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January 7th, 2007 18:00

remote access to files

xp- sp2-  2.66 GHz- 768 mb ram-cable
How do I configure the machine so I can access my documents from another pc?
I run a fairly secure pc and don't know if the remote pc will compromise my security.
Thank you
  • mombodog

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    Posted January 7th, 2007 18:00

    "How do I configure the machine so I can access my documents from another pc"
     
    from anywhere in the world?  or on the same home network..
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    Posted January 8th, 2007 13:00

    Sorry about the omission; I wishto access my docs from another town.
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    Posted January 8th, 2007 14:00

    Thank you for the helpful, prompt reply.
    Perhaps you could answer one more question for me - If I need to replace some major hardware, I've been told the Dell cds that reformat + reinstall will not work b/c of the new h-ware.
    What do you do if this is the case?
    Thank you
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    Posted January 8th, 2007 15:00

    Depends on what hardware you are talking about. If you replace the motherboard, then no the Dell cd will not work, but if you are talking about CD drives, Hard Drives, then yes the CD will work.
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    Posted January 8th, 2007 15:00

    As long as you do not change the Mobo, you insert the Dell XP cd into the drive and reboot the computer, hit F12 at the Dell logo screen and choose CDrom as the boot device.
     
    You can use the Dell XP Cd to install on any PC, but it will ask for a valid and legal XP Key if it is not a Dell..
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    Posted January 8th, 2007 15:00

    I do know about reformatting and reinstalling  win xp but that mobo question still evades me. If it is replaced how do you install the o.s.?

    Message Edited by npd424 on 01-08-200703:01 PM

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    Posted January 8th, 2007 15:00

    If it is the motherboard, hard drive etc how do you install the operating system?