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To: Ken who wrote (150)	2/7/1998 12:11:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Respond to of 14778

Software >> you might want to reinstall windows with the network card installed<< This touches on a subject that we have not discussed yet.One of my complaints with the big box makers is the software options. I know of no way of reinstalling Win 95 on the Compaq Presario 8772. They provide a CD with a complete reload which involves a total reformat of the harddrive. My IBM Aptiva provides a similar option. If I go through this total reinstall of the Compaq provided software will the network card be included in the process? I believe the "start from scratch" approach is a good tool and should be used from time to time. With fast CD ROM drives the process can move along quickly. One consideration in the design of a system might be to keep the C: drive with the operating system on a smaller harddrive (2 or 4 GB?). The reformat process goes very slowly on my 6.5 GB drive. I want software flexibility as well as hardware flexibility. With my next machine I will attempt to achieve this flexibility. Thanks for your input Zeuspaul PS The ovens haven't arrived yet, not looking forward to either project, only the end results.