Recently, I've been trying to create a multipurpose Bootable DOS CD to aid in diagnosing and repairing simple PC problems. So far I've managed to add USB support, long file name support, and a host of DOS utilities. (I have a boot menu to enable or disable these features.) And I can get it to boot successfully in most modern PCs. HOWEVER, I want this boot CD to be UNIVERSAL and for some reason I can not get it to boot at all in old PCs such as my ATX unit with an ASUS P5A mainboard - even though boot from CD is enabled in the BIOS. It just skips the CD and boots straight to the C: drive.

I have this external HD and all of a sudden it stop working, the light still on but nothing happens on my computer how can I access to my data?

be grateful if anyone can suggest a fix for this printer problem please!.

DELL XPS 210 core2duo E6600 proc. 2.44 Ghz (just 1 yr old)
Win XP / SP2 already installed + service updates
Printers: HP 350C DesignJet Plotter & HP DeskJet 1220C printer
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on a regular basis, when sending a print to either machine (especially the
plotter), it sends the print, but fails to print!, the only resolution is to

I had to get a restore disc and restore my computer. It went to my external HD and put a partision in it before I realized it went to the wrong HD. now my external HD only shows 3.19gig when it's a 160gig. I also have some files that are very important to me on that HD. Can you help me so I can get use of the whole 160gig and get the files thats on the other side of the partision.

Can you help me on how to troubleshoot excessive heat on an overclocked cpu.

Thanks for the help.

Can you help me on how to understand the risks of overclocking a cpu.

I wish to know how can I decide whether to purchase a new type of consumer electronics product.

Thanks in advance.

Can you help me on how to decide whether to purchase a "new technology" product.

Thanks for the help.

Can you guide me on how can I time a computer purchase.

Thanks for the help.

Can you help me on how to resolve irq conflicts in serial or parallel ports.