XP 64Bit installation USB devices

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Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Acronis True Image can compress its backups and image files, it will be
able to backup to a smaller drive but of course there is a limit to the
compression that can be achieved. I have never tried TI trial or
evaluation versions so I cannot tell you what limitations it might have.

John

umwhat wrote:
> Thankyou John,
> I will download the trial Acronis True Image 11 and use it as Charlie and
> you suggest. I am hoping there will not be a time feature that disables what
> is done during the trial period. It does not seem there is.
> Do you think Acronis can backup to a smaller partitin than the partition it
> backs up?
>
> But I will not be able to afford to pay for the retail version for a while.
>
> I did happen to download a free one day offer of a good looking backup
> application but I did not get to activate it and install it, I only activated
> it, in the one day. And that during the time I have been asking questions...I
> will still look for free versions for a while until I can afford Acronis but
> I think but there is so many available, it is going to be a trial...
> I have done a backup with Neros old version 1.2.0.65 from Nero 6 but I
> doubt that will restore to a smaller partition so I may have to reinstall.
> Thats ok.
> Thankyou
>
>
>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

It is unlimited. The only requirement is that you enter the license info by
the end of the trial in order to continue use. When I set up a new rig I
download and install the trial and order the retail copy from NewEgg (costs
only half the price on the Acronis site) and simply convert to permanent by
entering the license key that comes in the retail box when my NewEgg
shipment arrives.

"John John (MVP)" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:eyxytvT1IHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> Acronis True Image can compress its backups and image files, it will be
> able to backup to a smaller drive but of course there is a limit to the
> compression that can be achieved. I have never tried TI trial or
> evaluation versions so I cannot tell you what limitations it might have.
>
> John
>
> umwhat wrote:
>> Thankyou John,
>> I will download the trial Acronis True Image 11 and use it as Charlie
>> and you suggest. I am hoping there will not be a time feature that
>> disables what is done during the trial period. It does not seem there is.
>> Do you think Acronis can backup to a smaller partitin than the partition
>> it backs up?
>> But I will not be able to afford to pay for the retail version for a
>> while.
>> I did happen to download a free one day offer of a good looking backup
>> application but I did not get to activate it and install it, I only
>> activated it, in the one day. And that during the time I have been asking
>> questions...I will still look for free versions for a while until I can
>> afford Acronis but I think but there is so many available, it is going to
>> be a trial...
>> I have done a backup with Neros old version 1.2.0.65 from Nero 6 but I
>> doubt that will restore to a smaller partition so I may have to
>> reinstall. Thats ok.
>> Thankyou
>>

>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Now I think of it, I can't remember how I actually do it. But even if you
reinstall, your backups are still available.

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:94737F38-640A-4F07-8556-5B89157D20A1@microsoft.com...
> It is unlimited. The only requirement is that you enter the license info
> by the end of the trial in order to continue use. When I set up a new rig
> I download and install the trial and order the retail copy from NewEgg
> (costs only half the price on the Acronis site) and simply convert to
> permanent by entering the license key that comes in the retail box when my
> NewEgg shipment arrives.
>
> "John John (MVP)" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> news:eyxytvT1IHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>> Acronis True Image can compress its backups and image files, it will be
>> able to backup to a smaller drive but of course there is a limit to the
>> compression that can be achieved. I have never tried TI trial or
>> evaluation versions so I cannot tell you what limitations it might have.
>>
>> John
>>
>> umwhat wrote:
>>> Thankyou John,
>>> I will download the trial Acronis True Image 11 and use it as Charlie
>>> and you suggest. I am hoping there will not be a time feature that
>>> disables what is done during the trial period. It does not seem there
>>> is.
>>> Do you think Acronis can backup to a smaller partitin than the
>>> partition it backs up?
>>> But I will not be able to afford to pay for the retail version for a
>>> while.
>>> I did happen to download a free one day offer of a good looking backup
>>> application but I did not get to activate it and install it, I only
>>> activated it, in the one day. And that during the time I have been
>>> asking questions...I will still look for free versions for a while until
>>> I can afford Acronis but I think but there is so many available, it is
>>> going to be a trial...
>>> I have done a backup with Neros old version 1.2.0.65 from Nero 6 but I
>>> doubt that will restore to a smaller partition so I may have to
>>> reinstall. Thats ok.
>>> Thankyou
>>>

>>

>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

ok, thats good news, thankyou for the tips, and I shall have a look at NewEgg.

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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> Now I think of it, I can't remember how I actually do it. But even if you
> reinstall, your backups are still available.
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:94737F38-640A-4F07-8556-5B89157D20A1@microsoft.com...
> > It is unlimited. The only requirement is that you enter the license info
> > by the end of the trial in order to continue use. When I set up a new rig
> > I download and install the trial and order the retail copy from NewEgg
> > (costs only half the price on the Acronis site) and simply convert to
> > permanent by entering the license key that comes in the retail box when my
> > NewEgg shipment arrives.
> >
> > "John John (MVP)" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> > news:eyxytvT1IHA.4040@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> >> Acronis True Image can compress its backups and image files, it will be
> >> able to backup to a smaller drive but of course there is a limit to the
> >> compression that can be achieved. I have never tried TI trial or
> >> evaluation versions so I cannot tell you what limitations it might have.
> >>
> >> John
> >>
> >> umwhat wrote:
> >>> Thankyou John,
> >>> I will download the trial Acronis True Image 11 and use it as Charlie
> >>> and you suggest. I am hoping there will not be a time feature that
> >>> disables what is done during the trial period. It does not seem there
> >>> is.
> >>> Do you think Acronis can backup to a smaller partitin than the
> >>> partition it backs up?
> >>> But I will not be able to afford to pay for the retail version for a
> >>> while.
> >>> I did happen to download a free one day offer of a good looking backup
> >>> application but I did not get to activate it and install it, I only
> >>> activated it, in the one day. And that during the time I have been
> >>> asking questions...I will still look for free versions for a while until
> >>> I can afford Acronis but I think but there is so many available, it is
> >>> going to be a trial...
> >>> I have done a backup with Neros old version 1.2.0.65 from Nero 6 but I
> >>> doubt that will restore to a smaller partition so I may have to
> >>> reinstall. Thats ok.
> >>> Thankyou
> >>>
> >>

> >

>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Hi John,
In this case there is a GUI interface installation setup which installs
into Windows. It took me a few days to work this out but installed the
drivers that way into Windows then installed the card with the second
harddrive attached and and rebooted and the harddrive now works ok.
Thankyou

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"John John (MVP)" wrote:

> Yes, absolutely. Find a suitable card and supply the drivers to the
> setup program during the installation (use F6 and have the drivers on a
> floppy diskette).
>
> John
>
> umwhat wrote:
>
> > Will Windows 64Bit Edition install onto a second harddrive if the second
> > harddrive is connected to an addon PCI card that has a Sata connector on it?
> > Still, the card would need to be 64 bit compatible...the card I saw says it
> > for 32bit but does not mention 64 bit.
> >

>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Colin, the motherboard has a single sata conector.
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"Colin Barnhorst" wrote:

> I solved that by buying a SATA drive enclosure and connecting to one of the
> eSATA ports on the back of my computer. If you don't have eSATA ports you
> can add a passthrough connector that lets you connect to a SATA port on the
> mobo internally and to the enclosure with a second cable externally.
>
> "umwhat" <mesomewhere@someotherplace.com> wrote in message
> news:011E9815-2C7C-4C77-95B9-645A30859487@microsoft.com...
> > Will XP 64Bit Edition install onto a USB connected Sata2 harddrive? XP
> > Home
> > Editon will already be installed onto a motherboard connected Sata
> > harddrive.
> > The bios has boot from USB devices settings.
> >
> >
> > --
> > ...scribble...scribble...scribble...

>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Unless you mean external, I have never seen a mobo with fewer than four. I
have 10, 4 for raid, 4 solo, and two external eSATA ports for external
devices. What board only has one SATA connector?

"umwhat" <mesomewhere@someotherplace.com> wrote in message
news:4C532AD2-488E-483C-BB7B-926F2E684B36@microsoft.com...
> Colin, the motherboard has a single sata conector.
> --
> ...scribble...scribble...scribble...
>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" wrote:
>
>> I solved that by buying a SATA drive enclosure and connecting to one of
>> the
>> eSATA ports on the back of my computer. If you don't have eSATA ports
>> you
>> can add a passthrough connector that lets you connect to a SATA port on
>> the
>> mobo internally and to the enclosure with a second cable externally.
>>
>> "umwhat" <mesomewhere@someotherplace.com> wrote in message
>> news:011E9815-2C7C-4C77-95B9-645A30859487@microsoft.com...
>> > Will XP 64Bit Edition install onto a USB connected Sata2 harddrive? XP
>> > Home
>> > Editon will already be installed onto a motherboard connected Sata
>> > harddrive.
>> > The bios has boot from USB devices settings.
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > ...scribble...scribble...scribble...

>>
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

My 3 year old Gigabyte mobo only has 2 SATA-1 ports :(

The next one will have a_lot_more <g>

"Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4C4014AB-275F-4D8B-A1FF-84FCEFBCB3EE@microsoft.com...
> Unless you mean external, I have never seen a mobo with fewer than four.
> I have 10, 4 for raid, 4 solo, and two external eSATA ports for external
> devices. What board only has one SATA connector?
>



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Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
 
Re: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

Hmmm. I guess having plenty of SATA controllers has been a priority with me
for years so I would've always selected a mobo with that in mind. Have you
considered an add-on card?

"Jane C" <janecolman@invalid.iinet.net.au> wrote in message
news:40E0B70F-2B7D-48FD-9118-C6385FF0E21D@microsoft.com...
> My 3 year old Gigabyte mobo only has 2 SATA-1 ports :(
>
> The next one will have a_lot_more <g>
>
> "Colin Barnhorst" <c.barnhorst@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:4C4014AB-275F-4D8B-A1FF-84FCEFBCB3EE@microsoft.com...
>> Unless you mean external, I have never seen a mobo with fewer than four.
>> I have 10, 4 for raid, 4 solo, and two external eSATA ports for external
>> devices. What board only has one SATA connector?
>>

>
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> MVP - Windows Desktop Experience
 
RE: XP 64Bit installation USB devices

3000 comfort mouse will not load it is micsofts own. what kind of crap is
that? if there is a true code to refomat my hard drive let me know please
xp64bit was drop for vista i feel wronged but who cares? please tell me the
code to enightlate this off my harddrive

"umwhat" wrote:

> Will XP 64Bit Edition install onto a USB connected Sata2 harddrive? XP Home
> Editon will already be installed onto a motherboard connected Sata harddrive.
> The bios has boot from USB devices settings.
>
>
> --
> ...scribble...scribble...scribble...
 
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