anj2

I just installed windows xp (it was an upgrade from windows XP) and converted to ntfs...

Now, is there anything else I should do (i.e. turn off/on) to better XP...

Thanks for the help

JRock

Download SP1 and all other available updates through Windows Update?

NJ_CLS_driver

Yeah, Un-Install it. XP Sucks Ass. You'll see after a while when it starts Screwing up.

JRock

I was going to say that but then I realized it's almost as good as win2k so he might as well just leave it.

Zapata

I am not a fan of Microshaft but i don't understand what some of you are talking about. XP is by far the most stable and put together OS that MS has come out with to date....other than DOS.

Reboot/boot times alone are enough of a reason to upgrade. Yea some things are kinda odd but overall i think the OS is pretty good.

Things to turn-off. I'll send you a link via PM with services you can disable. They will help you make the OS much more secure and free up valuable system resources.

xenon7

I don't recommend "upgrade packages" at all!!

redo the system (NTFS) and put the full regestered version of XP professional w/ SP1. You never get all the drivers and nothing ever configures right w/ those upgrades. IMO


I'm still finding good stability w/ 2000 Pro w/ SP3 on 2 of my systems.

stingray72

I'll agree with this one.... Pick yourself a nice distro of Linux, install it and never worry about rebooting, defragmenting or anthing else that causes windows to dork up...

anj2

I know XP ain't the greatest of OS's, but anything is better then ME...besides this was all free...

Zapata, That be great, send me a PM with all that info when you get a chance....

Thanks for your help

NJ_CLS_driver

I agree, I do like Windows 2K. I have never had any issues or stability with 2k Server or Advanced Server. That's what all my servers are running on, but the liscensing Fee's are a Killer these days.

Scrib

Throw the XP box out the window, but a Mac and run a REAL OS!