Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning
Of course, it depends on what the warning says, but it sounds like your anti-virus program... Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] GPS nav for winXP
I have a Holux CF GPS receiver GR-271 which is working fine in the CF slot of my thinkpad x31 ...now I need navigation software ...recommendations (free, I hope, cheap old me!!) ?? Also, I would like to try it using my PocketPC2002 IPAQ 3635 ...same question? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning
Ya, you completely forgot to tell us what the notification is. Presumably it's just telling you a network connection is unavailable, which can be normal as long as it isn't the one you're using for the internet. You should be able to right click it and go to Properties and uncheck the box Notify me if no connection. On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 7:35 AM, Michael S. Altus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week http://tinyurl.com/6sx4hb * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Disable Outlook
Is there a way to prevent Outlook from running, short of uninstalling it? The Fuji Fine Pix Viewer software defaults to Outlook when sending a picture via email, resulting in an entirely too cumbersome process. Before Outlook was activated, the Fuji program would use Outlook Express, which was a much simpler process which I would like to go back to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within the Fuji program. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 12:04 PM, Steve Rigby wrote: Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week In response to my own message, another parallel article states that most of the computers go missing at the security checkpoints. I would therefore hazard a guess that TSA people are taking them. Is that Transportation Security Administration? It would probably not take a lot of detective work to contact the owner of most of those that go missing, assuming they wind up in a lost and found area, which most apparently do not. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Every time I have flown you must take your laptop out of the bag and put into one of those bins. From what I read in the article it seems many folks forget to pick their laptop back up, and then proceed not to ask for it or search for it. It sounds more like forgetfulness, than theft. I am sure later on those laptops are sold via auction and some ones insurance company is shelling out for a new laptop. Items left at TSA check points do not go into Airport Lost and Found. Stewart At 11:43 AM 7/7/2008, you wrote: In response to my own message, another parallel article states that most of the computers go missing at the security checkpoints. I would therefore hazard a guess that TSA people are taking them. Is that Transportation Security Administration? It would probably not take a lot of detective work to contact the owner of most of those that go missing, assuming they wind up in a lost and found area, which most apparently do not. Steve Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook
On Jul 7, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Richard P. wrote: Is there a way to prevent Outlook from running, short of uninstalling it? The Fuji Fine Pix Viewer software defaults to Outlook when sending a picture via email, resulting in an entirely too cumbersome process. Before Outlook was activated, the Fuji program would use Outlook Express, which was a much simpler process which I would like to go back to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within the Fuji program. Personally speaking, and I have that Fuji application, I deleted the Fine Pix Viewer. It came with my S602. I found no need for it what with all the generic, and much better alternatives that are available. The difference is that I use Macintosh, and I never even tried to find out what would happen if I tried to interface Fine Pix Viewer with an internet application. I don't even know what the Fuji app would do since I do not have Outlook. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook
What did Fuji tech support say when you called? On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 12:33 PM, Richard P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: simpler process which I would like to go back to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within the Fuji program. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?
On Jul 5, 2008, at 3:46 PM, David K Watson wrote: When you ran the hardware check, did you do the extended memory test? If you don't have an old DIMM to check the memory, that is the next best thing. Tell us about your system. What PCI cards do you have? Do you have a hardware accelerator, or just the original processor? David, Thanks for the additional advice. I did do the extended mem test, and then, just for anyhow, I guess, a 5-loop Rember test on Saturday. All passed, though I know that doesn't guarantee solid hardware. The system's pretty much as it came off the shelf, actually, these many years ago (2001). No PCI cards, original processor; I think all I've upgraded is the memory, and that was several years back, too. USB Logitech trackball mouse a Palm hot sync cable on the keybd, but that's about it. But I'm thinking just writing to CGUYS was enough to put the fear into it, because the computer was up all weekend with nary a hiccup. Heh. I know, the panic irregularity suggests hardware, too. I was forgetting about Wimbledon when I said troubleshooting was my weekend entertainment, so I've been lazy and haven't opened the case. I will try to get there soon, though. Jennifer H. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: Every time I have flown you must take your laptop out of the bag and put into one of those bins. That is the procedure. From what I read in the article it seems many folks forget to pick their laptop back up, and then proceed not to ask for it or search for it. Agreed. It sounds more like forgetfulness, than theft. Initially it is likely to be forgetfulness. What occurs afterwards could well be theft. I am sure later on those laptops are sold via auction and some ones insurance company is shelling out for a new laptop. Unless it is someone's personal computer. Also, many computers owned by corporations carry stickers or labels on them that identify the owner. Are you suggesting that TSA or other entities at airports would not even go to the trouble of contacting the owner if said owner is that easily identifiable? Items left at TSA check points do not go into Airport Lost and Found. And why not, I ask? It isn't like a forgotten laptop is the same as an item that has been confiscated. How mean spirited can one get? Is this more of our all-too-humorless law enforcement? Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Disable Outlook
http://picasa.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=enanswer=15054 That's how to change your default email program in xp. It's not a fuji program problem, fuji sends a call to your os to use the default email and your os indicates to use outlook. Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 9:33 AM, Richard P. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there a way to prevent Outlook from running, short of uninstalling it? The Fuji Fine Pix Viewer software defaults to Outlook when sending a picture via email, resulting in an entirely too cumbersome process. Before Outlook was activated, the Fuji program would use Outlook Express, which was a much simpler process which I would like to go back to. I haven't been able to find any way of changing the default within the Fuji program. Thanks in advance, Richard P. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 1:39 PM, Jennifer Hiebert wrote: Thanks for the additional advice. I did do the extended mem test, and then, just for anyhow, I guess, a 5-loop Rember test on Saturday. All passed, though I know that doesn't guarantee solid hardware. The system's pretty much as it came off the shelf, actually, these many years ago (2001). No PCI cards, original processor; I think all I've upgraded is the memory, and that was several years back, too. USB Logitech trackball mouse a Palm hot sync cable on the keybd, but that's about it. But I'm thinking just writing to CGUYS was enough to put the fear into it, because the computer was up all weekend with nary a hiccup. Heh. I know, the panic irregularity suggests hardware, too. I was forgetting about Wimbledon when I said troubleshooting was my weekend entertainment, so I've been lazy and haven't opened the case. I will try to get there soon, though. While shut down, give 'er a little smack. That'll sometimes do the trick with electronic components. Open 'er up and push and pull on various components, including chips. Pull the memory and reseat it. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] cancelling Comcast
anyone have experience cancelling comcast. both internet and TV. I have had comcast since the day they arrived in my area a few years ago. it finally works. i have decided to go to FIOS. i had verizon high speed internet at my factory. they answered the phone better than comcast. lead time? where to call? any charges? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
that number sounds about right. i get to DCA an hour ahead of my flight. i hear the call for the passenger to pick up their computer at tsa once every 2 or 3 times i sit. i have never heard a call for abandon computer at DFW(dallas). At 02:38 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. An even worse scenario. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 3:06 PM, gerald wrote: that number sounds about right. i get to DCA an hour ahead of my flight. i hear the call for the passenger to pick up their computer at tsa once every 2 or 3 times i sit. So, how in the hell does one go about forgetting their computer, especially as many times at it apparently occurs? And then to make so little effort to retrieve it? Have we, as a society, actually developed that much of a throw away attitude toward relatively expensive things? If so, it's no wonder that so much of the rest of the world views us with such disdain. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] cancelling Comcast
You just call the regular Comcast number - 1-800-COMCAST (I've got it memorized I've had to call them so many times). One of the voice mail choices is to cancel your service. That's when the fun comes in. They'll ship you off to the Customer Retention Department - they'll offer you lower rates to get you to stay. I got my internet lowered to $24.95 per month for 768K up/384K down - which is a heck of a lot better than I was getting for the $50 / month high speed nonsense. They'll also offer you something for your TV too in hopes of keeping you. Have fun with it! :-) Let us know what they offer... Larry -Original Message- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of gerald Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 12:10 PM To: COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Subject: [CGUYS] cancelling Comcast anyone have experience cancelling comcast. both internet and TV. I have had comcast since the day they arrived in my area a few years ago. it finally works. i have decided to go to FIOS. i had verizon high speed internet at my factory. they answered the phone better than comcast. lead time? where to call? any charges? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Yes and no. With the current way Insurance works on many sides there is no effort needed to get reimbursed. I happen to value my Laptop and would not want to loose it no matter what. Stewart At 02:28 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: On Jul 7, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. An even worse scenario. Steve Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
TSA is not the one required to contact you if you leave something. Does the motel call you if you leave a piece of clothing in your room when you travel? I lost a very nice sport coat last summer in a very nice high class expensive hotel. Forgot it in my room. Last it was seen. Items confiscated get sold off. Check out the auctions. Stewart At 01:14 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: Unless it is someone's personal computer. Also, many computers owned by corporations carry stickers or labels on them that identify the owner. Are you suggesting that TSA or other entities at airports would not even go to the trouble of contacting the owner if said owner is that easily identifiable? Items left at TSA check points do not go into Airport Lost and Found. And why not, I ask? It isn't like a forgotten laptop is the same as an item that has been confiscated. How mean spirited can one get? Is this more of our all-too-humorless law enforcement? Steve Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 4:18 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote: TSA is not the one required to contact you if you leave something. According to a recent post here on this subject, TSA will make announcements about forgotten computers, at least at Dulles International. Does the motel call you if you leave a piece of clothing in your room when you travel? Perhaps not, but they did send me my ATM card that I left in a room last September. The same hotel also returned a watch that a friend left on the same occasion. I think it may all come down to the level of responsibility and honesty of the individual involved. The day of the Oklahoma City bombing my girlfriend was at the Washington, DC FBI building waiting for a tour. She and a couple of her friends were sitting outside along with many other folks. After the explosion, which was unbeknownst at the time to them, FBI security personnel rushed out of the building and ordered everyone to leave the area, but to leave any bags packages or parcels behind. Attempts by persons to leave with anything other than handbags, as in the case of women, were physically rebuffed. My girlfriend had to leave behind her expensive SLR along with a number of lenses, and her two friends also had to abandon their cameras because they were in cases. No one ever saw their property again. Numerous calls my girlfriend made to FBI in the aftermath about her camera were all met with the same response. They knew nothing about it, and they had taken in no cameras of any sort that had been abandoned that day. I'd say a bunch of security folks made out pretty well that day. For what it is worth, my girlfriend asked if the abandoned property had been dynamically rendered harmless, their term for blowing things up that are deemed as being potentially dangerous. They said no and that they had no idea what had happened to any items left that day. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
So, how in the hell does one go about forgetting their computer, especially as many times at it apparently occurs? And then to make so little effort to retrieve it? Have we, as a society, actually developed that much of a throw away attitude toward relatively expensive things? If so, it's no wonder that so much of the rest of the world views us with such disdain. A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you must have. I would not make any effort to get it back. I would be thinking that I might get a replacement that maybe, just maybe this time actually worked. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
On Jul 7, 2008, at 5:33 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you must have. I would not make any effort to get it back. I would be thinking that I might get a replacement that maybe, just maybe this time actually worked. At 10,000 units per week, perhaps this may go a ways toward explaining the market share enjoyed by Windows machines. It is a certified fact that virtually all business portables being lugged through airports are Windows PCs, and probably only a corporate male or female would actually just forget and then abandon a computer. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
i think that to be incorrect. the life of corporate individual is within the carried computer. At 06:36 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: On Jul 7, 2008, at 5:33 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you must have. I would not make any effort to get it back. I would be thinking that I might get a replacement that maybe, just maybe this time actually worked. At 10,000 units per week, perhaps this may go a ways toward explaining the market share enjoyed by Windows machines. It is a certified fact that virtually all business portables being lugged through airports are Windows PCs, and probably only a corporate male or female would actually just forget and then abandon a computer. Steve * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.
I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and an XP computer (#2) via Linksys wireless. All software updated, all firewalls and antiviruses disabled. All in the same workgroup, all permissions to share the C: drives. All can get on the internet. Computer #2 can access #1's public files but no others. And Computer # 1 cannot even see computer #2 - Access denied error # 0x80070005. As a check, both can easily access and write files on a third computer, a laptop running Vista, so I know the router and network are OK. I just spent an hour and a half with the Dell advanced support who tried fiddling with every setting he knows how; he could only suggest reinstalling everything and see if that works (Happily, there's no charge when the problem isn't solved). An suggestion where to start? I especially want to be able to access #2 from #1 to set up automated backups. -- Quentin A. Fisher Bethsda, Maryland A computer should be a tool, not a hobby. (? Bill Gates) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.
