Q. Here is the problem: On the same computer I have a version of Windows XP Pro that won't start up. This is where I have all my documents and photos. I also have a version of Windows Home Edition that will start up ok but it's empty . I would like to either get my xp pro to work again OR transfer all my documents from pictures from xp pro to Home edition.
Anybody know how to do that?
Anybody know how to do that?
A. so ... from what you said above ... you have two operating systems installed on the same hard disk. Windows XP and Windows Home. okay. that's often referred to as a "dual boot system". dual boot means that when your computer boots up (just how it starts when you turn it on, from being Off and not just asleep) it gives you a choice to boot into WinXP or boot into WinHome. normally when i've configured a dual boot setup its for different operating systems, not variants of the same so i'm thinking you mayve had a little accident with an installation here.
especially hearing as how you cant boot into WinXP anymore ... where all your stuff is ... hmm.
and from within WinHome you cant see the directories (through your File Explorer) of the WinXP installation? i'm guessing youve attempted that already.
the best answer for you might be to take it to a local professional or a geeky nerd you know who's good with computers and ask them for any creative ideas ... or ... take it to a professional at your local computer shop and tell them the same story.
what i would do, in this situation, is a little involved and you might not feel comfortable doing yourself. assuming its a desktop computer and not a laptop -- i'd turn the computer completely off, remove the outer case of the computer and remove the hard drive. then i'd plug that hard drive into another computer running WinXP ... but as the second hard disk. then i'd turn that computer on and you should see your hard disk and its files through the File Explorer program on that computer running WinXP.
then you can copy your documents and pictures, etcetera, over to a thumb drive or burn to a CD or DVD so that they arent lost completely.
then bring your hard disk back to your house, re-install it in your computer, then move the files from your CD, DVD or thumb drive back to your WinHome installation.
a bit involved ... but i'm afraid there may not be an easier answer with your specific situation of having WinHome and WinXP on the same disk, and WinXP wont start.
hope this helped a little.
cheers.
especially hearing as how you cant boot into WinXP anymore ... where all your stuff is ... hmm.
and from within WinHome you cant see the directories (through your File Explorer) of the WinXP installation? i'm guessing youve attempted that already.
the best answer for you might be to take it to a local professional or a geeky nerd you know who's good with computers and ask them for any creative ideas ... or ... take it to a professional at your local computer shop and tell them the same story.
what i would do, in this situation, is a little involved and you might not feel comfortable doing yourself. assuming its a desktop computer and not a laptop -- i'd turn the computer completely off, remove the outer case of the computer and remove the hard drive. then i'd plug that hard drive into another computer running WinXP ... but as the second hard disk. then i'd turn that computer on and you should see your hard disk and its files through the File Explorer program on that computer running WinXP.
then you can copy your documents and pictures, etcetera, over to a thumb drive or burn to a CD or DVD so that they arent lost completely.
then bring your hard disk back to your house, re-install it in your computer, then move the files from your CD, DVD or thumb drive back to your WinHome installation.
a bit involved ... but i'm afraid there may not be an easier answer with your specific situation of having WinHome and WinXP on the same disk, and WinXP wont start.
hope this helped a little.
cheers.
Can a Windows XP computer read data generated by a Windows Vista computer and vise versa?
Q. I have a Windows XP computer and I'm planning to buy a Windows Vista laptop. I'm afraid the two might have incompatibility issues when transferring files and documents between the two.
A. Shouldn't be any problem at all. They both use the same types of files.
To be more precise, windows vista and windows xp does not create or generate the data. The programs that run on those operating systems create the files and data contained in them. So, a word document can be seen on both machines. Pictures created by MS paint use the same file formats.
If you have program that creates its own specific files, and that program is not on the new machine, you could have a problem opening it.
Example: If you have Microsoft Office on the XP machine, and you create a spreadsheet file. You will need to have a program on the vista machine that will also open that spreadsheet file also.
Hope that clears things up.
To be more precise, windows vista and windows xp does not create or generate the data. The programs that run on those operating systems create the files and data contained in them. So, a word document can be seen on both machines. Pictures created by MS paint use the same file formats.
If you have program that creates its own specific files, and that program is not on the new machine, you could have a problem opening it.
Example: If you have Microsoft Office on the XP machine, and you create a spreadsheet file. You will need to have a program on the vista machine that will also open that spreadsheet file also.
Hope that clears things up.
How to uninstall windows xp if I have both xp and windows 7 ?
Q. How can I uninstall the windows xp ? Because I am only using windows 7 and the xp takes a lot of memory space .
A. go to your start menu
then click control panel
there should be something that says add or remove programs
scroll to windows xp and click remove
bam ur done.!!! good luck.!
then click control panel
there should be something that says add or remove programs
scroll to windows xp and click remove
bam ur done.!!! good luck.!
How do you install windows xp prof with your cd but use the code on someone elses computer?
Q. Installed windows xp and it wont take the code on the computer I don't have the xp prof code for the cd I'm using as its only for troubleshooting and reinstalling.
A. It doesn't have to be the specific code for that particular CD. The install CD version just needs to match the key.
If the key's Windows XP Pro OEM - general distribution edition (the version most commonly distributed to independent computer shops) you need a Windows XP Pro OEM - general distribution disc.
If the key's for the WinXP Pro Retail boxed edition, you need to have the disc for the Pro full retail box version.
If the key's for the WinXP Pro Retail Upgrade edition, you need to use the disc for the Pro retail upgrade.
If it's a branded WinXP OEM edition (example, from an HP, Compaq or Dell), you'll need to use the restore disc from the company that made the computer and any support files that are needed by it. The general OEM edition won't work.
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Same goes for all the various Home edition discs and keys, your key needs to match the disc version, but they're not uniquely keyed to specific discs. I'm guessing the problem is that the key on your friend's machine doesn't match your install disc.
If the key's Windows XP Pro OEM - general distribution edition (the version most commonly distributed to independent computer shops) you need a Windows XP Pro OEM - general distribution disc.
If the key's for the WinXP Pro Retail boxed edition, you need to have the disc for the Pro full retail box version.
If the key's for the WinXP Pro Retail Upgrade edition, you need to use the disc for the Pro retail upgrade.
If it's a branded WinXP OEM edition (example, from an HP, Compaq or Dell), you'll need to use the restore disc from the company that made the computer and any support files that are needed by it. The general OEM edition won't work.
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Same goes for all the various Home edition discs and keys, your key needs to match the disc version, but they're not uniquely keyed to specific discs. I'm guessing the problem is that the key on your friend's machine doesn't match your install disc.
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