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Friday, June 22, 2012

The Strategy

TECHNO THRILLS

Yeppir, I'm in charge here!

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.

Rodger the Real King of France 6/22/2012 06:58:00 PM 7 Comments

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7 comments:

Jess said...: Isn't ironic that the mode to troubleshoot computer problems requires safety?; 6/22/12, 7:07 PM
Jim - PRS said...: I would be soooooo screwed.; 6/22/12, 7:50 PM
Anonymous said...: Cue Apple Cultists in 3-2-...; 6/22/12, 8:47 PM
DougM said...: It's not a cult,
it's a sect.; 6/22/12, 8:53 PM
pdwalker said...: 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); 6/23/12, 1:52 AM
Anonymous said...: Walker, "Be chary about giving advice. A fool won't listen, and a wise man doesn't need it." ~Franklin

Casca; 6/23/12, 1:05 PM
pdwalker said...: haha
that's ok.

no one appreciates advice more than the person who gives it.; 6/24/12, 8:56 AM

Friday, June 22, 2012

The Strategy

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