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Copy Files and Folders to CDs
To copy files and folders to a CD, Insert a blank, writable CD into the CD recorder.
Open My Computer Click the files or folders you want to copy to the CD.... |
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Disable CD Autorun
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Change drive letters
To change drive letters (useful if you have two drives and have partitioned the boot drive, but the secondary drive shows up as "D")
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Before you format you hard drive…
When you format a computer hard drive you will lose everything that is on the drive. Therefore, it is very important to back up anything you might want later. Additionally, if you are going to be formatting… |
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How to run Microsoft ScanDisk
To run Microsoft ScanDisk Double-click My Computer Highlight a local hard disk drive by clicking on it one. Right-click the highlighted local drive… |
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How to Speed Up a Hard-Disk Drive
If your hard-disk drive seems to take forever to o about its business, or if it's having trouble keeping up with your CD-R burning software, chances are it's time for a tune-up and defragmentation... |
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How to Partition a Hard Drive
Hard disks can be partitioned to run separate operating systems on the same disk, or to break down a disk into manageable chunks for storage. Partitioning is performed on a new or reformatted disk. These instructions describe using FDISK for PCs using Windows XP or later... |
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How to Get Hard Drives to Hibernate
"Hibernate" mode is a power-saving mode that laptops and desktop computers running Windows use to power off virtually all components of the computer, including the hard drive. Placing a computer i hibernate mode saves all of your data and open programs for fast recovery.... |
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Copy a Hard Drive in Windows XP
You can copy or back up your hard drive using an external hard drive. An external hard drive is a storage device that attaches to your computer through a USB port. Using an extenal hard drive, you can create a copy of your computer hard drive, although it requires large amounts of memory and plenty of time..... |
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Create a Hard Drive Image
There are many preferences and settings that are set up on your hard drive. Often these are set up initially when you purchase your computer. Throughout the time period that you hae been using your computer, you have most likely added a great deal of data and even a number of preferences and settings to your hard drive..... |
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How to Install SCSI Hard Drive
If you are installing a SCSI drive, the procedure is quite simple. Most manufacturers even include documentation with their drives that explains how to install them. Back up all of your computer's data before beginning the installation if you are replacing your old hard drive. If you experience problems after you install the drive.... |
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How to Check Windows XP Hard Disk Condition
The Check Disk Utility (aka. chkdsk, acronym for check disk) is a diagnostic, fix tool and an integral part of Windows operating system. If you suspect something is wrong, use this utility to check or repair errors that might occur on a hard disk… |
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Error - ''boot_unmountable_drive'' when installing XP
For those who are getting this error when you try to install WinXP on a motherboard that has UDMA 100 Promise Controllers you need to do the following in order to get XP to install correctly if your hard drives are connected to the UDMA 100 controller..... |
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