XP Startup Problem - Page 3

Rocetmal · 04-30-2008, 06:38 PM

As I said I have about 6.5 GB of music alone, if I zip that up will it shrink substantially?

I may compare flash drives to DVD-R's. My flash drive is only 256MB (it was one of the first ones available) so an upgrade might be best anyway. My computer came with Roxio RecordNow which I believe is my DVD burning software, so that shouldn't be an issue.

johnhook · 04-30-2008, 07:02 PM

Rocetmal,

If your music is in MP3 or iTunes format, it's not going to shrink down much more that it already is. That said, burning to multiple recordable DVD media is going to be your best bet.

I would also consider purchasing an external USB hard drive. You can get a 40-60GB external USB hard drive in the $40-$50 price range.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=%2425+-+%2450

- John

**jcgriff2** · 04-30-2008, 07:03 PM

If not already. . .

Boot into SAFEMODE for file transfers. It is much faster.

JC

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**linderman** · 05-01-2008, 04:05 PM

hello

two things come to mind >>>> for what thats worth

#1 >>>>> I would scan your system with the trial version of Avast ....... that AV program can scan yoru system in safemode !

#2 rather than back-up the drive, I would purchase another cheap hard drive >>>>> used on ebay if money is tight

use the new hard drive to make a fresh install >>>> from there you can import yoru programs and data as you see fit

I dont care for Norton very much, when you uninstall norton it can really wig a system out, thats the reason why I abanodned norton a long time ago, IMHO any AV program worth its salt shouldnt need an "uninstall too"

thats why any of the AV programs the fellas here have suggested are a FAR better option for you

AVG makes a good freebie AV

Bitdefender

Avast

NOD has a trial period one

IMHO the freebies are never as good as the pay for versions, best $30.00 you will very spend !!

04-30-2008, 06:38 PM	#41 (permalink)
Rocetmal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 21 OS: XP SP2	Re: XP Startup Problem As I said I have about 6.5 GB of music alone, if I zip that up will it shrink substantially? I may compare flash drives to DVD-R's. My flash drive is only 256MB (it was one of the first ones available) so an upgrade might be best anyway. My computer came with Roxio RecordNow which I believe is my DVD burning software, so that shouldn't be an issue.

04-30-2008, 07:02 PM	#42 (permalink)
johnhook Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 810 OS: MS SBS 2003 SP2	Re: XP Startup Problem Rocetmal, If your music is in MP3 or iTunes format, it's not going to shrink down much more that it already is. That said, burning to multiple recordable DVD media is going to be your best bet. I would also consider purchasing an external USB hard drive. You can get a 40-60GB external USB hard drive in the $40-$50 price range. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=%2425+-+%2450 - John

04-30-2008, 07:03 PM	#43 (permalink)
jcgriff2 Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 10,009 OS: Windows 7, Vista Ultimate My System	Re: XP Startup Problem If not already. . . Boot into SAFEMODE for file transfers. It is much faster. JC . __________________ . . . . . . . . BSOD Posting Instructions B Expecting a reply and waiting > 36 hours ? Send a PM to me containing a link to your thread My availability will be limited through ~ December 1, 2009

05-01-2008, 04:05 PM	#44 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,430 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	Re: XP Startup Problem hello two things come to mind >>>> for what thats worth #1 >>>>> I would scan your system with the trial version of Avast ....... that AV program can scan yoru system in safemode ! #2 rather than back-up the drive, I would purchase another cheap hard drive >>>>> used on ebay if money is tight use the new hard drive to make a fresh install >>>> from there you can import yoru programs and data as you see fit I dont care for Norton very much, when you uninstall norton it can really wig a system out, thats the reason why I abanodned norton a long time ago, IMHO any AV program worth its salt shouldnt need an "uninstall too" thats why any of the AV programs the fellas here have suggested are a FAR better option for you AVG makes a good freebie AV Bitdefender Avast NOD has a trial period one IMHO the freebies are never as good as the pay for versions, best $30.00 you will very spend !! __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial