Comments on: Hands-On With the Asus Eee PC 4G Windows XP Version http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc News and views on today's hottest laptops, cell phones, and other mobile devices. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:25:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Sharon Joyce http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-18381 Sharon Joyce Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:16:08 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-18381 Hello all-- Hoping someone can tell me how to make my 701XP recognise a 16GB chip as the main drive, so I can run voice recognition programs on it. Have tried these instructions. The first option failed, and in the second option, the drivers were unavailable. http://wiki.eeeuser.com/xp_sdhc_mounted Would be very appreciative of any advice. Hello all–

Hoping someone can tell me how to make my 701XP recognise a 16GB chip as the main drive, so I can run voice recognition programs on it.

Have tried these instructions. The first option failed, and in the second option, the drivers were unavailable.

http://wiki.eeeuser.com/xp_sdhc_mounted

Would be very appreciative of any advice.

]]> By: Anonymous http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-15279 Anonymous Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:35:44 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-15279 how come i cant save anything to the desktop? it wont let me download the newyahoo messenger..why is that? help me how come i cant save anything to the desktop? it wont let me download the newyahoo messenger..why is that? help me

]]> By: Bob Mc http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-13673 Bob Mc Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:17:57 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-13673 I bought a 16gb SD card for my 701XP and it sees it as D drive. I install all my software to it and mostly use the 4gb SSD for XP. I also found a car cord that keeps the battery charged then shuts itself off. It was a little pricey $26.00 but it works great so I leave my 701 in my van. I use thumb drives for most all pictures plus I found a small 40gb external hard drive that works fine with the Eee 701. LOL I bought a 16gb SD card for my 701XP and it sees it as D drive. I install all my software to it and mostly use the 4gb SSD for XP. I also found a car cord that keeps the battery charged then shuts itself off. It was a little pricey $26.00 but it works great so I leave my 701 in my van. I use thumb drives for most all pictures plus I found a small 40gb external hard drive that works fine with the Eee 701. LOL

]]> By: Matt http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-3807 Matt Sun, 18 May 2008 15:19:22 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-3807 How do you load photoshop and office on an SD card to use it? I assume you need to use a desktop computer or external Optical drive connected to the eee. Can you explain the process? How do you load photoshop and office on an SD card to use it? I assume you need to use a desktop computer or external Optical drive connected to the eee. Can you explain the process?

]]> By: Joanna Stern http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-2157 Joanna Stern Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:21:00 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-2157 Joebish, You defintley can boot programs from a flash drive, external hard drive or SD card. I have been doing it all week long. Joebish, You defintley can boot programs from a flash drive, external hard drive or SD card. I have been doing it all week long.

]]> By: joebish http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-2138 joebish Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:42:08 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-2138 Can you boot programs on the Eee with a flash drive, SD card, or USB hard drive? Cause I have an 8GB flash drive, hard drives aren't expensive and SD cards are getting to be 4GB for $30 or so. please answer if you know. thx!! Can you boot programs on the Eee with a flash drive, SD card, or USB hard drive? Cause I have an 8GB flash drive, hard drives aren’t expensive and SD cards are getting to be 4GB for $30 or so. please answer if you know. thx!!

]]> By: Linda http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-1983 Linda Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:02:23 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-1983 Ok, update! Got my eee a few days ago, charged the battery (impatiently) and went through the windows xp setup wizard....booted up and got to the page where it says 'to begin click on a user name' - BUT no icons were on the screen, so I couldn't click on anything! It was just a blank blue space, even when I scrolled up & down. My only option was to shut down. Hmmm! I rang Asus service number & the guy told me to press F9 as soon as it starts up..well, nothing happened with that! My reason for this post is just in case anyone else has this happen - DON'T press F9, do F8 instead. I did this (after reading some other posts from people elsewhere) and accessed the Windows Advanced Options Menu. From there, choose 'Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)'. Sounds scary, I know, but I got in there and the computer started up in Safe Mode. From there I was able to access 'Control Panel' and 'User Accounts' and I created a User name all over again. Success! It worked perfectly from then on. The funny thing is that the Asus service guy told me the wrong thing to do, and I just worked it out via 'poke and hope' method. Hopefully this doesn't happen to others, but I'm so glad I didn't have to send it back! I'm really impressed with the little beast now. It even detected my internet/router setup automatically & I didn't have to enter settings or anything. I've used it every day since I fixed that initial problem. The little keyboard takes a tiny bit of getting used to, but not a problem at all. It can do most things my main computer does and faster too. I have OpenOffice org on it (as it is free & compatible with Microsoft Office progs), AVG Free and AVG Anti-Spyware Free. I love it. And it is cute. Hope all that info helps someone! Cheers. Ok, update!

