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"JanJ" <> wrote in message
news  7FF6D75-DBED-4522-9253-...> Assumption is the mother of all mistakes. > And Adam Albright is the deadbeat father. > JanJ > > "Pietr'''' Phudpuckr" wrote: > >> ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST >> >> 1. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using Vista. >> What >> version? >> >> >> 2. If you do not state otherwise it is assumed that you are using a >> standard >> ATA hard drive. Why? Because it is still the most common drive in use >> today. >> >> >> 3. It is assumed that the hard drive is physically connected to the >> primary >> IDE controller “on your motherboard” in a single or master configuration. >> Why? Because it is the most common configuration. >> >> >> 4. It is assumed that the operating system is installed in a primary >> partition. It is further assumed that this partition is designated as >> drive >> C: Why? Because it is the most common configuration. >> >> >> 5. It is assumed that you are using at least 1 gig of RAM for your >> system. >> If you are using less – please state so. >> >> >> 6. It is assumed that you have not altered your default pagefile size. If >> you have – please state so. >> >> >> 7. It is assumed that your computer was operating normally prior to the >> problem you are experiencing at the moment. If not – please give >> specifics! >> >> >> 8. It is assumed that a friend with “computer experience” DID NOT try to >> fix >> your computer before you came here for assistance. If one did, it is >> further >> assumed that you will enlighten us to the fact, along with what he did >> and >> the results of his attempts. >> >> >> 9. It is assumed that you have not deleted, or tried to delete, any Vista >> system components and that if you have you will alert us to the fact. >> >> >> 10. It is assumed that you are running a fully patched operating system. >> If >> you are NOT, please state as such. >> >> >> 11. It is assumed that you are running a competent and up to date version >> of >> a quality antivirus product. Which one? If not, please let us know that >> also. >> >> >> 12. It is assumed that you are connected to the internet from behind a >> firewall, either the one that is supplied by the operating system or a >> third >> party application. Please state what you use. If you don’t use a firewall >> let >> us know. >> >> >> 13. It is assumed that all default Window services are running. If you >> turned any off, let us know. Try to list those that you have disabled. >> >> >> 14. It is assumed that you will tell us how you connect to the internet >> if >> you are having a connection problem. >> >> >> 15. If you are having a problem with a 3rd party application (or >> hardware), >> it is assumed that you have exhausted the manufacturers resources before >> you >> post here for help - with something that has nothing to do with Vista. >> >> >> 16. It is assumed that you have scanned your system for unwanted pests, >> more >> commonly known as spyware, trojans, worms, virus’s, dialers etc. If you >> have >> not, it is assumed that you will state that fact. >> >> >> 17. It is assumed that you have at least tried to use available help and >> resources to get some information about your question. These include the >> extensive help section included with Windows XP as well as on-line >> resources >> such as a Google search! >> >> >> 18. If you are having problems with a computer purchased from a major >> manufacturer, it is assumed that you have tried to find an answer to your >> problem from the manufacturer’s, or his web site, before you post your >> question here. Why? We will likely send you there for the resolution to >> your >> problem anyway! >> >> >> 19. It is assumed that you will post all relevant information concerning >> your problem along with a clearly worded description of your problem. >> Why? So >> we don’t have to go back and forth with you for three useless cycles to >> obtain the information necessary to make a diagnosis. >> >> >> 20. It is assumed that you will type your question in a user friendly >> format. It is further assumed that you DO know that this is NOT a teen >> chat >> room and that not everyone knows what your abbreviation stand for. >> >> >> |
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"Mick Murphy" <> wrote in message news D1C40AF-64CA-4999-BC47-...> Never assume ANYTHING. > > First lesson of being a good Computer Technician!!!!!! > > "Of course its running vista there's a label that says designed for vista stuck to it!!!!! Now are you going to tell me why it says starting Ubuntu or not?" |
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On Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:39:52 +0100, "dennis@home"
<> wrote: > >"Mick Murphy" <> wrote in message >news D1C40AF-64CA-4999-BC47-...>> Never assume ANYTHING. >> >> First lesson of being a good Computer Technician!!!!!! >> >> > >"Of course its running vista there's a label that says designed for vista >stuck to it!!!!! Now are you going to tell me why it says starting Ubuntu or >not?" Translation: You see a sticker running Vista be ready for blue screens of death, locked systems, slow file copying, DRM snooping, UAC nag screens, Vista phoning home behind your back and if your complain about any of that here moronic fanboys snapping at your heels, barking, foaming from the mouth and just acting like assholes like Dennis. |
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