no. Basically you are simply editing a BCD store, it can be wherever you want, as long as it is on a writable filesystem (not on a CD/DVD or .iso). Try opening the actual BCD store with RAWREG.... ...it's simply a file for the boot loader. (though boot.ini is easier to edit ) Check these: http://www.multibooters.co.uk/bootmgr.html http://www.multibooters.co.uk/cloning.html Also, you can use "specialized" GUI programs: http://www.vistabootpro.org/ http://neosmart.net/dl.php?id=1 jaclaz

"general" boot problems (and Winbuilder/grub4dos support forum): http://www.boot-land.net/forums/ @Tripredacus More "tricks" with Recovery Console : http://commandwindows.com/recovery.htm http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=20983 http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=21049 http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=2254 http://www.boot-land.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=5316 Particularly, the "NO MORE CATCH22" trick might interest you: http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?sho...20983&st=25 Sorry if this seems like "self-promotion". jaclaz

Actually XP boot is based on some information that is "hardcoded" to a given machine, and also to some "paths". I am not familiar with the sysprepping procedure , so this might be a loonng (or completely wrong ) shot, based only on the symptoms. MBR signature: http://thestarman.pcministry.com/asm/mbr/Win2kmbr.htm http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=19663 Problem about "moving" 2K/XP: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/249321/en-us If I were you, I would simply try restoring (temporarily) the image you have on first partition of the new machine and see if anything changes. You can use an "offline Registry viewer": http://www.gaijin.at/dlregview.php http://72.14.221.132/translate_c?hl=en&amp...qSsTSebrDC2-Jsg or an "offline Registry editor" (warning: EXPERIMENTAL/UNFINISHED): http://www.boot-land.net/forums/?showtopic=4684 to check values of relevant Registry keys in the deployed image. Or maybe you may want to try offlinesysprep : http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showforum=43 http://www.911cd.net/forums//index.php?showtopic=19397 jaclaz

I'll try to rephrase. Where does the XP image come from? Was it an XP installed on first partiton (with drive letter C:\)? How are you managing the MBR disk signature? jaclaz

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Why not? If there is more than one partition (or the one and only partition is NOT NTFS) one can dual boot between NT 4.00 and windows 98 allright. A page with most of the possible options explained: http://thpc.info/dualboot.html jaclaz

@Lecco Yep, I know, but starcraftmaster is talking about Win ME, not 98. The comment I made @starcraftmaster was somehow loosely, but not much , connected to his thread here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=130524&hl= jaclaz

Ok, but I need some more details. How was XP installed? Was it installed while the partition where WinPE now is was hidden/not yet existant? Did it boot normally before? The code by Wrex is just a way to add the entries to the BCD needed to chainload from bootmanager NTLDR (and from it BOOT.INI) The "stall" you are reporting is usually somehow connected to changed drive letters. jaclaz

Original thread here: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=130706&hl= Have you checked FAQ #9? have you checked that you kept the USb stick in until GUI part of setup? jaclaz

Well, no. Half the trick is that grub4dos virtually re-maps hard disks in order to have the "right" disk/partition, it is possible that your HP on-the-fly boot device change confuses the HD. However, your problems is also strangely similar to FAQ #9: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=116766 jaclaz