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How to install Win Xp from USB flash drive

Today I will try to write a short guide explaining how install Win XP from USB flash drive. It may be very useful if you own a netbook and have decided to reinstall its operating system, but before you start you will need some things. The first is a small program, that I’m going to use for preparing and copying the system files on flash drive. It’s called WinSetupFromUSB and can be downloaded from here. You will also need original ISO file of Windows XP and of course USB Flash Drive with at least 1GB capacity for data storage.
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How to set MSI M670X to boot from USB

I decided to write this post after a friend asked me to install Windows on his MSI M670X  laptop ( the exact model is M670X – 055EU ). Unfortunately, the optical drive wasn’t working properly and I needed to install from usb flash drive when I found something interesting. If  you are owner of this model, then maybe you’ve noticed, that there is no option in the BIOS  allowing you to boot from usb. Actually, that’s not quite true. The option is there, but the organization of the menu is somehow strange and may confuse some of the less experienced users. Let’s see! [Read the rest of this entry...]

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How to remove the display panel in Compaq Evo n1020

As I mentioned in a previous post, today I will try to explain how to remove the display of your Compaq Evo 1020 laptop. You can use this short guide in case you need to replace the display panel with a new one (for example, if it is damaged). OK, let’s start. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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How to clean the cooling module in Compaq Evo n1020

Today I will explain how to clean the  cooling module  (fan and heat sink) in Compaq Evo 1020 laptop. These machines are quite old, but if you have one, I think you will find this article useful, especially if your laptop shows the typical symptoms of overheating, as the presence of hot areas on the laptop’s body or increased noise coming from the cooling fan.  I also recommend you to use the opportunity and change the thermal grease on the CPU. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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How to disable System restore function in Windows XP

System Restore is a Windows application provided by Microsoft that allows you to return your computer to an earlier state if you have a system failure or other major problem with your computer. The main advantage of System Restore is that you can restore your computer to a workable state without having to reinstall the operating system and lose important information during this process. But why to use this feature ? [Read the rest of this entry...]

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