What is the boot sequence of these computers? I know that sometimes this affects which one can see which one. My suggestion is Vista first than XP. If that fails reverse. Stewart At 06:44 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and an XP computer (#2) via Linksys wireless. All software updated, all firewalls and antiviruses disabled. All in the same workgroup, all permissions to share the C: drives. All can get on the internet. Computer #2 can access #1's public files but no others. And Computer # 1 cannot even see computer #2 - Access denied error # 0x80070005. As a check, both can easily access and write files on a third computer, a laptop running Vista, so I know the router and network are OK. I just spent an hour and a half with the Dell advanced support who tried fiddling with every setting he knows how; he could only suggest reinstalling everything and see if that works (Happily, there's no charge when the problem isn't solved). An suggestion where to start? I especially want to be able to access #2 from #1 to set up automated backups. -- Quentin A. Fisher Bethsda, Maryland A computer should be a tool, not a hobby. (? Bill Gates) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning
I wrote: Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source? Tony B replied: Ya, you completely forgot to tell us what the notification is. Presumably it's just telling you a network connection is unavailable, which can be normal as long as it isn't the one you're using for the internet. You should be able to right click it and go to Properties and uncheck the box Notify me if no connection. Sorry about that. The notification is Local Area Connection 3. A network cable is unplugged. As I understand it, local area connection 3 is how my computer accesses DSL. Could the cable be defective? I used another cable but the problem persists. Thanks, Michael Michael S. Altus, PhD, ELS Intensive Care Communications, Inc.(R) Biomedical Writing and Editing Baltimore MD; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut000507) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Local Area Connection 3 warning
No. You completely missed the rest of my message. I had already assumed that was the error you were referring to. To reiterate, Windows is just telling you there's no connection on that device. But unless something has broken, you can safely ignore it. Or disable the message. On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 8:17 PM, Michael S. Altus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wrote: Windows XP computer; Verizon DSL Sometimes I get a popup warning from the sys tray (lower right-hand side). What does this mean? Is a warn out ether cable a possible source? Tony B replied: Ya, you completely forgot to tell us what the notification is. Presumably it's just telling you a network connection is unavailable, which can be normal as long as it isn't the one you're using for the internet. You should be able to right click it and go to Properties and uncheck the box Notify me if no connection. Sorry about that. The notification is Local Area Connection 3. A network cable is unplugged. As I understand it, local area connection 3 is how my computer accesses DSL. Could the cable be defective? I used another cable but the problem persists. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
What's funny is, knowing Tom's insecurity with his computer choice I knew exactly where he was going...you've been around long enough too...you should have known this would work to some kind of pc slam. Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 1:20 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes and no. With the current way Insurance works on many sides there is no effort needed to get reimbursed. I happen to value my Laptop and would not want to loose it no matter what. Stewart At 02:28 PM 7/7/2008, you wrote: On Jul 7, 2008, at 2:38 PM, Tom Piwowar wrote: Actually 10,000 PCs. Most were not lost, they were abandoned. An even worse scenario. Steve Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Well all the mac owners all have higher IQ's are better dressed, drive faster better cars, travel in first class and also have anywhere from 3 to 16 assistance helping them remember their laptop. It's just not fair to those dumb pc people! Mike On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 2:33 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, how in the hell does one go about forgetting their computer, especially as many times at it apparently occurs? And then to make so little effort to retrieve it? Have we, as a society, actually developed that much of a throw away attitude toward relatively expensive things? If so, it's no wonder that so much of the rest of the world views us with such disdain. A Mac owner would not do this, but not so if you are lugging around a misbehaving PC that some driod in IT decided you must have. I would not make any effort to get it back. I would be thinking that I might get a replacement that maybe, just maybe this time actually worked. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Even including thefts, this just doesn't sound plausible. Can anyone find the *actual study*? Following a bunch of links they all just seem to link to each other. On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Steve Rigby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Study says more than 10,000 laptops go missing at US airports each week http://tinyurl.com/6sx4hb * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.
Computer #1 cannot even see computer #2 - Access denied error # 0x80070005. Is this correct? Access denied is a response to a connection request. I don't see how you could get to access denied if #1 did not see #2, try to connect, and then get told to buzz off. An suggestion where to start? I especially want to be able to access #2 from #1 to set up automated backups. Where I would look first is computer #2. Computer #2 should be able to log access attempts. I don't know if logging will be on by default or if you need to enable it. I would assume that logging is on, try to connect from #1, and then immediately check #2's logs. Access denied should be a serious enough event to be logged. The log entry should provide some additional information about why access was denied. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Where's my computer?
Even including thefts, this just doesn't sound plausible. Can anyone find the *actual study*? Following a bunch of links they all just seem to link to each other. Here it is. The study was sponsored by Dell. http://www.dell.com/downloads/global/services/dell_lost_laptop_study.pdf It says, Laptop loss frequencies were collected from a confidential field survey as either a direct weekly estimate or as a range variable as reported by airport officials. Exact loss frequencies were typically not calculated or available for review. In other words, it's a guess. :) * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Can't access a computer over the network.
