If device manager doesn't show any problems your guy has already
installed the chipset drivers - so no worries there.
I used to use AVG, but MS Security Essentials runs so well and is so
un-intrusive I switched to it. Who else knows better how to protect
windows than Microsoft? You can get it at the Microsoft website if you
decide to try it. Totally free - and absolutely NO nags - unlike all
other AV apps.
http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5201
Donk
On 7/5/2013 2:54 PM, PatB wrote:
> Thanks so much.
>
> #1. I'd like to trust my professional 'puter guy did this, but I don't know
> specifically. But you'll have to 'splain it to me since that's a new one for
> me.
> #2. Done! All is good.
> #3. I know I have to do this. He advised against AVG because it runs ALL
> the time, slowing down the machine, so I'm rethinking that (sacrificing the
> paid time I still have) and will probably go to Essentials, which seems
> adqeuate.
>
> patb
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Donk
> To: A-1-Computer_Tech@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 11:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Outlook Express storage folder
>
>
>
> Yeah Pat, Microsoft has always had those files hidden by default because
> they don't think their customers are intelligent enough to not screw
> things up. After a fresh install changing that setting is one of the
> first things you've got to do. Here are some other normal chores not to
> forget after a fresh install:
> 1. Install drivers for the chipset - very important, even if the PC
> seems to run ok.
> 2. Make sure all devices are working properly in device manager (Start,
> Run, type DEVMGMT.MSC). If you see any yellow "!", or red "X", you need
> to install correct drivers.
> 3. If you use any anti-virus and firewall get them installed soon. I
> recommend the built-in Windows firewall, and Microsoft Security
> Essentials for anti-virus. Both free downloads from MS.
>
> Donk
>
> On 7/5/2013 1:40 PM, PatB wrote:
> > GASP!! I figured it out!
> >
> > I allowed hidden files to be viewed and there is the file path I need!
> >
> > Sheesh. I thought my emails were sitting in limbo somewhere.
> >
> > Thanks for being there anyway. :)
> >
> > patb
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: PatB
> > To: A-1-Computer_Tech@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 9:36 AM
> > Subject: [A-1-Computer_Tech] Outlook Express storage folder
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Due to the unresolvable ati2dvag.dll errors, I had to have a clean
> reinstall
> > of Windows done, which caused more problems, of course.
> >
> > The most important one is the Outlook Express storage folder. I always
> knew
> > how to back up my messages and transfer them to a different computer and
> > such. Outlook Express had to be reinstalled too and I imported my saved
> > messages, but the directory path is nowhere to be found. I've done a
> > thorough search. Now I cannot save my messages!
> >
> > This is the correct file path, which I have used before:
> > C:/Documents and Settings/Pat/Local Settings/Application
> > Data/Identities/<long number>/Microsoft/Outlook Express
> >
> > I get this far before there is nothing more:
> > C:/Documents and Settings/Pat/
> >
> > Help!
> >
> > patb
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
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