Not Enough Disk Space to Install XP Service Pack 3 on a Mac

I've been trying to update my Windows XP installation to Service Pack 3 for 2 hours now. It keeps telling me that it needs 4MB more disk space. FOUR MEGS! I have 10 gigs free!

Here's the glitch: it's not about how much free space I have. It's about the fact that I'm running XP on a Mac with BootCamp - specifically, the MacBook Pro laptop. Apparently, this also happens on the Intel based iMac's.

The error message:

There is not enough disk space on C:\WINDOWS\$NtServicePackUninstall$ to install Service Pack 3 Setup requires an additional 4 megabytes of free space or if you also want to archive the files for uninstallation. Setup requires 4 additional megabytes of free space. Free additional space on your hard disk and then try again.

The solution lies in the fact that Intel Mac's use the EFI format, which Windows does not support. (Feel free to Google more about EFI - all I know is, the solution I found on WindowsReference.com solved the problem for me!)

The fix:

1. Click Start - Run - Type regedit and press enter.

2. Navigate to
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup]

3. In the right pane, right-click and choose New - String value

4. Name it BootDir and set its value to C:\

5. Exit regedit.

Re-try your SP3 installation, and all should be right with the world.

Project 365: Sept 14, 2008

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Project 365: Sept 13, 2008

"Autumn Falls Grounded"

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Project 365: Sept 11, 2008

Printing a giant version of Bunny Nose for a client. That is one big bunny nose!

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Project 365: Sept 7, 2008

Sunday Night Football, Bears vs Colts.

Sadly, it's not looking good for my boy Peyton - but, I can tell everybody that I was rooting against the Bears so they'd win! (That's my luck!)

Photo by the iSight on my MacBook Pro. :)

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Project 365: Sept 6, 2008

My niece, Morgan, in the toybox (toy-circle?) :)

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Project 365: Sept 5, 2008

My ART101 homework... grid pattern.

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Project 365: Sept 4, 2008

PHOTO180 - Project #1: Correct a photo for color balance, levels, curves, and shadow/highlights using only global correction tools in Image > Adjustments. (Photoshop)

My particular challenge was in lightening the field without blowing out the sky.

I'm not too pleased with the shade of green in the field, but using only the tools we're supposed to use, I just couldn't get it to where I wanted it without losing the sky. And, I'm not much for cheating, so... this is it.

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Project 365: Sept 3, 2008

A poster I made for my friend and photog professor's upcoming photo exhibit. See the photography of Carol Thorner at her show: "What Will People Think? (and other concerns)" at The Center for Visual & Performing Arts in Munster, Indiana. Sept 12 to Oct 19.

Come out and meet Carol at the artist reception on Sept 19, 6-9pm.

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Project 365: Sept 2, 2008

Two firsts - the first time I've printed a 13x19" document on my new Epson R1900 printer, and the first project for my ART101 class (due tomorrow morning!) Don't mind the dust on the printer... ahem... it has since been cleaned. Good thing I store the printer all closed up! :)

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Project 365: Sept 1, 2008

Free September 2008 Desktop Calendar
Download the large size here:
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Project 365: Aug 31, 2008

Kaikers!

Checking out the reptile show at Manhattan's Fun Fest

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Project 365: Aug 30, 2008

Hungry Hungry Hippos, the Drinking Game  

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Project 365: Aug 28, 2008

Project #1 (draft) for ART101

(Note: this is a fictional event, though I'd like to see it happen!)

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Project 365: Aug 26, 2008

Firedancer Shadow

(taken on the seat of my Jeep)

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Project 365: Aug 23, 2008

Karli's Birthday Rainbow

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Godspeed, LeRoi

LEROI MOORE 1961-2008

08/19/2008

We are deeply saddened that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program.

http://www.davematthewsband.com/

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eBay Store Open

I've finally gotten around to opening my eBay store. You can now find Purple Penguins Studio fine art prints on eBay.

And now, I must sleep! :)

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Project 365: Aug 18, 2008

Dinner tonight, courtesy of BW3 (though some contest that it's really BW2 these days). I like to kick it old school.

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Project 365: Aug 17, 2008

Yes, I'm cheating. I didn't take this photo, nor did I order the t-shirt on Sunday (ordered it on Saturday), but I did think about Project 365 on Sunday - just didn't have a chance to snap any shots. And in the spirit of Project 365 being a photo documentary of my year, I wanted this image included. Semi-justified? Probably not, but this is MY project, and I'll cry if I want to! errr...

