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I found this site, which seems to be more on point. Can anyone recommend any of the methods listed here? Is anyone using any of these methods to create a generic win xp image from ghost that can be used on any machine? Take a look: http://www.windowsreinstall.com/install/other/motherboard/win2k.htm

No, but it seems like it might work, but that's why I'm asking. I will keep searching.

In general, how long to you guarantee the equipment you install for your customers? Let's say 3 years down the road a camera dies, do you replace it without charge?

I found this article. Is anyone familiar with this method? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824125/en-us Would this work, or do you still have to install all service packs and updates?

Thanks. Is anyone successfully using ghost to clone a newly formatted drive with windows and all updates, and then writing the image to a different pc with different specs and hardware? If so, what is the exact process you are using so that drivers do not conflict. I did some research, and someone mentioned to make sure on the machine you are cloning you should set the main ide controller to "standard" and it should work. anyone know if this is true?

Are you saying that the 12 volt power supplies that come with some of the cameras are not satisfactory? I'm confused. It they weren't ok, why do they sell them like that? I am trying to do everything correctly, so if the best way to power them is with a power supply unit, then I will do that.

How could you make a new partition with the additional space? Do you need special software, or can you do it manually?

Here's another question... If you create a ghost image of a newly formatted pc and install the image on another pc, what if the hard drives are different sizes? Does that have any effect?

I posted this question before, but inside of another thread, so I'm not sure if anyone has seen it. You probably have, as I have been asking a lot of questions lately... The dvr I am looking at can only be backed up via usb memory stick. About how long of video will I be able to back up with a 256 memory stick? I am looking at the nuvico nvjv-4000. I know there are a lot of factors that go into this, but I am just looking at a ballpark figure, like 30 seconds, or 1 minute, etc. Thanks.

Thanks, rory. If anyone knows for sure how to accomplish this so that it will work most of the time, I would appreciate it. I can't take reformatting and reinstalling anymore! I wish I could charge my relatives! I'm too nice.

But what if you don't install ANY drivers on the original pc, just windows and all updates, then ghost the image. Would that work? Then on the new pc, you would install the necesary drivers. My question is, are there drivers that get installed automatically that I would have to remove before I ghost the image so that when I put the image on the new pc, it will be driver free?

I did use a cdr, and it didn't work. I think it said something about a missing dll. I do have norton ghost. If I reformat a hard drive, install windows, update to service pack 2 and all the latest patches, don't install any drivers, and then make a ghost image, that will work on any pc? All I would have to do is install the drivers for that pc? What about the windows product key? Won't it be wrong? This sounds like an easy solution. And what did you mean about alcohol?

My family knows that I know about computers, so whenever something goes wrong, I get the call. I am constantly reformating pc's and reinstalling windows. I got a copy of win xp w/ sp2 from a friend, so I copied it with nero. It worked, however when I insert it in and restart, it does not work. It says it is not a valid windows image. Is there a way to copy a win xp w/ sp2 disk without this error?

I am talking about the nuvico nvjv-4000 dvr. Here is the link to the specs: http://www.2mcctv.com/specs/NVJV-4000.pdf It does not give an option to use anything but a memory stick via usb. That is why I am wondering what size memory stick I should get. If anyone knows this unit, and has used it, what other options do I have?

I am installing a cctv system in an unheated building in the northeast. It can get very cold! It is a stand alone dvr system with a monitor. The building is not heated, so whatever the temp is outside, that's probably what it is inside. Are there any dvr's that will withstand cold temps? If not, what other options do I have? Thanks.

That's what I'm asking... Will I get at least 60 seconds out of a 256mb stick? Also, do you provide your customers with the memory stick, and if not, how do you tell them to back it up? Thanks.

If you have 4 cameras, and you have a ups with 4 ups outlets, can you double up two cameras in one outlet? They are only 12 volts.

Is the CVC-627 made by provideo or speco as decent camera? How does it stack up against the nuvico NVCC-W27IR30N? Thanks.

would the nuvico NVCC-W27IR30N be considered a better camera, because that is the other one I am thinking of?

I will do that if I can find a decent one for under $50!

I know what you mean. I will take a look. But still, if there are options under $50, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

I have used cheap x10 cameras before in temps below zero with windchill, and they never had a problem. I'm sure if they can hold up, other cameras made much better will hold up also.

my sisters just got back from a cruise to the bahamas. They loved it!

If I go with the more expensive one, about how long will I have on battery backup with 4 cameras and a dvr? ballpark.

Thanks, but the price is a little more than I want to spend. Anything under $50 that will get it done?