Guest Comfortable Posted August 18, 2007 Posted August 18, 2007 RE: Assumptions regarding a new post! Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new post, only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data files on a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to change the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For instance, when I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it looks to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. -- Comfortable In My Skin "Richard Urban" wrote: > ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST > > > > 1.. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using Windows XP. 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 the most common drive available 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 256 meg 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 Windows XP 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. This includes SP2 and subsequent updates. 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 SP2 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 Windows XP. > > > > > 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 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 abbreviations stand for. > > > > > > -- > Regards, > > Richard Urban > > aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) > > If you knew as much as you think you know, > You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! > >
Guest DL Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! You are using the web interface to post, which is clunky. Better to use the default outlook express newreader To move My Documents, rt click the icon>Properties>Move.....you can locate on your other drive "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:106B4860-0A4E-42B0-AF40-358DC8A5F48F@microsoft.com... > Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new > post, > only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data files > on > a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to change > the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For instance, > when > I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it > looks > to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the > defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. > -- > Comfortable In My Skin > > > "Richard Urban" wrote: > >> ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST >> >> >> >> 1.. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using >> Windows XP. 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 the most common drive >> available 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 256 meg 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 >> Windows XP 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. This includes SP2 and subsequent updates. 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 SP2 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 Windows XP. >> >> >> >> >> 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 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 abbreviations stand for. >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Regards, >> >> Richard Urban >> >> aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) >> >> If you knew as much as you think you know, >> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! >> >>
Guest Robert Moir Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:106B4860-0A4E-42B0-AF40-358DC8A5F48F@microsoft.com... > Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new > post, > only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data files > on > a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to change > the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For instance, > when > I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it > looks > to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the > defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. Hi there, DL has given you some good advice already on using a newsreader which you may find easier in this 'community' and also on how to set your defaults for My Documents - this a good approach if all your documents are held in the same place on your f: drive. Another approach, if you're keeping different files in different places might be to edit the "start in" folder on shortcuts for the programs concerned. For example, if I always wanted Adobe Acrobat to start looking for files in "F:\PDF Documents", I would right-click on the shortcut for Adobe Acrobat, choose properties, then type "F:\PDF Documents" into the start-in box, then click OK.
Guest Comfortable Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Agreed, it is clunky. But I have no clue how to use or where to point OE Newsreader. And I moved My Documents. But now PageMaker won't open and I get an error every time I try to open a webmail message. I may regret it but I'm moving it back (because it didn't solve my other problems anyway; neither did changing the target in the shortcut properties). -- Comfortable In My Skin "DL" wrote: > You are using the web interface to post, which is clunky. > Better to use the default outlook express newreader > To move My Documents, rt click the icon>Properties>Move.....you can locate > on your other drive > > "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:106B4860-0A4E-42B0-AF40-358DC8A5F48F@microsoft.com... > > Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new > > post, > > only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data files > > on > > a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to change > > the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For instance, > > when > > I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it > > looks > > to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the > > defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. > > -- > > Comfortable In My Skin > > > > > > "Richard Urban" wrote: > > > >> ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST > >> > >> > >> > >> 1.. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using > >> Windows XP. 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 the most common drive > >> available 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 256 meg 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 > >> Windows XP 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. This includes SP2 and subsequent updates. 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 SP2 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 Windows XP. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> 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 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 abbreviations stand for. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Regards, > >> > >> Richard Urban > >> > >> aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) > >> > >> If you knew as much as you think you know, > >> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! > >> > >> > > >
