My new computer is now setup. The software transfered, the scanner, webcam, external drives, printer, and speakers are all hooked up and working. The only hardware that was not compatable with the operating system was my photosmart p1000 printer. The driver would not work and there is no new one :(. Strange really considering my old computer was running XP home version. I guess I loaded the drivers under sp1 and not sp2 since the new computer is running xp media center edition. I gave up and purchased a new printer. It was to frustrating not being able to print out instuctions to reinstall my programs and transfer licenses.
It just amazes me when I think back to my first computers – (Commador Vic 20 and 64). I remember when a beefed up 286 was the bomb. This new computer has almost as many jacks on the back and front of it as my entertainment center edition.
I choose to set up the RAID at 0 for the speed rather than 1 for the backup redundancy.
Now I want to purchase LightScribe compatable dvd and cd disc’s – sound fun anyway.
Well here is the info on the machine: HP Pavilion Media Center
It is a fun machine not a work machine. Although it seems to handle MS Office with great speed.
Next: Convert to wireless network.