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jar Member (Idle past 425 days) Posts: 34026 From: Texas!! Joined: |
delete files.
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Taz Member (Idle past 3322 days) Posts: 5069 From: Zerus Joined: |
Ever wonder why the weirdest computer problems always happen to people who don't know much about computers?
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crashfrog Member (Idle past 1498 days) Posts: 19762 From: Silver Spring, MD Joined: |
Usually their problems aren't that weird; they just don't know how to describe them in the geek-familiar way.
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purpledawn Member (Idle past 3488 days) Posts: 4453 From: Indiana Joined: |
My windows installer isn't working correctly. It won't install.
One error I've gotten is 997: Overlapped I/O operation in progress. I'm not sure how to progress with this, but it is annoying since I can't load programs. I have Windows XP. Any suggestions. Keep it simple. Thanks in advance.
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alacrity fitzhugh Member (Idle past 4319 days) Posts: 194 Joined: |
Try this out what is suggested here:Error Message: Overlapped I/O Operation Is in Progress
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purpledawn Member (Idle past 3488 days) Posts: 4453 From: Indiana Joined: |
I checked that site before I posted. I don't have the Dcpromo.exe file.
So if that is the file needed for Windows Installer to work, then the next question is how to reinstall windows installer? I haven't found a good solution for that either. It's probably simple and I'm just not connecting the dots, but the solution is eluding me. ThanksPD
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alacrity fitzhugh Member (Idle past 4319 days) Posts: 194 Joined: |
So if that is the file needed for Windows Installer to work, then the next question is how to reinstall windows installer? If you still have your disc from installing windows click start menu-click run-type in sfc /scannow click okay. It should then compare the files to see if any are missing or corrupted and fix them. six(sic)six
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purpledawn Member (Idle past 3488 days) Posts: 4453 From: Indiana Joined: |
Thanks for the tip. I tried it, but it didn't put the Dcpromo.exe file on the computer.
When I try to load some software I get the message: The Windows Installer Service could nto be accessed. This can occur if you are running windows in safe mode, or if the Windows Installer is not correctly installed. I haven't had any luck reinstalling the windows installer. So still trying. Thanksagain
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Minnemooseus Member Posts: 3945 From: Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. (West end of Lake Superior) Joined: Member Rating: 10.0 |
My vague understanding is that DVD's will hold about 8GB. Does anyone here use DVD's for data storage, and if so, are they reliable?
Second, I have an extra 250 GB IDE (I think) drive I'd like to put in my older (but not oldest) computer (but maybe Windows 98SE and a 250 GB drive is not compatible). What does it take to link two computers together such that I can use that one for file storage for another computer? Both are network ready. They are both 800 MHz machines, but one is running IDE type drives while the other is SCSI. Can one just run a cable from ones network port to the others? For your amusement purposes, I currently have three computers sitting at my work station. Actually, the SCSI one can be switched between and boot of off two independent drives (There's a toggle switch on the front - only 1 drive is powered at a time). Essentially, it's an "internet" and a "no internet" unit. Two computers built into one case. Anyhow, between the "four" computers, I can run Windows 3.1, 98SE, 2000, or XP. The one with XP is a major dog though. I also have an old Heathkit/Zenith in storage. It was souped up from running at 4 MHz to running at 8 MHz (a 8088 processor) and came with a 10 MB hard drive. Bottom line - I'm just being a little computer goofy. Or something like that. Moose
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Taz Member (Idle past 3322 days) Posts: 5069 From: Zerus Joined: |
Min writes:
Um... why would you waste money on dvd's for data storage? And no, they hold 4.7 gig of stuff. Nowadays, external harddrives are cheaper than dirt if you buy online. Go to pricewatch to look for the cheapests of the cheaps.
