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Cerridwen

anonymous said:
But this is the general group!!!!!
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Whoops - see this is what happens when people multi-post. He's multi-posted
this to every MS group in existence. If he'd crossposted (and only to two or
three groups - and he's not even posted to the correct one) then I could see
which he'd posted to. This is a reason multi-posting is frowned upon.
 
M

Malke

Test said:
testing
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Yay! We can see you! However, since you are using the web interface, you
may not realize that this is really a newsgroup. You will get far more
out of this resource if you learn to use a newsreader. There are many
good newsreaders for Windows, but you can use Outlook Express since you
already have it. Here are some links to information about newsgroups to
broaden your posting pleasure!

http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page3.html#12-09-02 - a brief
explanation of newsgroups
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/support/news/howto/default.asp
(enter url on one line in browser addressbar)
http://aumha.org/nntp.htm - list of MS newsgroups
microsoft.public.test.here - MS group to test if your newsreader is
working properly

Malke
 
T

test

It looks just like Outlook 2003 webmail which has a very
clunky interface, slow as hell, and it tries to force you
to sign in with your passport. It does not unthread
messages which was one of the problems with the old
interface too. It's funny because I can still post
annonymously like I am now through the MS servers. Silly
me, I expected it would be an improved interface.
 
J

Jone Doe

So don't use it. Use outlook express as your newsreader, which is the
preferred method anyway.
 
R

Ron Bogart

In
test said:
It looks just like Outlook 2003 webmail which has a very
clunky interface, slow as hell, and it tries to force you
to sign in with your passport. It does not unthread
messages which was one of the problems with the old
interface too. It's funny because I can still post
annonymously like I am now through the MS servers. Silly
me, I expected it would be an improved interface.
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I would imagine that with all your great intelligence and know-how you could
have actually found a working newsreader and got away from that clunky web
enabled clunker you are using now - ya think???
 
A

Alex Nichol

test said:
I don't like paying and I don't like MS stuff either
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Don't go assuming that because MSoft recommend, and provide a link to, a
product that it is Microsoft 'stuff'

eTrust is a good AV by an entirely independent company which MSoft has
decided to recommend - so Testy does not like the interface and
presentation, his choice. You get a free year, and the subscription
rate last time I renewed (I have used it some years) was $9.95
 
T

test

Why bring politics into it? Besides, if it was a left
wing liberal thing, I'd actually like it.

______________________________________________________
Probably a left-wing liberal conspiracy :) Dingo
 
C

Capitan

I have a machine I have been trying to figure out what the
problem is with it. We will turn it on to use it, and
after it's on for a bit, it will just seize, totally lock
up. I thought it might be the hard drive as it was going
bad, but I have replaced it and the machine is still
locking up. There is nothing remarkable in the event
logs. The machine does not experience BSOD's. I have
thought about it being a heat problem, but it doesn't seem
likely since we have had this machine for mabey 2 years
and it has not had this problem until recently. I guess
it could be a bad fan or something. It was just
reinstalled with Windows XP a few months ago and has not
had any issues since then software wise. I'm just not
sure what to look at next. Any suggestions? TIA.
 
M

Malke

Capitan said:
I have a machine I have been trying to figure out what the
problem is with it. We will turn it on to use it, and
after it's on for a bit, it will just seize, totally lock
up. I thought it might be the hard drive as it was going
bad, but I have replaced it and the machine is still
locking up. There is nothing remarkable in the event
logs. The machine does not experience BSOD's. I have
thought about it being a heat problem, but it doesn't seem
likely since we have had this machine for mabey 2 years
and it has not had this problem until recently. I guess
it could be a bad fan or something. It was just
reinstalled with Windows XP a few months ago and has not
had any issues since then software wise. I'm just not
sure what to look at next. Any suggestions? TIA.
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The age of the machine has no bearing on whether or not you are having
hardware problems. Here are hardware troubleshooting steps. Since you
say you replaced the hard drive, you can skip that testing.

1) Open the computer and run it open, cleaning out all dust bunnies and
observing all fans (overheating will cause system freezing);
2) test the RAM - I like Memtest86 from www.memtest86.com - let the test
run for an extended (like overnight) period of time - unless errors are
seen immediately;
3) test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility from the mftr.;
4) the power supply may be going bad or be inadequate for the devices
you have in the system;
5) test the motherboard with something like TuffTest from
www.tufftest.com. Testing hardware failures often involves swapping out
suspected parts with known-good parts. If you can't do the testing
yourself and/or are uncomfortable opening your computer, take the
machine to a good local computer repair shop (not a CompUSA or Best Buy
type of store).

Malke
 
K

Kelly

In addition:

To review Shutdown Event Tracker data, Open Event Viewer. Click System Log,
scroll to the Event column, and find entries with the number 1075.

HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q308427

And also:

Go to Start/Run/Msinfo32/Hardware Resources, Components/Problem Devices and
Software Environment/Windows Error Reporting.

Go to Help and Support/Pick a Task (left side)/Use Tools to view.../(left
pane)My Computer Information/(right pane)View the status of my system
hardware and software/Hardware/Update and Troubleshooters.

How to Troubleshoot Hardware and Software Driver Problems
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q322205

Try running the DirectX Tool: Start/Run/Dxdiag, Lower Hardware Acceleration
(Display/Settings/Advanced/Troubleshoot/Hardware Acceleration). Check
System Info for problematic issues: Start/Run/Msinfo32/Hardware Resources
and Components/Problem Devices and Software Environment/Windows Error
Reporting.

Good luck!

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F

Fred

Capitan,

I've had the same problem and found the culprit on four separate PC's
that were otherwise running fine. All four PC's had the exact same
symptoms that you describe.

By any chance have you installed ZoneAlarm 5 series firewalls? On the
machines that I had, two were mine and the two were from others that had
also installed either ZA 5.1.011 or ZA 5.1.033 (latest). Since these
programs were the only changes made within the last six weeks before the
occasional freezes took place - that's what led me to remove ZA and
re-install the older version ZA 4.5.594.

The "freeze" has gone away on ALL four PC's. If you have ZA 5 series,
try removing it and installing the older version - worth a try.

Hope this helps, Fred
 

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