Q. I was given a computer that has Windows 2000. However, WIN 2000 seems to have a lot of errors. Is it possible to format it and install WIN ME which I am more familiar with?
A. Yes, it is possible. Put in the ME disk, then reboot. Choose to boot from CD, then go through the steps and tell it to reformat. You will lose ALL your data.
However, i don't really recommend going to ME--it is really a very crappy OS. 2000 is much more stable. If it is having problems, try formatting and reinstalling 2000. If that doesn't work, you can always try ME, but in that case it is quite unlikely that the OS is causing the problems.
However, i don't really recommend going to ME--it is really a very crappy OS. 2000 is much more stable. If it is having problems, try formatting and reinstalling 2000. If that doesn't work, you can always try ME, but in that case it is quite unlikely that the OS is causing the problems.
How do I fix this PC with continuous error messages?
Q. There is a PC in my household that is completely useless. I think it is running windows 2000. Every time I try to access any icons or even the start menu I get an error message like "Insufficient system resources exist to complete the requested service" or something regarding memory being low :S. I'm confused. Is there a simple fix to this, like wiping everything? I mainly use my mac and just need a desktop for the leisurely browsing and occasional typing.
A. You could have a bad RAM chip. Hit one of the Fkeys on bootup (whichever you're told to do) to get into the BIOS to see if it "sees" everything that you know you have on that machine. Hard drives, RAM, just look it over to make sure it seems normal to you.
If you don't mind a $20 investment, hit a computer/electronics store and pick up an external hard drive case. Remove the hard drive from this desktop, put it in the case and voila! you have an external drive with a USB plug.
You should be able to plug it into your Mac, and "see" the drive; I wouldn't boot anything up with it until you've confirmed that the drive is okay. You can use another PC and run diagnostics on your drive to see if it is the drive or not.
However, if this old PC is over 5 years of age, there might be other issues; you might even have a virus, or maybe the HD is just packed full and the OS has no room to move.
If you don't mind a $20 investment, hit a computer/electronics store and pick up an external hard drive case. Remove the hard drive from this desktop, put it in the case and voila! you have an external drive with a USB plug.
You should be able to plug it into your Mac, and "see" the drive; I wouldn't boot anything up with it until you've confirmed that the drive is okay. You can use another PC and run diagnostics on your drive to see if it is the drive or not.
However, if this old PC is over 5 years of age, there might be other issues; you might even have a virus, or maybe the HD is just packed full and the OS has no room to move.
How do I troubleshoot problems with my Windows Media Player;horrible audio & video to be exact?
Q. My computer runs Windows 2000. Any audio sounds sped up & garbled, like Alvin & the Chipmunks, on speed! Any video stops and/or skips or is extra fast. I've been told it's not the speakers, but the settings for my Windows Media Player, which is running the 9 Series. The person who gave me this computer remembers having the same problem, called in a technician, but can't remember what they did. Is there anything I can do myself, without calling someone to fix the problem?
A. You might want to get the free downloads available at http://www.pcaholic.com
There are many free programs and articles provided there that may be of some use. There are solutions to help repair your windows media player errors as well. Get the downloads to repair your problems and speed up your PC. Good luck!
There are many free programs and articles provided there that may be of some use. There are solutions to help repair your windows media player errors as well. Get the downloads to repair your problems and speed up your PC. Good luck!
How do I fix the inaccessible boot device error on the blue screen when my computer won't start up?
Q. I have a Windows 2000 Professional and I recieved a blue screen when i turned it on and now my computer won't start up.
It won't work on safe mode, or last known configuration, or anything. What do I do to fix it?
How do I get into my BIOS and tell it to boot from the disc drive?
It won't work on safe mode, or last known configuration, or anything. What do I do to fix it?
How do I get into my BIOS and tell it to boot from the disc drive?
A. It appears that the hard drive has died.
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