Making the Switch: Installing XP Pro on iMac with Boot Camp

Apple have gone to great lengths to make installing Microsoft Windows XP or Vista onto their hardware as easy as possible, and really it’s a win-win situation (except perhaps for “designer” PC hardware manufacturers).
Simply load up the Boot Camp assistant and follow the instructions here, it’s that easy.
The only little hiccoughs I have encountered are:
You [...]

The Japanese View of Vista SP1

In Japan you can get toilet paper printed with the key benefits of Vista SP1, purportedly a promotional item.
Ahhh sweet, sweet schadenfreude!
Via: Engadget

Goodbye Baby and Amen

Once upon a time, not so long ago, I was a Microsoftie. I beta tested the latest software, I framed my MCSE with pride, I knew Active Directory back-to-front and could tell you the registry path to pretty much an key you needed.
When Windows XP was released, I can honestly say it was the most [...]

SysInternals AutoRuns

Keep proper tabs on what is loading on Windows boot-up with AutoRuns from SysInternals.
Far more comprehensive than msconfig, AutoRuns “has the most comprehensive knowledge of auto-starting locations of any startup monitor” this is one of those “must-have” tools for the WinGeek.
It’s a freebie so why not try it yourself and you’ll see just why your [...]

Complete PC Restore operation failed (0×80042401)

My other half was banging his head against this error last night, after having to replace a SATA HDD in his brand-new Dell XPS:
“Windows Complete PC Restore operation failed. Error details: There are too few disks on this computer or one or more of the disks is too small. Add or change disks so [...]

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