Resetting Windows XP

[learninmypc]

Yes, I read the link. I was trying to find out how to change the boot order to boot either from a USB or cd but I think that is not possible with this pc so I will just enjoy tinkering with it & enjoy it as is. I thank you & the others for your help. I guess its safe to say "Case Closed

 

[holdum323]

Hi! It's been fun.

 

[learninmypc]

Gollie, 2 plus months & I finally found the boot order but unable to post picture in here probably due to size

 

[holdum323]

(y)

 

[learninmypc]

Thats what I get when trying to upload the picture. like this @DavidBailey

 

[learninmypc]

Seems like that isn't an ideal use of an old computer (storing pictures), since you can just accomplish this with an external hard drive or even USB stick. However, if that is really all you want to do with it you could consider a light linux distribution such as PuppyLinux , you can store your photos with that and have a fully functional OS that can be networked without the security concerns that XP brings.

I have somehow successfully installed Slacko. I am now trying to figure out how to get to TechSpot to continue this.

 

[holdum323]

Hi @learninmypc The best thing is to Google and find a video. See if this helps. There are a lot of good videos on the internet. Let us know how things go.
https://www.wikihow.com/Set-up-a-Wireless-Network-in-Puppy-Linux

 

[learninmypc]

I’ve been on it all day, 14 hours, have to wait till I have another day to waste

 

[holdum323]

I’ve been on it all day, 14 hours, have to wait till I have another day to waste

Look at it positive. Look at all the things you are learning and can pass it forward to others (y)
You have already learned a lot and I have also by helping you.

 

[DavidBailey]

Scrap it & upgrade to 8.1 or 10.
I think you would be happier with 8.1.

 

[MaikuTech]

Scrap it & upgrade to 8.1 or 10.
I think you would be happier with 8.1.

You sure you want to send your best friend to hell and back again ?
Windows 8 in general was a mess to get away from, soon as 8.1 came out microsoft officially ruined it.
Try contending with windows 8 registry and system core file **** ups for a month or two.

 

[learninmypc]

You sure you want to send your best friend to hell and back again ?
Windows 8 in general was a mess to get away from, soon as 8.1 came out microsoft officially ruined it.
Try contending with windows 8 registry and system core file **** ups for a month or two.

Thank you. Even if I had the $$$ to do so, I wouldn't.

 

[learninmypc]

Scrap it & upgrade to 8.1 or 10.
I think you would be happier with 8.1.

Even if I had the $$$$, I seriously don't think I would. I enjoy playing pinball on it amongst some of the other XP games

 

[DavidBailey]

Depending on your circumstances installing 10 is still free.
I installed it & made a Macrium image of it & then used a Macrium image to revert to 8.1 Pro.
10 caused loss of my ethernet connection.
Maybe Microsoft will get that fixed.
Pinball games are available without XP.
Solitaire, etc.
https://www.google.com/search?newwi...k1j0i46k1j0i22i30k1j0i13i5i30k1.0.UDdvPRsFF_Y

You sure you want to send your best friend to hell and back again ?
Windows 8 in general was a mess to get away from, soon as 8.1 came out microsoft officially ruined it.
Try contending with windows 8 registry and system core file **** ups for a month or two.

Windows 8.1 Pro is not a "nightmare".
I am not saying about 8.
I had it as OEM on newly bought computer.
I got the Pro Pak for $40 & upgraded to 8 Pro & then 8.1 Pro & then 10 Pro.
Through the Store & the 10 upgrade site at Microsoft.
Windows 10, as it is, is a nightmare I do not want to contend with.
It loses wify & ethernet connections.
I'm happy with 8.1 Pro.
Otherwise I would not have suggested upgrading to it to anyone.
I just suggested upgrading to 10 FREE so one will have a license on record at Microsoft IF you use a Microsoft Account.
Like I do.
If so Win 10 will always be free to you.
That beats $300 or whatever 10 will cost in the future.
I'm glad I have Spell Check enabled.
It makes for better posts.

 

[learninmypc]

Scrap it & upgrade to 8.1 or 10.
I think you would be happier with 8.1.

No thanks, its staying XP regardless .

 

[DavidBailey]

Best wishes with XP.
I used XP Pro for years.
I liked it.

 

[learninmypc]

My first online pc was Me, I loved it.

 

[DavidBailey]

Jesus.
I go back to 3.1.
I'm old...

EDIT--- I had to boot from a 3 & a half inch MSDOS floppy disc.
Memory was so low it was pitiful.

 

[learninmypc]

I had a desktop pc that booted fron a floppy but never was online. I UNintentionally turned it into a door stop.

 

[learninmypc]

Scrap it & upgrade to 8.1 or 10.
I think you would be happier with 8.1.

With 2 gb's of ram, its slow as is. I'm not investing any $$ on as OS/pc that may die anyday.