Bill,
I recommend uninstalling the application. If uninstalliing resolves the
issue then I'd push for a full refund or a solution.
One real issue with Windows is the continued poor quality of some
software vendors.
Another real issue with Windows is computer owners installing multiple
anti-virus & firewall programs.
Neither of these issues are Mocrosoft or Windows fault.
By the way, if you have a router installed then you don't need a
firewall, not even Windows firewall because a properly configured
hardware router is the best firewall you can buy. Why? Because the bad
guys can't reach through the box to your machine. Plus, the firewall is
away from your machine. With a software firewall, the bad guys are
already inside your machine and you are depending on the firewall to
keep them from going further.
But Symantec & the other software jockeys won't tell you this because
they would sell less worthless software.
Anti-virus software is a different story.
By the way, Windows is attacked so frequently because it's 80% of the
install base. Apple is just as vulnerable and Lynux is more vulnerable
but the virus writers don't bother. They are much happier attacking the
80% install base. If the roles were reversed and Lunux or Apple were on
top then everyone would be bashing that OS for its vulnerabilities.
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
----Original Message----
From: BillR <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: 03/16/07 01:41 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers
-hijackedtoMSOffice/Outlookreplacement
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Tom - I don't believe it is a hardware or memory problem as everything
worked perfectly for the 2 years prior to installing "XP Repair Pro
2007".
I have little doubt that program is the problem. The continuing problem
is
that neither I nor the tech folks at XP Repair Pro 2007 can figure out
how
to get Outlook to download and send email. I check for spyware
regularly,
though I don't expect that is the problem.
It remains a mystery, but one that is merely annoying, not a show
stopper.
BillR
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'BillR'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Mercedes Discussion List'"
<mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 1:56 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers -
hijackedtoMSOffice/Outlookreplacement
Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on your perspective), I work
on
a lot of Windows boxes.
And over 90 percent of the issues I resolve can be attributed to one
of
three causes.
1. Hardware not up the task, usually not enough memory.
2. Poorly written or incorrectly configured aftermarket application.
For
example, aftermarket firewall and Windows firewall turned on.
3. A rogue application (spyware, etc) running, usually downloaded from
a
porn or gambling site.
Of the systems I manage, I have zero issues with Windows. And the
systems run a mix of 98, 2000 and XP.
2000 was my favorite OS but XP SR2 is rock solid. I'm doing trial
Vista
installs now and I don't have an opinion of the OS yet.
Office 2000 is excellent, Office XP is terrible and Office 2003 is
even
better than 2000.
Most who experience Office issues either don't have adequate hardware
or
are experiencing issues with aftermarket software. Neither of these
are
Microsoft's fault.
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: "BillR" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: 3/16/07 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked
toMSOffice/Outlookreplacement
Thanks Tom - I have been getting that feeling. The only real issue I
have
at the moment is that a recently installed system cleaner [XP Repair
Pro
2007] has caused Outlook to crash every time there is mail to download
or
send. The test settings works great and that test settings email is
fine to
both send and receive, the calendar and contacts works great, but I
just
can't send or receive regular emails. I do download a 'shell' that
includes
an extra several dozen lines of stuff, then puts the 'email' at the
wrong
end of the queue, and crashes Outlook. Every time. If there are no
emails
going out or coming in everything is fine with a 'send / receive' and
it
does not crash. I did a backup prior to running the program, but
restore
doesn't help. I have reinstalled Office twice and done 'detect and
repair'
about 5 times. Next attempt will be to install on the other hard
drive
just
to see if that will help. XP Repair Pro 2007 folks say they don't
understand it either and are working on the problem, but no luck yet.
I
have had to go to an old version of Outlook Express to get email, and
it
does not integrate the calendar sharing function that I used a lot.
Quite
frustrating.
Lee - I appreciate your suggestions >>"For e-mail, contacts and
scheduling,
take a look at Kontact, should be
installed by default on KDE-based distros like Mepis and Kubuntu.<<
I
should have mentioned I am a frequent but casual user. I have not
heard
of
the programs you mention. Will Kontact let me share a calendar with a
big
corporate MS Office user?
Thanks guys - BillR
1981 300 SD 286k miles, and I got 28 mpg - half city, half open road
driving - on the first tank after my new glow plugs were installed.
It
will
take awhile to pay for itself with the better MPG, but I like it.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Hargrave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 8:58 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked to
MSOffice/Outlookreplacement
Bill,
You are 100% correct. For the casual user, Open Office is great but
for
the
power user there is nothing like MS Office. And 2003 is the best
version
to
date.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
www.kegkits.com
256-656-1924
-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of BillR
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 7:51 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers - hijacked to MS
Office/Outlookreplacement
Luther, and other computer savvy folks,
I have a 2 - 3 year old Compaq Presario, which I am reasonably happy
with
[still miss my company owned laptop, though], running Windows XP. I
would
be happy to find a good replacement for MS Office Professional 2003 -
especially Outlook. From a quick look it does not seem that
OpenOffice
deals with schedules and email, though I am sure contacts are
included..
Am
I missing something? I do a fair amount of word processing, and am
in
the
middle of having to switch to Word from WP, but most of my computer
time
is
emails. It is helpful to be able to share calendars with my wife [at
her
office] and my MiL in her attached apartment. Any suggestions?
BillR
----- Original Message -----
From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Friday, March 16, 2007 12:40 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Vista hits the recyclers
http://www.openoffice.org
does all you need, and is compatible with Micro$#IT....
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