Got XP OEM...

Originally Posted by Incognitas

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So like I said who's going to fit it?

right - i see the dilemma - although I think you would be surprised how easy it would be to do it yourself. I won't labour the point, as it does depend on how your case is designed - some 'low profile' desktops or 'mini towers', can be fiddly, to say the least.

- but as you have a drive already fitted, a new one would use exactly the same connectors as the old, half the work - i.e connecting to the motherboard - has already been done.

entirely up to you, of course

<edit> I see nffc was thinking along the same lines, while I was typing

Well I bit the bullet and ordered the Iomega if only because the software supplied isn't anything to do with p*xy Roxio.

Stupid company with a*sey software that may or may not work depending on it's mood but loves to splash it's banner adverts every where without giving one the option to turn the darn things off.

Incog.

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Well I bit the bullet and ordered the Iomega if only because the software supplied isn't anything to do with p*xy Roxio.

Stupid company with a*sey software that may or may not work depending on it's mood but loves to splash it's banner adverts every where without giving one the option to turn the darn things off.

Incog.

Now don't hold back tell us what you REALLY think

By the way - you DO know that Roxio are responsible for the built in windows XP cd writing software

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Now don't hold back tell us what you REALLY think

By the way - you DO know that Roxio are responsible for the built in windows XP cd writing software

Oh yes and isn't that something to be proud of LOL
Sometimes there are ways to turn of the splash screens on startup, more often than not it takes an additional command to do it though. I know the Zone alarm spash screen used to annoy me till I turned it off.

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

Now don't hold back tell us what you REALLY think

By the way - you DO know that Roxio are responsible for the built in windows XP cd writing software

so I can't get any of the drivers for the Roxio supported CD writer that I have to work with XP despite the fact that they have written the software for XP?

NUTS!

You know I didn't believe that rumour that M$ worked hand in hand with the software and hardware developers to ensure that anyone installing XP would HAVE to buy errr upgrade new software or hardware.I'm beginning to wonder if it may be true after all.

Incog.

Well now I've hit another snag.

Despite all my best efforts XP won't recognise my HSP56MR modem and I just can't find any drivers that it WILL accept.There are plenty of downloads I just can't get XP to recognise or install any of them.

Yes I know I have BB and excellent it has been (apart from the odd email gripe) extremely reliable and only gone down a couple of times since getting it.BUT I want an alternative,just in case,just for emergencies dial up modem.I have one I just can't get XP to recognise it and accept any drivers for it.

Frankly despite all the attempts to make XP idiot proof they have made it impossible to get anything done in my opinion.Seems to me most ordinaryfolk would just give up and get a new one that XP accepts.Well I did that with my CDRW and that's enough expense thank you M$.

So can anyone help me or do I just have to accept that my modem is too out of date?

Incog.

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Well now I've hit another snag.

Despite all my best efforts XP won't recognise my HSP56MR modem and I just can't find any drivers that it WILL accept.There are plenty of downloads I just can't get XP to recognise or install any of them.

Yes I know I have BB and excellent it has been (apart from the odd email gripe) extremely reliable and only gone down a couple of times since getting it.BUT I want an alternative,just in case,just for emergencies dial up modem.I have one I just can't get XP to recognise it and accept any drivers for it.

Frankly despite all the attempts to make XP idiot proof they have made it impossible to get anything done in my opinion.Seems to me most ordinaryfolk would just give up and get a new one that XP accepts.Well I did that with my CDRW and that's enough expense thank you M$.

So can anyone help me or do I just have to accept that my modem is too out of date?

Incog.

To be honest - I've got a drawer full of incompatible modems that I've taken out of systems that I've updated to XP.....

I would probably get that place that is going to sort your cdwriter out to put a new one in while they are fitting your usb2 card.

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701

To be honest - I've got a drawer full of incompatible modems that I've taken out of systems that I've updated to XP.....

I would probably get that place that is going to sort your cdwriter out to put a new one in while they are fitting your usb2 card.

Yes it definitely sounds like a conspiracy doesn't it?Hardware firms must rub their hands with glee at the thought of a new M$ OS.

I think it must be a good idea to get to the point where you HAVE to update all your hardware before installing a newer M$ OS.Lucky I have upgraded Printer,scanner,Tablet and mouse this past year or I might be reconsidering a step back in OS.

Incog.

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Incognitas

Yes it definitely sounds like a conspiracy doesn't it?Hardware firms must rub their hands with glee at the thought of a new M$ OS.

I think it must be a good idea to get to the point where you HAVE to update all your hardware before installing a newer M$ OS.Lucky I have upgraded Printer,scanner,Tablet and mouse this past year or I might be reconsidering a step back in OS.

Incog.

I realise this is a bit late for you....

But if anyone else is looking at upgrading to XP

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...g/advisor.mspx

I'd download this and run it first.

It should (note i said SHOULD) tell you what IS and ISN'T going to work on your system after the upgrade.

[Paul K]

What exactly happens when you try to install the drivers and how are you installing them? As long as the drivers are for XP or 2000 then the modem will be ok.
Don't worry if XP complains the drivers are unsigned or may not be for that modem, install them, try the modem via its tab in the control panel to see if it responds and if it works then fair enough, if not then we can try another driver
Have you tried this driver Coggy?
http://members.driverguide.com/drive...driverid=43296