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When in doot, reboot.



(That is how Canadians pronounce doubt, right?)

I thought it was more like doat, reboat.

EDIT: Nah, probably not.

Hi all,

Let me give you guys a guaranteed fix for any computer software problem on a Windows machine.

It is guaranteed to solve all computer software problems, every time without fail.

The command is Fdisk. It blows away your disk partitions.

No Software, no Problems.

If you really must have software, try installing Linux or the Mac OS. Both have come a really long way and neither OS is targeted anywhere near as much by viruses etc (although you should still have something protecting you. Unprotected internet access is synonymous with unsafe sex).

And if accessing MS office documents and making changes is a concern, you can get Office for the Mac, or you can download Openoffice for free which will do just about anything a home user would want (in fact many businesses use it now too).

Honestly, the only windows I have at home that is owned by me are the ones with curtains around them.

You're a real well-balanced bloke. You've got a chip on both shoulders.

(I just found that on an aussie "polite insults" site. )

There's no reason to insult the man's choice of OS. It's a simple fact that there are far better options for voice dictation software -- which Cam requires -- available for Windows than for either Mac or linux.

pmbuko.

Thanks for calling me out on that one. Now that I read my post, I can see how it comes across.

Wheels999,

I am sorry if I offended your choice of OS. It was not my intention at all.

I simply forgot to add that software compatibility was a factor too.

Hey Cam,
An Epson all-in-one came with the laptop I just purchased. There was a little slip with big red letters stating not to use the included software with Windows 7. I downloaded the updated driver and scanning software from Epson, and everything works great. I love being able to send a print job via WiFi from any of our computers.

No worries Madjak.

Just a half hour ago I had someone on my computer controlling my trackball and then my pc froze. I rebooted and installed Zonealarm pro trial (which I've been very happy with in the past}. Is this instance common with networks?

Not common with networks per se, unless you suspect it is coming from within your network. More than likely it is originating from outside of your network and would have happened as long as you were connected to the internet, even if your PC was the only device in your home.

I'm on broadband and always connected. I've never had that happen before.

No, because it is not very common. This is assuming of course that the problem is indeed someone from outside gaining control of your trackball, which may not actually be the case.