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Thanks. Yes, I do have automatic updates enabled. However, I no longer get any notification (usually the little yellow icon in the system tray), like I get with my desktop...that's how I knew there are updates in Dec 2005. So, I'm guessing that Automatic Updates are not happening, because when I...

Windows Update Error number: 0x80090305 System: Laptop, P4, 2.8GHz, 512MB, 40GB, Windows XP Pro - SP2 (OEM) About 3 weeks ago, I noticed that I was no longer able to log into Windows Update (ref above error number, which displays). Similarly, I am unable to log into any secure website...

Thanks again, for the advice. OK, I've checked the mode settings you suggested. I have 2 primary channels and 2 secondary channels (I have 2 HDDs 80GB + 40GB, 1 CDwriter & 1 DVD writer) and the settings are: Primary Channel: DMA if available and Current Transfer Mode is set to Ultra DMA, mode...

Many thanks for the inputs. Could you elaborate a bit about which specific settings / mode on my DVDwriter / HDD I should be looking at and what would those ideal settings be? Sorry, Im a bit of a newbie :-) BTW, the update for Riddick seems to be available only for the US version; I have...

I recently installed a new system; AMD Athlon 64, 3000+ 2Ghz, 640MB DDR400, nVidia 5200 card, Sony 540 DVDwriter, Samsung 80GB 7200rpm, WinXP Pro SP2. My previous system was an Intel P4, 1.6Ghz, 640 SDram, 40GB, WinXP Pro SP2 with same graphics card and DVDwriter. In my previous system, the...

Sorry, another query on the same subject. Unfortunately, I just heard from the vendor that my new A64 machines ships only with a 40GB drive; regular ATA 7200rpm drive. It has a total of 2 bays available for HDDs. Both the 80GB (primary) and 40GB (slave) drives in my old system are ATA 7200...

Both drives are regular ATA drives, in the old system. In the new system too, supplied drive is regular ATA. Motherboard does not support SATA.

Thanks for the very useful response. OK, let me get this right (and avoid a snafu): 1. If 40GB drive is Dynamic, revert to 'Basic Disk'. If drive is already showing up as 'Basic Disk', we're good to go. 2. Move all my data, without any encryption, to 40GB. 3. Remove 40GB drive from old system...

Am installing a new AMD 64-based system today, which will have Win XP Pro on it. My old P4-based system, also with Win XP Pro, has 2 hard drives - 80GB (primary; with OS on it) and 40GB (secondary/slave). I now wish to back up all my data into the 40 GB drive and then use it in my new system...

Thanks for the confirmation. Will take the plunge and report issues, if any, after installation.

Sorry about not using the right terminology! Yup, it's a new system, without a monitor, but complete with power supply, 1.0GB ram, HDD, etc.. Excellent deal; by the standards of my country. For a branded Compaq product that comes with on-site warranty...required here, big time... :-) The P4...

I'm changing the entire CPU box; motherboard, processor, et al. Buying branded from Compaq. This new box has an Asus K8S-LA motherboard and ships with an AMD Athlon 64 3000+ 2.0Ghz processor on board. So, that's a given. But, don't want to end up with a new CPU box and not be able to use my...

Am not a gamer! So didn't need a very fast graphics card. Hence, the 5200 is more than adequate for MY use. I like it because, it works well for me and hasn't misbehaved (so far!) :-)

P4 1.6ghz. Compaq branded SB3000.