Got my eee a few days ago, charged the battery (impatiently) and went through the windows xp setup wizard….booted up and got to the page where it says ‘to begin click on a user name’ – BUT no icons were on the screen, so I couldn’t click on anything! It was just a blank blue space, even when I scrolled up & down. My only option was to shut down. Hmmm!

I rang Asus service number & the guy told me to press F9 as soon as it starts up..well, nothing happened with that!

My reason for this post is just in case anyone else has this happen – DON’T press F9, do F8 instead. I did this (after reading some other posts from people elsewhere) and accessed the Windows Advanced Options Menu. From there, choose ‘Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)’. Sounds scary, I know, but I got in there and the computer started up in Safe Mode. From there I was able to access ‘Control Panel’ and ‘User Accounts’ and I created a User name all over again. Success! It worked perfectly from then on.

The funny thing is that the Asus service guy told me the wrong thing to do, and I just worked it out via ‘poke and hope’ method. Hopefully this doesn’t happen to others, but I’m so glad I didn’t have to send it back!

I’m really impressed with the little beast now. It even detected my internet/router setup automatically & I didn’t have to enter settings or anything. I’ve used it every day since I fixed that initial problem. The little keyboard takes a tiny bit of getting used to, but not a problem at all. It can do most things my main computer does and faster too. I have OpenOffice org on it (as it is free & compatible with Microsoft Office progs), AVG Free and AVG Anti-Spyware Free.

I love it. And it is cute.

Hope all that info helps someone!
Cheers.

]]> By: Rob http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-1975 Rob Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:12:23 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-1975 I have a 4G machine running XP and all runs great. The real key for me is that I use the Application Suite from PortableApps.com. It includes portable versions of Mozilla Firefox, Sunbird and Thunderbird, ClamWin Anti-Virus, Open Office and a couple of other programs. They also have a full selection of other programs that can be run from a flash drive or SD card. It's the perfect solution for this computer! I have a 4G machine running XP and all runs great. The real key for me is that I use the Application Suite from PortableApps.com. It includes portable versions of Mozilla Firefox, Sunbird and Thunderbird, ClamWin Anti-Virus, Open Office and a couple of other programs. They also have a full selection of other programs that can be run from a flash drive or SD card. It’s the perfect solution for this computer!

]]> By: Ciza http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-1827 Ciza Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:35:05 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-1827 I just recieved my 4g (not the surf). Ran it's linux for a few days but I'm really comfortable in XP. Used nlite and installed it. No issues whatsoever, internet works great, video playback is great, have all of my apps on an external SD card (photoshop, office). My only gripe is small keyboard takes time to get used to. I just recieved my 4g (not the surf). Ran it’s linux for a few days but I’m really comfortable in XP. Used nlite and installed it. No issues whatsoever, internet works great, video playback is great, have all of my apps on an external SD card (photoshop, office). My only gripe is small keyboard takes time to get used to.

]]> By: Costas http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc/comment-page-1#comment-1766 Costas Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:57:15 +0000 http://blog.laptopmag.com/hands-on-with-the-windows-xp-version-of-the-asus-eee-pc#comment-1766 I have a HUAWEI E220 USB Modem, which I use with my big Vista laptop for broadband internet. Can I use it with the EeePC, running Xandros? Will it be automatically installed, if I plug it in, or should i try and find any available Linux drivers? Thanks! I have a HUAWEI E220 USB Modem, which I use with my big Vista laptop for broadband internet. Can I use it with the EeePC, running Xandros? Will it be automatically installed, if I plug it in, or should i try and find any available Linux drivers? Thanks!

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