My vague understanding is that DVD's will hold about 8GB. Does anyone here use DVD's for data storage, and if so, are they reliable? Second, I have an extra 250 GB IDE (I think) drive I'd like to put in my older (but not oldest) computer (but maybe Windows 98SE and a 250 GB drive is not compatible). What does it take to link two computers together such that I can use that one for file storage for another computer? Both are network ready. They are both 800 MHz machines, but one is running IDE type drives while the other is SCSI. Can one just run a cable from ones network port to the others?
Good god, how old are your computers? The easiest thing for you to do is buy an encloser and turn your internal harddrive into an external harddrive. Then all you have to do is plug it into the usb thingy. An encloser costs like 10 bucks. PS Don't use your dvd-r's for data storage. But if you must, you will see in a few months why I'm discouraging you.
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Huntard Member (Idle past 2326 days) Posts: 2870 From: Limburg, The Netherlands Joined: |
Yeah, like Taz said, get an external Harddisk. They're cheaper and more reliable in the long run.
I hunt for the truth
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Annafan Member (Idle past 4610 days) Posts: 418 From: Belgium Joined: |
My vague understanding is that DVD's will hold about 8GB. Does anyone here use DVD's for data storage, and if so, are they reliable? Normal DVD is about 4GB net storage, double layer will get you 8+ GB. Like others said, external hard drives are so cheap now that in most cases they are a better solution (just buy two if you want redundancy). If there are particular reasons to archive on discs (edit: like, if you don't have and are unable to add USB2.0, firewire or eSATA connections) , DVD-RAM is preferred over other types of DVD (you'll have to watch out if your DVD writer has the option to write that format, though). I don't have much personal experience, but most thorough tests of DVD burning quality point out that the reliability and durability depends on the *combination* of the DVD writer and the make of the DVD. That is, the manufacturers put a lot of optimization information in the firmware of the drive, and the quality depends on what makes of DVD they used to test etc. Basically the only way to know is to rely on extensive tests of combinations of drives and DVD makes by computer magazines. Depending on your needs, you might also consider (additionally?) free online storage services like those of Microsoft, Google (coming soon?) and many others who's names I don't remember but will pop up in a google search or Wikipedia article. Edited by Annafan, : No reason given. Edited by Annafan, : added some stuff
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Minnemooseus Member Posts: 3945 From: Duluth, Minnesota, U.S. (West end of Lake Superior) Joined: Member Rating: 10.0 |
The easiest thing for you to do is buy an encloser and turn your internal harddrive into an external harddrive. Then all you have to do is plug it into the usb thingy. An encloser costs like 10 bucks. OK, I bought an external case/power supply/usb adapter thingy. But it was $40 via an internet source - It would have been something like $60 at the local Best Buy. I'm using this external USB drive to store mp3 files. Lots of mp3 files. So far I've kept most of them in the root directory of the drive. The question now is, it there a file number or total file size limit to storing files in the root directory or any other single directory? Right now I'm at roughly 800 files and 4 or 5 GB. I don't want to crash the thing and loose all this files. Of course an alternative is to back them up to dvd discs. Moose
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Huntard Member (Idle past 2326 days) Posts: 2870 From: Limburg, The Netherlands Joined: |
Minnemooseus writes:
I'm not sure, but I'd divide them up into seperate directories anyway. Make one "main" directiry named Music or MP3's or something, and then in that directory make several sub directories (maybe per genre of music?). That's how I'd do it anyway. It's also easier to find a single file then when you need it. I'm using this external USB drive to store mp3 files. Lots of mp3 files. So far I've kept most of them in the root directory of the drive. The question now is, it there a file number or total file size limit to storing files in the root directory or any other single directory? Right now I'm at roughly 800 files and 4 or 5 GB. I hunt for the truth
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DrJones* Member Posts: 2290 From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Joined: Member Rating: 7.6 |
like Huntard I'mp retty sure there is no limits to # of files stored in the root directory. I'd group them into a least one big catchall music directory just for neatness sake, but I'm kind of anal about that kind of thing.
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