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    USB Flashdrive reboots computer just by touch case!

    Ok on further testing (and crashing) I determined that it must be some electric shock or static causing the shutdown. I just touched a screwdriver off the front usb port and the pc crashed the same way. Also I noticed when I touch the front of the case with my finger I feel a little static...
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    USB Flashdrive reboots computer just by touch case!

    Yah, it's quite bizarre. I don't know what to check. The computer and monitor are plugged into a UPS so I would think everything is grounded. I wouldnt' even mind if it crashed after it was inserted , I could mark it up to drivers or something.
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    USB Flashdrive reboots computer just by touch case!

    My office server has backups that are downloaded by the managers via SanDisk Cruzer min flash drivers via the front panel USB ports. Lately when they go to plug in the flash drive the computer just shuts down. What's crazy is that just touching the usb drive off the port causes the shutdown, the...
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    F.A.S.T. and FASTConv tool under XP Pro SP2

    I made a backup with the File and Settings Transfer Wizard from a Windows XP computer running SP2. When I try to restore it a lot of data does get restored but there is also a lot missing. I tried running it again and managed to get some more of the data restored but still not a complete set. I...
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    Can u upgrade XP Home to Professional?

    Well I tried it and killed the OS, ended up having to flatten the hard drive and start from scratch :(
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    Can u upgrade XP Home to Professional?

    Ok, then to do the upgrade do I need an updgrade cd or can the XP Professional CD be used to do the upgrade?
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    Can u upgrade XP Home to Professional?

    I have a system with XP Home on it and I want to put Professional on it instead. Is there anyway to just updgrade instead of a complete wipe/install of Professional? Thanks.