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Photo Assignment: Aug 11 - Aug 31

Bad me - posted this to Flickr but forgot to post it to the blogs!

Friendship: Aug 11 - 31, 2008

Your best friend, man's best friend, people who just look like friends, or something else entirely that represents friendship to you... Get out and hug your dog - cat - spouse - child - significant other - buddy - drinking partner - roommate - favorite blanky... and while you're at it, snap a photo!

Post 1 or more pics to the group pool on Flickr...

Holla! :)

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Using Develop Presets in Adobe Lightroom

Explore creative effects and save time with develop presets in Adobe Lightroom - check out my new article:

Using Develop Presets in Adobe Lightroom

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Project 365: Aug 16, 2008

Goose is not impressed with the Olympics.

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The $50 Film Camera Contest

Alright, all you digi-cam devotees! This photo contest looks really cool. Found it on one of my favorite photo blogs, Epic Edits, and there are some big name sponsors providing prizes.

Basically, buy (or dig out of the closet) a film camera that costs less than $50. Write a review of your new camera. Submit an entire roll of film shot with that camera (yes, entire roll - it doesn't have to be the first roll, but they want to see the failures along with the gems).

That's about it! Deadline is Sept 12th.

Check it out - Photo Project: The $50 Film Camera

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Project 365: Aug 14, 2008

Storm clouds on the horizon. (They looked a lot cooler in real life!)

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Project 365: Aug 13, 2008

A DMB Firedancer that my friend Campy made. Thanks to Sandy for trading a beaded one with me, and thanks to Campy for such an awesome token of a fantastic weekend! Big love out to the Muskie Crew, Alpine Valley 08!

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Twitter Tools and a Little Bit of Photog

I've got a couple new articles up on Suite101 -

Twitter Tools: TweetDeck - Organize and Search Twitter Tweets Quickly and Easily

and

Point n Shoot Digital Infrared Photography: Get Creative with Invisible Light

and

Inexpensive Macro Photography: Close-Up Lenses - Magnify the World Around You and Take Amazing Photos

So, what are you waiting for? Go read! :)

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Project 365: Aug 11, 2008

Goldfinch hanging upside down. Mourning dove says, wtf??

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Project 365: Aug 10, 2008

DMB Alpine Valley Night 2 - Firedancer. Caught her just before she faded away...

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Project 365: Aug 9, 2008

DMB LOVE! Alpine Valley Night 1, Courtesy of the Muskie Crew

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Project 365: Aug 7, 2008

Save the Sunflowers!

Today, I installed brick edging to hopefully prevent future destruction of my sunflowers. (See dying specimen at the left, relocated after the landscapers knocked it over when mowing. Sadly, it did not make it).

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Project 365: Aug 5, 2008

Poppin' Fresh Bee

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Creative Film Photography with Holga Cameras

I've got a new article up on Suite101.com: Creative Film Photography with Holga Cameras.

Enjoy!

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Project 365: Aug 4, 2008

Love is Intricate, hand-colored with photo markers. Holga simulator applied.

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Project 365: July 2008

1. Nails, 2. 4th_of_july_fireworks-20080704-43, 3. Droplets, 4. Part of my final exam: Merlin!, 5. Gumpy, 6. july5-20080705-1, 7. Leaf, 8. Lake Katherine - Ilford SFX 200 (Infrared), 9. Shelf cloud approaching, 10. Lounging Squirrel, 11. Stand By Me, 12. Warp Speed Ahead, 13. 1976 Bicentennial Parade, Orland Park, IL, 14. 1976 Bicentennial Parade, Orland Park, IL, 15. Family Collage, 16. Make Way for Ducklings, 17. Lost, 18. Cool clouds while driving, 19. Lake Katherine, Infrared, 20. Flowers: Pin-Holga style, 21. Duck Tour, 22. Humpback Whale, female - Nile, HWC#0688, 23. Victorian Station at Salem, MA, 24. Fenway Park, 25. Red Line, MGH

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Project 365: Aug 3, 2008

A sunflower growing in my back yard

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Project 365: Aug 2, 2008

Miller Lite Beer Cap: i'm on ur purse, protectin ur bling

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Project 365: Aug 1, 2008

A group of people ran through my town today with full police escort. I have no idea what they were running for. I thought maybe there would be a banner on the medic bus or something, but no such luck. It was HOT out!   

