-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Trevnal Re: Microsoft XP.
- From: "Wyatt M. Portendt" <nunyabidness6@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 18:46:04 -0500
There is a patch file for Roxio 5.x that addresses issues with undetected
drives and XP compatibility issues. I'm not certain that even with the patch
that Roxio will work with USB. Might, but I don't recall.
On Thursday 25 September 2003 05:05 pm, you wrote:
> thanks for the help....
>
>
> Does the NES USB adaptor come with any drivers, if not you may need some
> from the manufactories web site, worth a look for that. if not I am sure
> it
> wood work fine when XP is installed, and the updates are applied as
> well.>>
> This came with a floppy disk, so that I assume has the drivers on it, on
> the printed install directions, it says it is XP compatibale , so I will
> hope for the best.
>
> You will possible need a new copy of Roxio EZ CD, which you can either buy
> new or try to find a good deal on version 5, it will also include Direct
> CD as well.>>
> this is the versions that came preinstalled on the computer when bought,
> so I don't know if I would be able to get an upgrade, but will price a
> newer version....
>
> Music match, make sure you have a copy of your licence key, and if
> possible reload it, and then see if it will work, and if you can update it
> or upgrade it for free or a small fee to the newest version.>>
> this came preinstalled, and I am not that worried about this, as I do not
> use it. I think windows media player is also installed.
>
> I have no idea what Quick Link is, sorry. If it comes with your PC may be
> worth a look at the manufactories web site and see if they have a newer
> version, that will run with XP.>>
> I do not use this either, I believe it is installed software for sme fax
> capablilties that cam installed on this HP.
>
>
> It is not so likely the CD ROM or the DVD ROM will not work. XP is pretty
> good for that, and when you load the
> software for watching DVD's etc, it should auto detect it and work fine.
> It should also work fine for reading disc's too.>>
> This would probably be to big of an exspense for me at this time to
> replace, so I hope it will work ?!!!
>
> keyboard manager again check manufactures web site for updated drivers
> etc, especially for XP.>>
> Not to worried about this one...
>
>
> Logitech Optical wireless mouse-ware again download newest version of
> Logitech's site.>>
> will check it out !
>
>
> AVG just reinstall the latest version of the free one and update it fast.
>
> Hope that helps a little,
>
> Trevnal
>
> Thanks again... I think I will take it to a local techie & see what he
> thinks, maybe he call install it & if it doesn't work, leave the old
> junkie M.E. on it ... sigh ....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "faythe&al" < Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 5:18 AM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: Microsoft XP.
>
>
> to all who answered my call 4 help regarding upgrading to XP from ME...
>
> I download the XP advisor & the report was ...
> hardware that may need additional files :
> Universal serial bus controller, NES PCI to USB enhanced host controller..
> which I determine to be the internal USB 2.o 5-port PCI card I had my son
> install for me. the box says it requires windows 98se or higher.
>
> Software that must be reinstalled :
> DirectCD 3, has a known compatibility issue with XP... ( Roxio)
> Easy CD Creator 4 ( Roxio)
> Musicmatch jutebox
> Quicklink III
>
> All above came preinstalled on my system when bought. they may be on my
> recovery disks ???
> I do use my CD burner & DVD drive, so I would want to keep them & not buy
> new ...
> It also mentions that my DVD movie player may be incompatible & may need
> an upgrade.
> CD-rom drive brand- Mitsumi CR-4804TE CD-ROM ( cd writer plus)
> DVD brand- Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1402
>
> Incompatible hardware issues :
> keyboard manager ( on start menu)
> another item preinstalled. right now I do not use this feature.
> Logitech Optical wireless mouseware added by me & still would like to use.
>
> Software that might not be compatible :
>
> AVG control center ( a startup program) the antivirus I downloaded from
> the net.
>
> My question is... are these things I can just get downloaded from the net
> for free? Or would I have to buy new hardware, ect??
> I know I can reload the AVG.
>
> Thanks again for all your help.
>
> Faythe
>
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