[TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
- From: Jim Myers <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 16:40:32 -0500
It is the same, a clean install with an XP upgrade version works just
fine as long as you have the required prior version windows install media.
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Since 1972
Jim Myers
Telrad Electronics
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Gary McCartney wrote:
> If XP is like previous Windows OS's, then an upgrade CD can easily
> install to a clean hard drive. You just have to have a copy of the
> previous version CD in order to get past a security check as the upgrade
> install is running.
>
> Example:
>
> To install Win 98SE upgrade on a clean hard drive, you need to have a
> copy of Win 98 1st ed. or Win 95 install cd on hand. When the win 98SE
> install asks for confirmation you are an owner of a previous Windows OS,
> you insert the 98 or 95 CD and it will verify it, then continue the 98SE
> install as if the CD was the full install version.
>
> I have not tried this with a XP upgrade CD so I am not sure that it will
> work. I seem to recall doing it with a Win 2000 upgrade CD and it
> worked.
>
>
>
>
> Gary McCartney
>
> McCartney Electronics
> Guelph Ontario Canada
> Est. 1984
> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Technotronic Dimensions wrote:
>
>>Indeed True.
>>
>>However, Upgrade installs usually have some kind of irreperable issues later
>>because of it not being a clean Install.
>>
>>It Parallels the Concept of using Cheap Generic Repair Parts over Original
>>Parts. You get what you pay for.
>>
>>Steve Hearns
>>Technotronic Dimensions, NY [USA]
>>WWW.TECHNOTRONIC-DIMENSIONS.COM
>>1-877-817-9885 (Voice / Fax Toll Free - US Only)
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "becyn" <becyn@xxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 5:20 PM
>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>
>>The upgrade version of both XP and XP is cheaper.
>>
>>Jim McVey
>>McVey Alltronix
>>327 Broadway
>>Newburgh Ny 12550
>>ph: 845 561 8383
>>fx: 845 561 9017
>>Consumer electronics &
>>computer service.
>>Factory authorized for
>>over twenty brands.
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 2:05 PM
>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>
>>
>>>$329 for XP Pro.
>>>
>>>-Ed-
>>>Tel-Tek Electronics
>>>Ontario-Canada
>>>
>>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Ask me about the Tech Repair CD.
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Jerome Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxx>
>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:07 PM
>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>What do you consider overpriced? About a year ago I paid $79 US on eBay.
>>>>Jerry Silverman
>>>>Greentron Inc
>>>>4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609
>>>>864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080
>>>>greentron@xxxxxxx
>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>From: "Tel-Tek" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:40 AM
>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>XP is very stable. But overpriced. Almost worth your effort to, if you
>>>>
>>>>have
>>>>
>>>>>an obsolete computer, to buy a new one, with XP Home installed.
>>>>>
>>>>>-Ed-
>>>>>
>>>>>Tel-Tek Electronics
>>>>>Ontario-Canada
>>>>>
>>>>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>>From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 10:20 PM
>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Yes, I am still running 98. I get that 'Illegal operations' message
>>>>>>every so often, but I just ignore it and the computer keeps working
>>>>>>fine. I rarely get the BSOD. Is XP 100% stable? Other people have
>>>>>>complained about XP and tell me that if Windows 98 is working for me
>>>
>>>to
>>>
>>>>>>just keep using it. What do you think?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kevin Wilks
>>>>>>Kevin's TV & Video Repair
>>>>>>Penticton BC Canada
>>>>>>kevintv@xxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Lessard
>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:21 PM
>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Illegal operations? Are you still running 98 Kevin? Upgrade to XP.
>>
>>No
>>
>>>>>>more BSOD (blue screen of death). At least you can close down a
>>
>>crash
>>
>>>>>>application.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>David Lessard
>>>>>>mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin
>>>>>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:56 AM
>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I hate them because my computer is always doing illegal operations
>>
>>and
>>
>>>>>>will be shut down.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>I hate them because I have high speed cable internet and a 1 gig
>>
>>CPU,
>>
>>>>>>but sometimes when I connect to the internet it is like I am back on
>>>>>>dial-up.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Any more reasons?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kevin Wilks
>>>>>>Kevin's TV & Video Repair
>>>>>>Penticton BC Canada
>>>>>>kevintv@xxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David Lessard
>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 11:50 AM
>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kevin,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Repeat after me...Computers are my friend...Computers are my
>>>>>>friend...everything should work just fine now...:-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>David Lessard
>>>>>>Alexandria, Ontario
>>>>>>mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tel-Tek
>>>>>>Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:43 AM
>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>
>>>>>>Kevin;
>>>>>>If you hate them, they will know...and do all kinds of odd things
>>
>>for
>>
>>>>>>you.;-)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>-Ed-
>>>>>>Tel-Tek Electronics
>>>>>>Ontario-Canada
>>>>>>
>>>>>>teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>>>>From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
>>>>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 7:10 PM
>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I hate computers all the time!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Kevin Wilks
>>>>>>>Kevin's TV & Video Repair
>>>>>>>Penticton BC Canada
>>>>>>>kevintv@xxxxxxx
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>[mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
>>>>>>
>>>>>>gulftech@xxxxxxxx
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:21 PM
>>>>>>>To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>>>>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Jim,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>I have done that. That program is gone, but it came with add-ons,
>>>>>>
>>>>>>that
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>appear to be the problem. I need to know what wcpsvsu is.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Sometimes, I hate computers!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>Ken Smith
>>>>>>>Gulf Technical Services
>>>>>>>3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
>>>>>>>Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
>>>>>>>850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:10:28 -0500 Jim Myers
>>
>><jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>>>>>>>writes:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Try uninstalling the time check program in windows control panel
>>>>>>>>add/remove programs.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>************************************************************************
>>>
>>>>>>>*
>>>>>>>******************************************
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Since 1972
>>>>>>>>Jim Myers
>>>>>>>>Telrad Electronics
>>>>>>>>Fort Wayne, Indiana
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I somehow loaded a program I did not wish to do. It was "Time
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>Check" or
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>something like that. Since then, my computer has been
>>
>>squirley.
>>
>>>>>>>>I wish
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I could be more specific, but to be more specific, I would
>>
>>have
>>
>>>to
>>>
>>>>>>>>>restart and then fool with things to get my selected programs
>>
>>to
>>
>>>>>>>>appear
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>on the bottom of the screen. Sometimes, all the icons on my
>>>>>>
>>>>>>screen
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>disappear.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>I am able to use the computer, but get the message "wcpsvsu
>>
>>not
>>
>>>>>>>>>responding." Can someone tell me what that is, and a remedy
>>
>>for
>>
>>>>>>>>it?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>TIA,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>Ken Smith
>>>>>>>>>Gulf Technical Services
>>>>>>>>>3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
>>>>>>>>>Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
>>>>>>>>>850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>
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