OT didn't seem to work as planned for Retailers

[Just Saying]

I recieved a bunch of cyber Monday ads that look super... and they don't have the limited supplies that the Black Friday sales had. Might take advantage of some of those. Plus, I hate to shop and detest crowds. Could be a dream come true for me.

[Jeremy]

I recieved a bunch of cyber Monday ads that look super... and they don't have the limited supplies that the Black Friday sales had. Might take advantage of some of those. Plus, I hate to shop and detest crowds. Could be a dream come true for me.

looking to get any electronics?

[Just Saying]

looking to get any electronics?

Probably... my all-in-one is getting long in the tooth and not performing all that great, and my laptop got hit with a vicious bug, (I'd like to kick whoever wrote it in the 'nads) so I might be looking for a replacement if repairs don't fix it. Also have to buy a puter and printer for the new office at the VFW.

[Jeremy]

Probably... my all-in-one is getting long in the tooth and not performing all that great, and my laptop got hit with a vicious bug, (I'd like to kick whoever wrote it in the 'nads) so I might be looking for a replacement if repairs don't fix it. Also have to buy a puter and printer for the new office at the VFW.

how long ago did you get the virus ?  If you know the exact date you can 'go back' to before you got the virus which will make it easier to try to get rid of.

go back meaning system restore.

[Just Saying]

how long ago did you get the virus ?  If you know the exact date you can 'go back' to before you got the virus which will make it easier to try to get rid of.

go back meaning system restore.

Very recent (2 days maybe) but the laptop won't even come on-line. It starts to reboot then goes stone dead and all the lights go out. Norton suggested an update after it detected the bug. I did the update and now it won't restart.

[Jeremy]

Very recent (2 days maybe) but the laptop won't even come on-line. It starts to reboot then goes stone dead and all the lights go out. Norton suggested an update after it detected the bug. I did the update and now it won't restart.

Not sure how far its getting, but as soon as you go online try hitting the f8 key a few times

If you get to some options on what you can do select 'safe mode with command prompts'

in a minute or so if you are lucky you will get a screen that looks like dos
type in rstrui.exe which brings up the system restore

If this doesn't work we can try something else

[AmyHollar]

Ma's great-nephew made her some DVDs of VHS tapes of some races and she can't get them to play.  I told her to bring them up next week and we would get you to look at them if I can't get them to play either...............you are like an electronic elf this time of year.   

[Jeremy]

Ma's great-nephew made her some DVDs of VHS tapes of some races and she can't get them to play.  I told her to bring them up next week and we would get you to look at them if I can't get them to play either...............you are like an electronic elf this time of year.

What is she trying to play them on? It wouldn't surprise me if the disks that were use were not compatible with her player.  If she brings them to you they might play on your equipment.  written on the center part of the DVDs is probably either DVD-R or DVD+R and her player may not be able to play the other one.

[beans and weenies]

I will bring the discs up next week.  I have an old DVD so you could be right.  I don't know a thing about this stuff.  I tried them on my computer and they won't play on it either.

[Jeremy]

I will bring the discs up next week.  I have an old DVD so you could be right.  I don't know a thing about this stuff.  I tried them on my computer and they won't play on it either.

We'll get it to work

[Just Saying]

If this doesn't work we can try something else

Jeremy, I really appreciate the help you've given live & in pm's.
As of this afternoon my laptop is the "cause celebre" at the local geek shop. There are 3 of them playing with it trying to figure what the hell is wrong with it. (all computer majors)

They warned that it might require a replacement, but they are fascinated with trying to figure out what the bug is. I'm paying the minimum service fee regardless... they're just intrigued by the cause.

I'll have to limp for awhile on the old desktop, since the Christmas budget is pretty well obligated for the time being.

A question for all: Is it worth the added cost to switch to Apple? I've heard great things.

[Jeremy]

A question for all: Is it worth the added cost to switch to Apple? I've heard great things.

When it comes to Apple, there is the added initial cost of the system, but they maintain their value so you can sell it for more after a few years.  I don't know anyone that doesn't personally like their Apple product whether it is a computer, iphone or ipad.