Guest DL Posted August 20, 2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! msnews.microsoft.com Is the MS newsgroup Server/Account, no username/password required. Open OE Newsreader and add the above account, download the groups and subscribe as required. Your various Apps may have locations defined in their properties for data files and or temp files. If your apps give problems when My Documents are moved, its something specific to your PC "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3A6AAA17-5F82-4896-B3D3-6046DE5703B1@microsoft.com... > Agreed, it is clunky. But I have no clue how to use or where to point OE > Newsreader. And I moved My Documents. But now PageMaker won't open and I > get > an error every time I try to open a webmail message. I may regret it but > I'm > moving it back (because it didn't solve my other problems anyway; neither > did > changing the target in the shortcut properties). > -- > Comfortable In My Skin > > > "DL" wrote: > >> You are using the web interface to post, which is clunky. >> Better to use the default outlook express newreader >> To move My Documents, rt click the icon>Properties>Move.....you can >> locate >> on your other drive >> >> "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:106B4860-0A4E-42B0-AF40-358DC8A5F48F@microsoft.com... >> > Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new >> > post, >> > only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data >> > files >> > on >> > a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to >> > change >> > the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For >> > instance, >> > when >> > I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it >> > looks >> > to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the >> > defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. >> > -- >> > Comfortable In My Skin >> > >> > >> > "Richard Urban" wrote: >> > >> >> ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 1.. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using >> >> Windows XP. 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 the most common drive >> >> available 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 256 meg 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 >> >> Windows XP 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. This includes SP2 and subsequent updates. 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 SP2 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 Windows XP. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 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 abbreviations stand >> >> for. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Richard Urban >> >> >> >> aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) >> >> >> >> If you knew as much as you think you know, >> >> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
Guest Ken Blake Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3A6AAA17-5F82-4896-B3D3-6046DE5703B1@microsoft.com... > Agreed, it is clunky. But I have no clue how to use or where to point OE > Newsreader. Read here: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm -- Ken Blake - Microsoft MVP Windows: Shell/User Please reply to the newsgroup
Guest Gary S. Terhune Posted August 21, 2007 Posted August 21, 2007 Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! Re: Assumptions regarding a new post! To set up OE for this NG, click here: http://news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windowsxp.general -- Gary S. Terhune MS-MVP Shell/User http://www.grystmill.com "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:3A6AAA17-5F82-4896-B3D3-6046DE5703B1@microsoft.com... > Agreed, it is clunky. But I have no clue how to use or where to point OE > Newsreader. And I moved My Documents. But now PageMaker won't open and I > get > an error every time I try to open a webmail message. I may regret it but > I'm > moving it back (because it didn't solve my other problems anyway; neither > did > changing the target in the shortcut properties). > -- > Comfortable In My Skin > > > "DL" wrote: > >> You are using the web interface to post, which is clunky. >> Better to use the default outlook express newreader >> To move My Documents, rt click the icon>Properties>Move.....you can >> locate >> on your other drive >> >> "Comfortable" <Comfortable@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message >> news:106B4860-0A4E-42B0-AF40-358DC8A5F48F@microsoft.com... >> > Brand new to this community and ap. First, I cannot seem to make a new >> > post, >> > only replies. Is there a waiting period? Second, I keep all my data >> > files >> > on >> > a separate drive (F:). I use a mouthstick to type and would love to >> > change >> > the default location where Windows and and other aps look. For >> > instance, >> > when >> > I go to attach a file to and e-mail I'm drafting in Outlook Express, it >> > looks >> > to My Documents. Same when I start Adobe Acrobat. How can I change the >> > defaults to the root of my "data drive" (F:\)? Thank you. >> > -- >> > Comfortable In My Skin >> > >> > >> > "Richard Urban" wrote: >> > >> >> ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR POST >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 1.. Because you have posted here it is assumed that you are using >> >> Windows XP. 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 the most common drive >> >> available 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 256 meg 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 >> >> Windows XP 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. This includes SP2 and subsequent updates. 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 SP2 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 Windows XP. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> 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 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 abbreviations stand >> >> for. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> >> Regards, >> >> >> >> Richard Urban >> >> >> >> aka Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-) >> >> >> >> If you knew as much as you think you know, >> >> You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew! >> >> >> >> >> >> >>
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