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Friday, June 22, 2012

The Strategy

TECHNO THRILLS                      


Yeppir, I'm in charge here!

Res Ipsa Loquitur
I Love Fixing Stuff

Since I'm able to operate willy-nilly in safe mode, I know the problem is not hardware, but software.  Drivers not loaded in Safe Mode Network  include audio, so maybe that's where to look first.  When I have everything backed-up properly I'll do a Windows Install.  If that dun't work, I'' do a Fresh Install.  If that don't work I'll Install Windows XP.  Hey, it's why I make the big bucks. 


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7 comments:

  1. Jess6/22/12, 7:07 PM

    Isn't ironic that the mode to troubleshoot computer problems requires safety?

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  2. Jim - PRS6/22/12, 7:50 PM

    I would be soooooo screwed.

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  3. Anonymous6/22/12, 8:47 PM

    Cue Apple Cultists in 3-2-...

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  4. DougM6/22/12, 8:53 PM

    It's not a cult,
    it's a sect.

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  5. pdwalker6/23/12, 1:52 AM

    The secret to a long lasting windows install is twofold

    1/ never apply windows updates after you have a stable, working, configuration

    2/ never install applications after you have loaded up the apps you want and have a stable, working, configuration

    Bonus Points:

    - If you want want to upgrade an application, uninstall it first.

    - never let your computer get infected with worms, trojans and viruses

    - don't use AV software, or "intranet protection" software. They just make your computer slow.

    I realize the last two might seem contradictory, but if you can develop the skill to manage it, you'll be fine.

    My current record of a stable XP system is over 6 years.

    Or, you could get a mac. ;-)

    (Actually, mac's can get some benefit from the same advice but the difference is less dramatic)

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  6. Anonymous6/23/12, 1:05 PM

    Walker, "Be chary about giving advice. A fool won't listen, and a wise man doesn't need it." ~Franklin

    Casca

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  7. pdwalker6/24/12, 8:56 AM

    haha
    that's ok.

    no one appreciates advice more than the person who gives it.

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