Date: Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:15:15 -0400 From: Charlie Root <rdwestsr@hotpop.com> To: Adam Weinberger <adam@vectors.cx> Cc: neodan85@optonline.net, freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG Subject: Re: Dan wants xp back. Message-ID: <3D417593.DC4304F3@hotpop.com> References: <000f01c23439$660d40c0$0f02a8c0@JOE> <000901c23452$e19c3a70$0a01a8c0@MIKESBOX> <20020726061634.GK50921@vectors.cx>
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> > >i recently installed FreeBSD on one of my computers. I discovered
> > that it was harder to learn than i thought it would be >and i wanted
> > to go back to WindowsXP. I tried formatting the disk and using the
> > installer on the XP CDROM but it always >says there is a primary hard
> > disk failure. How can i fix this so i can install Windows again.
> >
> >
> >
> > You will generally get more replies if you put a subject in the email.
> > But I bet that was a mistake. ;) You cannot reinstall windows on a
> > drive that had FreeBSD on it previously. The daemon mascot tends to
> > get violently angry, understands exactly what your about to do, and
> > eats up your disk. Time to get a new drive or keep plugging away at
> > BSD.
hahaha,
that was cool... :)
>
> > Oh ok ok.. So it was just a little tasteless humor. You need to wipe
> > out the partitions that BSD made. Last time I checked microsoft
> > doesn't recognize unix partitions. (coincidence? Think not.) I usually
> > start a low level format for a couple of seconds and it will wipe out
> > all the partitions. And then I put in the microsoft cd. This is from
> > experience, I have done it and it works for me. Some say low level
> > formatting isnt good for a disk. I don't know much about it except it
> > worked for me. I only learn what I have to or people throw in my face
> > which I will probably get a few after posting this. ;) so use at your
> > own risk. Alternatives? Get partition magic, or a real OS. If you
> > don't mind me asking, why do you wish to give up on BSD? Is there
> > anything I can help you with to change your mind? What was the
> > problem?
Dan,
it just gets easier as time goes by :)
i suggest installing the port gnomefind utility... it will find files for
you...
then get port gnomemm i think... its a windows-explorer like interface...
get linux binary netscape communicator and navigator
get gedit to edit files...
these will get u up and going with FreeBSD
i'm still about lost in Unix myself, but i'm fighting to not give up...
i want that server box free of ms
and i was running the ms advanced server 2000 for the past couple years
i hopr this helps
RDWestSr
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