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Sorry I think you mean a CR2032 battery? Last two #’s mixed.

Wait….I think your internet setup is wrong. You can’t use two modems. Use ONE modem. Does this modem have a built-in router with multiple ethernet connections on the back and wireless capabilities?

If it does, connect an ethernet cable to both the desktop and laptop or connect wireless to the laptop, your choice.

If the modem just has one ethernet output you need to buy a wireless router to provide multiple ethernet outputs and a wireless signal to connect the internet to multiple computers.

With Comcast the first time you use a new modem, open a browser and enter your account info and Comcast will provision the modem(register the MAC address of the modem) into their system to allow internet access. If that screen doesn’t open you may have to call Comcast (the HORROR) and read the MAC address to perform the provision.

I think you should do all this first then tackle the email problems.

Flavet, thanks for the thanks, but you didn’t reply as to how your modem(s) are setup is.
Again there is no need for two modems.

Where did you get the new modem? Comcast or store?

What is the brand and model number of the new modem? (I use a Motorola SB6121 modem and a Linksys 4-port – wireless router all of which I purchased.) connected to 3 desktops and wireless to a laptop.

Comcast said to CHANGE the modem, not add to it.

If you get the the modem from Comcast it might have a built-in wireless and ethernet router capabilities.

Do you have ONE Comcast account and TWO Comcast e-mail accounts OR TWO separate Comcast accounts with individual e-mail accounts?

Sorry for all these questions but maybe if we knew your setup in detail we could understand how to specifically help you.

I need help in getting Office Outlook 2003 working on my new PC.

I have two PCs: a Dell desktop purchased Jan 2006 using MS XP and Outlook Express email application.
Second: a Dell laptop purchased Dec 2013 using MS Win7 Home Premium and Office Outlook 2003 email application.

The Dell laptop was purchased because neither MS XP nor Outlook Express are supported by MS, even
though they can still function. Nonetheless, it was time to upgrade. However, I cannot disturb my Outlook Express
until I can get Outlook 2003 working on my new PC. Once that is functioning I can notify many enterprises that need
to send me email of my new email address (if in fact I need to change my email address; not sure).

I use COMCAST as my ISP. I have been working with their HELP folks trying to get email going on my Win7 PC, to no
avail so far. I have talked to several of their people, each of them having me enter the email settings dialogs, again
and again. I still cannot send or receive email on my Win7 PC. Not only that, but any test emails they send to me end
up in my Outlook Express app. I asked one of the HELP people how can I keep setting certain dialog screens with the
same text as is used in my Outlook Express app. I was told that any incoming emails should go into both email apps.

I should mention that not only has MS stopped supporting MS XP and Outlook Express, but Comcast told me recently that
I needed to get a newer cable modem, that the one I am using on my old PC is, itself, too old to continue to be used. I
went out and bought a newer cable modem for my new PC. Also, I should mention that I only have one coaxial cable
supplied by Comcast, and even though I now have two cable modems, one attached to each PC, I can only be
connected to one PC at a time. I am going to get a cable splitter and two short coaxil cables in order to have online
access by both PCs at the same time.

The last HELP person I talked to, after having me re-enter the settings yet again, said she was baffled and suggested I
look for an “IT” person to see if he can get me going right.

I am hoping I can get some help here.

Wait….I think your internet setup is wrong. You can’t use two modems. Use ONE modem. Does this modem have a built-in router with multiple ethernet connections on the back and wireless capabilities?

If it does, connect an ethernet cable to both the desktop and laptop or connect wireless to the laptop, your choice.

If the modem just has one ethernet output you need to buy a wireless router to provide multiple ethernet outputs and a wireless signal to connect the internet to multiple computers.

With Comcast the first time you use a new modem, open a browser and enter your account info and Comcast will provision the modem(register the MAC address of the modem) into their system to allow internet access. If that screen doesn’t open you may have to call Comcast (the HORROR) and read the MAC address to perform the provision.

I think you should do all this first then tackle the email problems.

Mr. Langa

I tried to test my boot DVD but ran into problems,
Following your instructions exactly….

“The best way to find out is also the simplest:

1)Shut down all software, exit Windows, and turn your PC completely off (i.e., a full power-off shutdown).
2)Place your boot/repair CD/DVD into your PC’s optical drive or plug the rescue drive into a USB socket.
3)Turn your PC on.”

I could not get my optical drive to open to insert the DVD!

What am I doing wrong? :confused::;):

Dave

Uh….does it work? If yes flash it with DD-WRT firmware.

There’s an excellent YouTube video by Carey Holzman about installing Win8CP on a disk WITHOUT creating any new partitons or altering them in any way, yet still providing for true DUAL boot.

He creates a VHD in disk management (always wondered what use such a thing had) and then installs 8 to the virtual hard drive. It just appears as another folder structure when in Win 7 but fully functions as Win 8 C drive when booted there. It was pretty neat. Only little bit tricky part was using Diskpart to get the Win 8 installer to recognize the vhd as a possible location for installing but everything is explained and demonstrated pretty clearly, including subsequent removal and restoration of single boot.

Amen…here is the link to Tech-Vets http://tech-vets.com/2012/03/18/how-to-install-windows-8-beta-on-a-vhd-in-windows-7/ I just paused the video to take notes on the procedure and everything worksfine with the dual boot.

Just like ebax, I could not run virtualization software on my computer. I have an Intel E7200 processor which does not support virtualization http://ark.intel.com/VTList.aspx and a Gigabyte EP45-UD3R mobo which does not have a virtualization switch in the BIOS. I ended up installing a spare 80 Gig drive and setting up Windows 8 which installed with great ease. Sound, LAN and video worked right off the bat. I hate the Metro interface and had a good laugh trying to find the OFF button.