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i have a new 64bit computer and am running rc7 on it,i want to install windows xp and get rid of rc7,which is much better than vista but windows xp will suit some of my work better.

I don't know anything about partationing and simply want rc7 erased and windows xp on.

Will i need to install xp sp1 before i install xp sp2 and will an OEM version of windows xp work. thanks in advance

I have been given a spare metal petrol midsize tank which has been lying for 5 yrs partialy filled with turps,(smells like it and ? mix) i emptied it and lots of brown came out i persume some rust colour.What is the best way to clean it prior to filling with 2 stroke mix,the outside is excellent.can i wash it out with diesel and a couple of pebbles inside to try and dislodge rust,and what do i clean with for final pre fuel mix fill Thanks Shaun

I bought an 18ft cruiser with an older 40hp yamaha engine with pull start the previous owner installed new plugs,the engine looked clean and cared for,it started first/second pull,the tank is full,visually everything looks fine.

I took it out yesterday into the river Erne and started first full,i went out maybe a 100 metres and the boat started slowing and stalled,a red light came on on the right side of the pull cord,i left it off for 5 Min's trying to figure it out and then restarted to try and make shore,the engine started and took me around and 20/30 metres before stalling again,again the boat started to drift so 2/3 minutes later i restarted on 3rd pull and just about made the final 30 mitres to the jetty,the forward momentum took me within hooking distance.

I contacted a marine mechanic who took her to his yard,another boater said it might be the induction blocked,it may have been blocked when i got the boat

ANY IDEAS APPRECIATED,as i intend to keep boating and need to learn some basic problems.

it will be a chore to empty it and could i dilute it with regular diesel to lessen any harmful effects,also i have been adding a pint/500ml engine oil to a tankful of diesel on advice of a friend who says that it will provide extra beneficial lubrication to the system is this a wise move. Any advice appreciated as i am afraid to drive until the green diesel issue is sorted

I have a stanley london compass called natural sine that i would love to know something about . It is solid brass,has groves for sliding into tripod,two adjustable levels inside compass to make final leveling.It came from a house clearence and has no serial number,but is very much a quality item. The name natural sine is around the top of the compass face.the sighting mirror closes over as the lid with a brass catch it is 6 sided and maybe 20-25 mm deep

The coolant boils after 8-10 miles and the gauge is very red,on short (2mile) journeys it stays within 1/2 way on gauge.Is it the thermostat and where is it on the car,i have had a quick look and it is not obvious,do i need a garage to get at it from underneath.The overheating problem started 2 months ago returning this time to stay. ALSO could it be the water pump and how would i check that?. Thanking you for any help,Sean

I need a genny to run router,table saw ,planer etc and a vac.The vac ,a light and one machine would be running togather.,medium weight use,not full time running.i need something light enough to lift in/out of the truck/van (40kg'ish),4 stroke.i would appreciate any imput.thanks

when i try to start i get the message NTLDR is missing. Can someone tell me how to fix the problem please . Thanks

Has anyone used a Freud ft14 Hinge router.I am wondering about the pros and cons.Is it practical ,is the setup faster,more convient than the standard router jig.I am thinking of jobs usually of 12 doors and frames and don't really want to haul a router setup around, as i only hang 40/50 doors per year.Thanks for any imput.

I HAVE ORDERED A 2GB U3 F/DRIVE TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC FOR MY CAR SYSTEM AND KNOW NOTHING ABOUT U3 SOFTWARE.I ORDERED THE KINGSTON 2GB U3 FROM AMAZON AS IT WAS AS CHEAP AS A STANDARD UNIT AND SOUNDED INTERESTING.I WOULD APPRECIATE IMPUT.THANKS