Re: Compaq Deskpro New from 1999
Posted on 2024-02-15, 07:59
I will post a full spec later on. Not sure what I'm going to do with it yet. Got a few other machines (Packard Bell's, Compaq E500, IBM thinkpad's and loads more)
Compaq Deskpro New from 1999
Posted on 2024-02-14, 15:22
Hello Guys, I was lucky enough a little while ago to be given a brand new Compaq DeskPro from 1999: All new never been turned on till now. Y2k sticker on the box. https://i.ibb.co/r3wJcgV/Whats-App-Image-2024-02-14-at-15-20-14-625f6526.jpg https://i.ibb.co/gJMVvpV/Whats-App-Image-2024-02-14-at-15-20 …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-21, 06:05
Hi, The image is downloaded and I’ve got Winimage. Would like to test it on vmware what are the steps? Thanks! You're gonna wanna convert the file to something like VHD or VHDX, and then just set it as the image for your VM. I haven't played with VM that much but I've heard that "raw" images often …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-20, 10:46
If you can send me an image that would be fantastic :) Thanks!! That's going to take some time, sadly. I've got all hell (AKA college) falling down on me, and I can't run away. I'll get down on it in any free time I have. But if we're gonna do this image thing, I'll need some info so I can set …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-20, 06:38
If you can send me an image that would be fantastic :) Thanks!! That's going to take some time, sadly. I've got all hell (AKA college) falling down on me, and I can't run away. I'll get down on it in any free time I have. But if we're gonna do this image thing, I'll need some info so I can set …
Re: Packard Bell Club... what to do!
Posted on 2020-05-13, 17:38
I do indeed have this password. And I'll upload the media soon, as I'm quite busy at the moment. As for bypassing the Tattoo, I studied one of the restoration files and was able to determine that, at a basic level, changing two particular instructions in that file will skip the checks altogether. …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-13, 17:23
If you can send me an image that would be fantastic :) Thanks!! That's going to take some time, sadly. I've got all hell (AKA college) falling down on me, and I can't run away. I'll get down on it in any free time I have. But if we're gonna do this image thing, I'll need some info so I can set …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-13, 17:09
Hi, Have tried different Master CD's etc and the universal boot disk. All restores succesfully but still get the flashing line when it gets past the BIOS. Have done Fdisk etc. Screenshots attached Thanks First off - I used Master CD no. 170586 on my PB (has a 640 motherboard). Haven't had a chance …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-13, 16:42
Hi, Have tried different Master CD's etc and the universal boot disk. All restores succesfully but still get the flashing line when it gets past the BIOS. Have done Fdisk etc. Screenshots attached Thanks First off - I used Master CD no. 170586 on my PB (has a 640 motherboard). Haven't had a chance …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-13, 12:24
Also getting the same issue on Virtualbox.... Can you recommend a Master CD that you know works?
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-13, 12:23
Hi, The PB is completely blank do I need to do anything before the install? Thanks Just format the drive using your preferred option, e.g using a DOS boot floppy or something - that's all. The restore utility should do everything else for you - at least it did in my case. Good luck and tell me if …
Re: Needing Packard Bell master CD 6709881101
Posted on 2020-05-12, 21:35
Did you ever find a copy? I’m looking for the same one.....
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-07, 20:13
Hi, It's standard spec: P1 233mhz 32mb RAM 4GB HD Standard Modem and Sound Card. Also any special settings to use on Virtualbox? Thanks Ideally you'd want to keep it as barebones as possible to avoid it looking for hardware. Disable USB, all that. You could also try limiting the hard drive size to …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-06, 10:42
Hi, Tired a few times and different master cd’s just get a blinking cursor after the bios.... Thanks Can I get some info about the specs of your PC? Also, do you wipe the hard drive before re-installing from the Master CD AND are you sure you're picking the correct option in the menu? Hi, It's …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-04, 18:33
Thank you! Can I test these in Vmware or Virtualbox? Sure you can. Just like installing any old OS, except you have to boot from a floppy image. Hi, I've gone through the recovery which completed successfully. It reboots and all I get is a flashing cursor. Thanks Sorry to hear that, but it looks …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-04, 10:26
Have you got a Master CD/Floppy for a Pulsar 23? 1997 Thanks You can get the images from archive.org but you're gonna wanna know what kind of Master CD you need. Generally, you'll be fine with a Multimedia CD (more stuff and all that). Here's a page for lookup (although I think it's not finished in …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-04, 07:43
Have you got a Master CD/Floppy for a Pulsar 23? 1997 Thanks You can get the images from archive.org but you're gonna wanna know what kind of Master CD you need. Generally, you'll be fine with a Multimedia CD (more stuff and all that). Here's a page for lookup (although I think it's not finished in …
Re: Packard Bell Master CD - Skipping the hardware check.
Posted on 2020-05-03, 13:21
Hey folks, I managed to fix that PB 640 mobo I've posted about (rotten recovery jumper pin, what are the odds?). I've managed to obtain quite a few Master CDs(if anyone wants an image tell me), and picked one that is most likely to be packed in with the PC. (Aug 1996 MultiMedia). I've managed to …
Re: Packard Bell Club... what to do!
Posted on 2020-05-03, 12:45
Hi, How do I re Tattoo my hard drive? I've had to replace as it was dead.; Packard bell Pulsar 23 (1997) Thanks
PB Master CD
Posted on 2020-05-03, 08:54
Hi, I’m new around here. Does anyone have access to the Master CD that came with the Pulsar 23? Thanks
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