On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 7:44 PM, Q. Fisher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am running a Vista computer (#1) hardwired to a Linksys wrt54G router, and an XP computer (#2) via Linksys wireless. All software updated, all firewalls and antiviruses disabled. All in the same workgroup, all permissions to share the C: drives. All can get on the internet. There are a million things possible, as you probably tried. Some thoughts: 1. Users access shared folders - not computers. Does every user see the same symptoms? What if you are logged in as Administrator? 2. Are you getting password requests when you try this? 3. Do all the computers show up in your Microsoft Network? -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] COMPUTERGUYS-L Digest - 7 Jul 2008 - Special issue (#2008-414)
I am also getting rid of Comcast for Verizon FIOS. I am scheduled for Friday, July 18 for the FIOS install. Verizon told me to wait until I was completely sure that the FIOS install was done properly before canceling Comcast. I figure that the weekend will be long enough for me to see if the FIOS is working, and I will be canceling the following Monday. I have a Comcast (dis)service center less than a mile away and will be taking my cable box and remote there and cancel in person. I suspect that I will have to pay out for the whole billing period, though. David On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:10:28 gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date:Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:10:28 -0400 From:gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: cancelling Comcast anyone have experience cancelling comcast. both internet and TV. I have had comcast since the day they arrived in my area a few years ago. it finally works. i have decided to go to FIOS. i had verizon high speed internet at my factory. they answered the phone better than comcast. lead time? where to call? any charges? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Sorry (should have been Re: cancelling Comcast)
Expletive it! That is the second time in a row that I have forgotten to edit the subject line to reflect the message I was replying to. Even worse, when I tried to correct myself last time, I discovered I'd sent the message to myself! Too much vacation, I guess. I'll try to be more careful in the future. (I get the mailing list in digest form, otherwise I'd be checking my email way too often.) I'm including the errant message below so that searches will find it properly: I am also getting rid of Comcast for Verizon FIOS. I am scheduled for Friday, July 18 for the FIOS install. Verizon told me to wait until I was completely sure that the FIOS install was done properly before canceling Comcast. I figure that the weekend will be long enough for me to see if the FIOS is working, and I will be canceling the following Monday. I have a Comcast (dis)service center less than a mile away and will be taking my cable box and remote there and cancel in person. I suspect that I will have to pay out for the whole billing period, though. David On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:10:28 gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date:Mon, 7 Jul 2008 15:10:28 -0400 From:gerald [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: cancelling Comcast anyone have experience cancelling comcast. both internet and TV. I have had comcast since the day they arrived in my area a few years ago. it finally works. i have decided to go to FIOS. i had verizon high speed internet at my factory. they answered the phone better than comcast. lead time? where to call? any charges? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Kernel panic Dx?
Actually, that reminds me: I recall that I got a number of kernel panics just before my Microsoft Intellimouse Explorer failed. The panics had to be due to the mouse because I noticed that they always occurred after I clicked on something after the mouse had warmed up, and the panics went away as soon as I replaced the mouse. Since you have so few peripherals and haven't added to the internals, I'd say it is probably reasonable to just try running the computer without the sync cable and trackball now, then do the intensive and definitive test Tom mentioned if you still get the panics. I don't usually follow sports, but watched Wimbledon because I was visiting my sister and her boyfriend is a sports fan. He's a good cook and a Monty Python fan, so I was disappointed that no blancmanges were involved. David On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:39, Jennifer Hiebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date:Mon, 7 Jul 2008 13:39:24 -0400 From:Jennifer Hiebert [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Kernel panic Dx? On Jul 5, 2008, at 3:46 PM, David K Watson wrote: When you ran the hardware check, did you do the extended memory test? If you don't have an old DIMM to check the memory, that is the next best thing. Tell us about your system. What PCI cards do you have? Do you have a hardware accelerator, or just the original processor? David, Thanks for the additional advice. I did do the extended mem test, and then, just for anyhow, I guess, a 5-loop Rember test on Saturday. All passed, though I know that doesn't guarantee solid hardware. The system's pretty much as it came off the shelf, actually, these many years ago (2001). No PCI cards, original processor; I think all I've upgraded is the memory, and that was several years back, too. USB Logitech trackball mouse a Palm hot sync cable on the keybd, but that's about it. But I'm thinking just writing to CGUYS was enough to put the fear into it, because the computer was up all weekend with nary a hiccup. Heh. I know, the panic irregularity suggests hardware, too. I was forgetting about Wimbledon when I said troubleshooting was my weekend entertainment, so I've been lazy and haven't opened the case. I will try to get there soon, though. Jennifer H. * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