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August 2008 Desktop Calendar

Egret - August 2008 Calendar, 1200x768 - Download full size here:
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Project 365: July 31, 2008

I shot this photo last September in my back yard, but re-processed it tonight and like it much better. :)

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Photo Assignment: July 30 - Aug 10

Sorry for the lapse there! Crazy busy over here. (I thought this was supposed to be summer?!)

If you're following along our little Flickr group, feel free to add photos to the group pool for this next topic. (If you're not in the group and want to join, let me know what your Flickr username is and I'll send an invite!)

Here's the topic for July 30 to Aug 10:

Insignificant

Definitions of insignificant on the Web:

* not worthy of notice
* signifying nothing; "insignificant sounds"
* of little importance or influence or power; of minor status; "a minor, insignificant bureaucrat"; "peanut politicians"
* devoid of importance, meaning, or force
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

Post photos to the group pool on Flickr, and feel free to share comments :)

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Light Painting

Found this video tutorial on Light Painting through the DPS blog. Check it out and if you like it, go vote for it!

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Social Photography Link-up

Epic Edits is running a little social media love-in for photographers. Share links to your social media profiles (Flickr, Digg, Twitter, Zooomr, StumbleUpon, Twitter, etc), and Epic Edits will collect them all up and assemble them so that all of us can connect with other photographers.

Cool, eh?

Epic Edits Mini-Project: Social Media Link Up

I've commented with my links (as Shelly).

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Project 365: July 27, 2008

The caption:
"If the Olsen twins ever get locked in a walk-in cooler for two days and are forced to live off their own body fat, they're goners. Penguins? They're good for months. A little extra baggage comes in handy once in a while."

From the book: "Flipping Brilliant: A Penguin's Guide to a Happy Life" by Patrick Regan

Instant Classic!

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Project 265: July 25, 2008

The Boston Red Line (aka the "T") - Charles/MGH stop

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Project 365: July 24, 2008

Salem, MA - Victoria Station, where we had lunch. Good food!

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Project 365: July 23, 2008

Fenway Park, Boston - Home of the Red Sox

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Project 365: July 22, 2008

This is Nile, a female humpback whale I saw on the New England Aquarium Whale Watching cruise in Boston. After posting it to Flickr, a group that is building a catalog to identify humpback whales contacted me and asked to include this photo in their catalog. I of course said yes! Whales can be identified by the undersides of their tails, or "flukes." Here's what we know about Nile:

Nile - Female

Born: 1987
Mother: Hwc#0269 Mars (first seen 1979)
Sex: female
Calves:
1998 Amazon (female)
2000 Aswan (male)
2007 ?

Siblings:
1982 #0343 Felis
1984 #0421 Seal
1985 #0474 Excalibur
(1987 #0688 Nile)
1990 calf
1993 #8144
1997 calf
2004 calf

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Project 365: July 21, 2008

As seen on the Duck Tour duck vehicle

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Project 365: July 20, 2008

"Make Way for Ducklings"

Boston Common & Public Garden

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Project 365: July 19, 2008

Day One in Boston: Mom asked the nice officer sir where we might find the City View trolley stop at Boston Garden.

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Project 365: July 18, 2008

Family collage - Polaroid emulsion transfers, circa 1976-79

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Project 365: July 17, 2008

1976 Bicentennial Parade, Orland Park, IL

Polaroid emulsion transfer

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Project 365: July 16, 2008

1976 Bicentennial Parade, Orland Park, IL

Polaroid emulsion transfer

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Project 365: July 15, 2008

Cool clouds while driving

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Project 365: July 14, 2008

Stand By Me

Shot at Pilcher Park in Joliet, IL on Tri-X 400 film

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Project 365: July 12, 2008

Lounging Squirrel

It was HOT out today, and this squirrel found it fit to lounge along the metal arm of a patio chair in my mom's back yard... it certainly doesn't look comfortable to me, but who am I to judge?! All I had was my cell phone, and had to shoot this from inside the house - he looked so chill, I didn't want to scare him away!

Today is also the day that my mom official became a Mac user. Go, Mom! :) Another happy convert...

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Project 365: July 11, 2008

Lake Katherine, shot with Ilford SFX 200 infrared film (actually, a red sensitive "special effects" film)

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The Ilford Infrared Shots

Here are a few of the shots from yesterday's trek out to Lake Katherine with the Ilford SFX 200 infrared film. One thing to note is that in the actual prints, the black-to-gray gradient in the sky is MUCH smoother than it appears here, grain-wise. You can hardly see the grain in the actual print - but I've got a very crappy scanner here at home, and I suspect that's the culprit. I'll rescan the actual negatives at school next week to see if they're any more true to the print.

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