For What It Is Worth

I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion system in
that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
especially after being on web sites or games that had a lot
of graphics. Everything I read said this was indicative of
a heat problem, power problem, or video card problem.

I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video card.
While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough cruising
these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS. I
found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my system
is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video card
and lived somewhat happily ever after.

Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than book
learnin'."

Jack
Mon Dec 20 09:20:10 CST 2004

Very good, Job!

You may wish now to obtain these tools:

Memory testers

DocMemory 2.0
http://www.simmtester.com

Memtest86
http://www.memtest86.com

You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS System Monitor to follow
the status of the "Swapfile in use".
If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to consider increasing the
ram to 256 MB, etc.

--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion system in
> that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> especially after being on web sites or games that had a lot
> of graphics. Everything I read said this was indicative of
> a heat problem, power problem, or video card problem.
>
> I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video card.
> While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough cruising
> these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS. I
> found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my system
> is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video card
> and lived somewhat happily ever after.
>
> Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than book
> learnin'."
>
>
>

Job
Mon Dec 20 15:16:09 CST 2004

Thanks for the info Jack, I will look into those goodies.

"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote
in message news:%23jN5mdq5EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Very good, Job!
>
> You may wish now to obtain these tools:
>
> Memory testers
>
> DocMemory 2.0
> http://www.simmtester.com
>
> Memtest86
> http://www.memtest86.com
>
> You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS System
Monitor to follow
> the status of the "Swapfile in use".
> If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to
consider increasing the
> ram to 256 MB, etc.
>
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User /
DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion system
in
> > that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> > especially after being on web sites or games that had a
lot
> > of graphics. Everything I read said this was indicative
of
> > a heat problem, power problem, or video card problem.
> >
> > I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video
card.
> > While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough cruising
> > these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS. I
> > found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> > Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my
system
> > is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> > halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video
card
> > and lived somewhat happily ever after.
> >
> > Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than book
> > learnin'."
> >
> >
> >
>
>

heirloom
Mon Dec 20 19:41:38 CST 2004

Good job, Job!!!! Memory is cheap, go for the 256M......you can buy it with
the money you saved on the video card, lol.
Hey Jack!!! Good to see your smiley face here on the NG.
May you both have a very joyous Christmas season.
Heirloom, old and may have to post a pic


"Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
news:OnJlrkt5EHA.3596@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Thanks for the info Jack, I will look into those goodies.
>
> "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote
> in message news:%23jN5mdq5EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Very good, Job!
> >
> > You may wish now to obtain these tools:
> >
> > Memory testers
> >
> > DocMemory 2.0
> > http://www.simmtester.com
> >
> > Memtest86
> > http://www.memtest86.com
> >
> > You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS System
> Monitor to follow
> > the status of the "Swapfile in use".
> > If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to
> consider increasing the
> > ram to 256 MB, etc.
> >
> > --
> > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User /
> DTS
> > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > ------
> > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion system
> in
> > > that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> > > especially after being on web sites or games that had a
> lot
> > > of graphics. Everything I read said this was indicative
> of
> > > a heat problem, power problem, or video card problem.
> > >
> > > I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video
> card.
> > > While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough cruising
> > > these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS. I
> > > found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> > > Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my
> system
> > > is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> > > halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video
> card
> > > and lived somewhat happily ever after.
> > >
> > > Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than book
> > > learnin'."
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Job
Mon Dec 20 20:22:25 CST 2004

Thank ye kindly Heirloom,

Best wishes this Holiday Season to you.

Job says, "I've got to get warm, think I'll sit in front of
the fireplace a while."

"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:%232YXF5v5EHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Good job, Job!!!! Memory is cheap, go for the
256M......you can buy it with
> the money you saved on the video card, lol.
> Hey Jack!!! Good to see your smiley face here on the NG.
> May you both have a very joyous Christmas season.
> Heirloom, old and may have to post
a pic
>
>
> "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> news:OnJlrkt5EHA.3596@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > Thanks for the info Jack, I will look into those
goodies.
> >
> > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net>
wrote
> > in message
news:%23jN5mdq5EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > Very good, Job!
> > >
> > > You may wish now to obtain these tools:
> > >
> > > Memory testers
> > >
> > > DocMemory 2.0
> > > http://www.simmtester.com
> > >
> > > Memtest86
> > > http://www.memtest86.com
> > >
> > > You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS
System
> > Monitor to follow
> > > the status of the "Swapfile in use".
> > > If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to
> > consider increasing the
> > > ram to 256 MB, etc.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User
/
> > DTS
> > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > >
> > >
> >
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > ------
> > > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > > news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion
system
> > in
> > > > that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> > > > especially after being on web sites or games that
had a
> > lot
> > > > of graphics. Everything I read said this was
indicative
> > of
> > > > a heat problem, power problem, or video card
problem.
> > > >
> > > > I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video
> > card.
> > > > While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough
cruising
> > > > these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS.
I
> > > > found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> > > > