mike3169

Sheesh..you're worse than me ...addicting hobby, ain't it? and expensive at times. Mike

I would say YES.

Here's what I found "The HPT370 supports Hard Drives over 40GB in size, up to 137GB" Doesn't say anything about the maximum size of the Array. I'm assuming that statement means it can support discs with a max size of 137gb each..I guess. Mike

Here's what Microsoft says it is. "LUA_ENCR_DECR_LOAD_ERROR An unexpected return code was received from the OS/2 DosLoadModule function while attempting to load the user-provided encryption or decryption dynamic link module." YIKES!!! If it were me, I would reformat and do a fresh install of XP. One other guy over at http://www.tweakxp.com Forums is having the same error. You might want to run over there to their forum, do a Search for that number 0x0000008E and read the post over there. Mike

It has always been recommended to leave the PageFile managed by windows no matter how much RAM you have. Mike

I don't knwo about Softare RAID, But anytime I ahev srtup a RAID array, you ALWAYS lose the Data on the Drives you are creating an Array for. Mike

0x000000D1...What it means? This may just make it worse, but this is what your error code means according to MSDN. Mike

Hi all. A friend has 3 pc's in his home, all with XP pro. All with 10/100 NICs and on a 10/100 Linksys Switch. Here's the problem. We establish a Network by running the Network wizard on all 3 and setting one as the Host for Internet. All see each other when you View Network Computers, However when we share Fodlers or Drives, they do not Show up under Network Places on any PC. The only thing that shows up is Shared Folder. Every once in a while though, one will pop up. Like right now, My Documents on one of the PC's is showing on all the others under Network Places. All the Sharing is shows to be correct as far as settings go. All PC's runing same protocols etc. I pretty much know what I am doing when it comes to basic networking, however on my PC at work with XP pro, whenever we share something there, BAM it automatically shows up in the Network PLaces all the time. One thing though, On every PC I have messed with that has XP pro on it, ONce you UNSHARE the Folder or Drive, if it was appearing in the Network Places, it remains there, even after it is un-shared. Kinda Goofy. I beleive all the Services are correct under Admin. Tools. Anyone have an idea? Sorry I forgot to add. Even though the Shared Folder does not show up under Network places, it does show up when you go to "View Workgroup Computers" under that specific Computer. Mike

Quote: Right, it's not really the best time to buy DVD writers at the moment. As with nearly ever single standard we are currently at the phase where there are competing standards, one of which will win and be used for ever more, the others will loose and if you choose that side then you'll end up with an un-supported device History is full of standards that were great but have since been thrown away, VL-BUS, X2 Modems That being said, if you need the ability to write DVD then you have to take the plunge. Please note, although any drive you may currently purchase *Might* be able to read back all the different formats, it certainly can't write in them all. Currently there are 3 standards in use: DVD-RAM - This has a few followers including Toshiba I'm not quite sure why this is in the race for the standard, it's been around for a while and seems the most unlikely eventual winner. DVD-R/DVD-RW - Again has a lot of followers, Pioneer being one of the biggest supporters. This was the first of the "Big two" standards to emerge, early adopters will have had drives conforming to this standard, giving it a boost. DVD+R/DVD+RW - Plenty of manufacturers pushing this standard, Phillips and I believe HP are two of the biggest. Slightly newer technology than DVD-R/DVD-RW, however doesn't offer anything over it. The "Big two" standards are both geared up ready to be able to burn dual-layers. As to which of these standards will eventually win is anybody's guess. DVD-R/DVD-RW does have the advantage because it hit market first, however as there are so few adopters at the moment either standard could win out. Blade is right on. I don't know SQUAT about DVD/RW etc. yet, but they are still pretty new to the market. Prices IMO, are still very high considering that it is really no huge breakthrough in technology. If it were me, unless I just had the cash laying around and was itching to spend it, I would hold of for a few months. See what happens, Something always better, faster and cheaper is sure to come out. But, according to what these guys have posted, if you have your mind set on buying one, go with the Pioneer. It looks to have the most features and flexibilty. Mike

That is wierd...but, I have seen it before. The only way I fixed it was to reformat and start over. Sounds like you are fresh on your install, so reformatting may be a plausible option. Just don't leave that CD in the drive incorrectly again... Or on the other hand. If it is working and all aplications are reading what drive they need to read from and you are booting fine, you may be just as welll to leave it alone. Mike

Quote: I've got a great PS tho. Prol not the power hmmm..I have the 350 Enermax as well and I was STILL getting Inifnite Loops with it. My loops subsided when I got the 431 w Enewrmax. Mike

Oh and I re-read your Post Brian..I know the RAID controller may be ATA133 and XP doesn't have Native drivers for it, but Woopie. He should STILL be able to do what I posted in the beginning. HOOK his Drive to the REGULAR(STANDARD) IDE Controller. Then once booted up, with RAID enabled, it should recognize the Controller and ask for Drivers. He can THEN load therm. Shutdown and hook to the RAID controller and BAM off and running. I did the EXACT same thing with my Board. and my RAID controller has no XP Native drivers either. Mike

Brian are you saying that XP WILL not recognize the "Standard" IDE controller on that board? I have seen exactly what he is talking about with a RAID controller Card or Onboard, but NOT the standard IDE. It should AT the least I would think, use the Native IDE Controller Drivers. I'm thinking that maybe he is hooking the drive to the RAID controller and NOT the Standard IDE. I can duplicate that on my board exactly. Of course, I could be wrong...lol it wouldn't be the first time..Just trying to help. Mike

Hey that Board you are using? It is an Onboard RAID controller you are trying to Boot from? If so then you may need to hook your Drive to the Standard Controller FIRST, boot upo and load the RAID drivers and then shuitdown and hook your Drive to the RAID controllers. If it is not RAID controllers, then XP should recognize the Standard IDE controller. That is wierd. If I find out anything, I'll let you know. Mike

Quote: LOl. GOt in the middle of a religous dicussion. I had my first loop error the other day after installing the geforce 4 with Det 27.42. I disabled the service running form nvidia and hasn't happened since. Yes that helped me in the beginning too. However it may rear it's ugly face again..so be prepared. I notice you are running a lot of hardware by your sig. and you may need to investigate the possibilty of a power issue as posted in the VIAARENA forum if the problem comes back to haunt you. Hopefully though, disabling that service did it for you..I'll keep my fingers crossed too. Mike