Brakka Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 :wave: I got my mac two years ago. Not to sound like a switch ad, but it runs super-smooth. Infrequent crashes are always minor, no hd problems, all external devices always work. I have a couple of friends who use PC's, and occasionally I get tech questions. I usually just say "macs are different, sorry I can't help." [b]What is the best PC FAQ site?[/b] One PC friend uses a Compaq Presario that is not starting up right now. He asked me to take a look at it today. He said "okay, watch what happens when I try to restart," and he proceeded to unplug his computer from the wall. Whoa- is there a last resort before that one? Many maccers don't know that you have to hold down the start button for a few seconds, is it the same for PC's? And what the heck is "Safe Mode?" Maybe just point me to a FAQ site. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakka Posted November 22, 2002 Author Share Posted November 22, 2002 Oh- Windows ME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G. Ratte Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 The usual thing when there's a problem in the Windoze world is to just reinstall the damn OS. I know, in the Mac world that's appalling, but that's what usually happens. To restart though, you do a ctrl-alt-delete..if that doesn't work, hit the reset button on the case. And not using Norton's Disk Doctor is like having a death wish. G. Ratte' http://www.cultdeadcow.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakka Posted November 22, 2002 Author Share Posted November 22, 2002 I just got off the phone with the guy. I asked him to try holding down the start button for 5 seconds. As he did it he said "it won't work... I tried it... oh wait... IT WORKED!" He thinks I'm a genius now, so I'm sure to get more questions. :rolleyes: :D I'll still be needing that PC help/faq site, if anyone knows a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiobotica Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 [url=http://www.all-windows.com/winme.html]Windows ME Troubleshooting FAQ[/url] Hope this helps! Yours in Music, Ben Fury Yours in Music, Ben Fury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alndln Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 [quote]Originally posted by Brakka: [b] One PC friend uses a Compaq Presario [/b][/quote]Do you really have that much free time? :D "A Robot Playing Trumpet Blows" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakka Posted November 22, 2002 Author Share Posted November 22, 2002 Holy Shi*t! Are you guys related? Who was born first? Do you want some gum? [img]http://www.cherishd.com/midwest/sweets/mwpbsw59dmnt1.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Knutson Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I love the new avatar, Brakka Judd. Very alluring! :D https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luuker Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Hey Brakka Judd, what is your IP address?? :D You are cute.. oh wait a minute, I think you are a guy. :freak: luuker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultravibe Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Tell them to try by any means necessary to get out of ME. (Not ME, Windows ME... you know what I mean...) Try 2000 or XP if they can get it. ME is bug prone like a muthafukka. Andrew Mazzocchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakka Posted November 22, 2002 Author Share Posted November 22, 2002 I have found a few helpful sites, like [url=http://www.pcguide.com/topic.html]pcguide[/url] . I even found some decent info at [url=http://support.microsoft.com/servicedesks/webcasts/wc020101/WCT020101.asp]support.microsoft.com (webcast transcriptions)[/url] . Most microsoft help that I found was not that helpful, and the Compaq site was not well organized at all. To be fair, there are mac help sites that are just as confusing, but I did find some good mac sites a while back through a thread here at mp. Thanks Audiobotica, and Ultravibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wewus432 Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 posted by BrakkaJudd(say it like one word) [quote] And what the heck is "Safe Mode?" [/quote]I don't think anyone answered this question yet, did they? so please allow me. Safe mode is a special mode that boots your computer with minimal drivers. I just had to use it the other day. I installed a new video card and it's drivers and it crashed the computer bigtime. I don't what the hell happened but the computer would get to the command line-Loading Windows and freeze so I went into Safe Mode. To do this right after the computer starts up hold down the CTRL key and you will be given several options one of which is to boot in Safe Mode. So I went in and uninstalled the drivers and changed a few other settings, hardware acceleration or something and rebooted. Then I reinstalled the drivers manually and everything worked fine. I also used Safe Mode once to remove a virus that couldn't be deleted normally because it was in use by the OS. So Safe Mode is very important because many times when you're computer won't boot normally it will boot in Safe Mode and you can go in and make repairs to get it to boot normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Darling Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 The best weblink I know to solve ALL pc problems is : [url=http://www.apple.com]www.apple.com[/url] Rotshtein Danny - Studio Engineer Jingles show-reel Visit DarlingNikkie.com To discover the sounds of "Darling Nikkie"(aka Jade 4U). . . . New exciting project Goddess of Destruction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfenergy Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 or try for Mac troubleshooting, [url=http://www.macfixit.com/]www.macfixit.com/[/url] or [url=http://www.macaddict.com/]www.macaddict.com/[/url] go to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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