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Title: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Peppermint on Nov 18th, 2005, 11:53am [smiley=bow.gif] ;;D I NEED YOUR HELP! I am having a load of trouble with my computer at home. I am at work now, but its very busy/hectic, and I really shouldn't be on here while at work due to policy, soooo.... If you know of someone who has a used laptop or PC that I can get for cheap, OR could recommend a reliable and inexpenseive buy, please let me know. I'm getting desperate and can't get any work done dammit. It's been done here before, all feelers are out and am awaiting your wisdom! [smiley=bow.gif] Pep |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Drk^Angel on Nov 18th, 2005, 12:50pm Well... Ya feel like shoppin' on Black Friday? The rumor mill (aka gottadeal.com) says that Wal-Mart will have a $400 HP laptop or HP desktop and Best Buy will have a $150 desktop. Haven't looked too much into any of 'em myself, but some time this next week the real ads should be arrivin' at ppls homes. PFDAN.......................................... Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Racer1_NC on Nov 18th, 2005, 1:12pm on 11/18/05 at 12:50:38, Drk^Angel wrote:
I'd pay twice that to keep from leaving my property a week from today. ;;D Bill |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Opus on Nov 18th, 2005, 4:16pm Pep, What are the problems? Don't throw it away becouse of a possible software problem. By the way grinding noises are bad so let us know :-) Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Peppermint on Nov 18th, 2005, 4:29pm The PC crashs... (get frozen) and is verrrrrry slow. This one has Windows 98 (and NO I don't want Linux ;;D) The other one has/had Windows 2000. Bill said it might just be the mother board (I think that's what he said). ... cuz first it had a blue screen, that said something about re-installing windows... (ohh brother), and then when I followed directions to change some setting I got the Black screen with a blinking cursor. Nothing else. And that's the end of that. OY!!! |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Opus on Nov 19th, 2005, 12:23am Do a clean installation of windows, it should be done yearly anyway. I have no idea if Linux every gets corrupted like windows because every 6 months I install a brand new up to date system, why not it is free. Pep, I promise not to send you a Knoppix disk, which is great for testing whether it is a hardware problem or not, nor a install disc that will make you old computer seem to run twice as fast. Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by BobG on Nov 19th, 2005, 1:01am on 11/18/05 at 12:50:38, Drk^Angel wrote:
Be careful with those cheap deals. Read the fine print. Sometimes they have Windows installed but only for the first 60 days. Then it disappears. You have to go buy a disc to install it again, about $250. |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by cathy on Nov 19th, 2005, 6:48am Hi Pep know absoultely zilch about PC's but can type so just wanted to say HI and hope to come back to NY and see you again some time...hugs Fenny |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Peppermint on Nov 19th, 2005, 7:45am CAthy!!! [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=bag.gif] I feel absolutely neglectful of you my dear! I did read a post quickly about what you have been through and though I forgot (because I have a terrible memory about things lately which is no excuse) I did do one thing you inspired... and I plan on scheduling a mamogram when I see my doc on Monday. I'm so glad you said hello and how are you. Hope you, Wes and the babes are doing well. If/when you do come back to NY, visiting is a MUST!! Pep |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Drk^Angel on Nov 21st, 2005, 5:20am Ya mean there's 'puters that Windows willingly and willfully disappears from? Where can I get one? PFDAN.................................. Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by marty on Nov 21st, 2005, 6:13am Peppermint Could be the hard drive but, as Paul said, re-install Windows first - it may be software. If the hard drive won't take the install, more than likely the hard drive is what need to be replaced. I hope that you have backed up your important docs etc. Even if you have not backed it up, there are still ways to retrieve it. BobG Even if it is a time limited operating system installed, you can always get Windows OS cheap - check E-Bay. Even the XP Home sells for around $80.00 at WalMart (did last year anyway)., Drk Windows disappear and re-appear on a regular basis - it is part of the software;;D Marty |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Drk^Angel on Nov 21st, 2005, 6:56am Just because it stops responding don't mean it disappears :P I think I'll just stick with building computers that aren't infested with Windows. That way I don't have to worry about waitin' for it to disappear. PFDAN....................................... Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by TomM on Nov 21st, 2005, 10:59am My [smiley=twocents.gif]===> ========> Format; reinstal. TomM |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Peppermint on Nov 21st, 2005, 1:02pm Format... um... huh? Reinstall windows? I don't have the disk. This and my other machine were freebies from my former companies.. they loaded what I wanted and sent me on my way. ::) I"m lookin' now... Pep |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by TomM on Nov 21st, 2005, 6:53pm Hey Peppy! Sorry for the cyptic message. An XP disk will format the hard dive and load windows [sort of at the same time]. If you don't have a disk...geez...I'm lost. I can't throw you a copy considering the law firm I work for is IP [intelectual property--patent, trademark, copyrights]. What about where you work now? Or, are you seld employed? Maybe fellow CHer will throw a copy your way... TomM |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Drk^Angel on Nov 22nd, 2005, 7:44am It seems that different stores are havin' different prices for the laptop and desktop system... Looks to be anywheres between $378 to $488, so if ya's interested, you may want to check the circular on walmart.com first. PFDAN........................................ Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Opus on Nov 22nd, 2005, 11:03am on 11/21/05 at 18:53:18, TomM wrote:
XP for an old laptop?, Maybe Windows 2000 would run ok. Installing may be hard becouse she wil have to hunt out all the special laptop drivers. I feel so sorry for all of you windows users.....NOT! Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: O Hail Knowledgeble Tecchies.... Post by Peppermint on Nov 22nd, 2005, 11:44am on 11/22/05 at 07:44:52, Drk^Angel wrote:
I'll check that out... I just am afraid of buying something that will be junk in a year. BTW, I have a desktop right now, but might switch over to laptop, depends what I can find. |
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