Recent content by bismarck

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    Adding new HD with XP

    Well I converted the drives to dynamic instead of basic. Found the first partions on each drive. Now lets find the second partition on the old first drive.
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    Adding new HD with XP

    Well So far I have the old xin xp running. But lost the partition on my second HD. Will try a dynamic disk conversion. I have tried the recovery tools on the Win XP install discs. A big no-go. I have tried Acronis recovery expert deluxe. That was big no-go. That said it didn't support dynamic...
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    Adding new HD with XP

    bump Any more suggestion? Well here is what I'm going to try. Boot off the old installation of Winxp, recover the partitions on the drives. change the drives around again. reboot off the with the MAxtor Utils CD (Do I have to?) and use their copy utilities to copy the data to a new partition...
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    Adding new HD with XP

    Thanks veitofmars Yes, they are seen in the bios. one is on a promise controller. WinXP also has them under the Administration tool. If I right click on the drive opinion are 1. convert to dynamic drive. 2. delete partition. 3. Help I just want to safe the data on those drives with very...
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    Adding new HD with XP

    Got a question for you people. I just installed a new hd in my computer. Maxtor 120GB. Installed XP pro, which found and partitioned the hd the way I wanted. I have two other hd in the pc which where partitioned with the previous installation of XP pro. The new install won't mount the two old...
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    Any Real Point To Maxblast?

    I never use the vendor provided software. The Windows XP cd has everything you need. partitioning is a breeze with XP. I got screwed by WD software onetime, lost everything on a 100 GB drive. Just glad it still works. Go google a review on Maxblast software. It is trash. Thanks
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    Maxtor 120GB HDD $59.94 after $60 MIR

    I just bought the maxtor. Can't wait to install it. Used 45 dollars in gift cards I had. So I have pay about 22 dollars with tax. Wish I could have found a coupon for in-store use.
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    Dang Officemax rebates are shady

    Officemax rebates are crazy. I bought a desk on sale for 79.99. The girl at the register said their was rebate, She printed the rebate reciept out, I got the officemax book of coupons , and sent it in. 8 weeks later I got a check for 79.99 Here is the crazy part. None of the numbers matched for...
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    Atkins Question (clear?)

    How long have you been practicing the Atkins way?
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    Topic: Crazy stories?

    Where is the topic for / about crazy stories, crazy people. When ever you visit a place there is always some crazy putting on a show or claiming they saw Bigfoot? Who has the crazy story today?
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    I need a vacation! Where should I go?

    Go to texas and look at all the natural wonders. OR go to new york and watch everyone run around like rats.
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    Please lock!

    LOL That guy is very honest.
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    512MB PC2700 @ MWAVE Dropped to 52.80

    Has anyone checked pricewatch?? 512 DDR PC2700 is 51.00 with free shipping from BZboys. Haven't checke their resellerrating yet. so no crappin. This price has fell 2.00 today alone. I say "Keep Watching"
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    512MB PC2700 @ MWAVE Dropped to 52.80

    has anyone ordered this yet. It looks to good to be true.???
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    HSF w/ Heat Pipes Any Good?

    Yea I saw one of those Shuttle Systems in an Article at Via Arena. They look really sweet. Thanks for stopping by everyone.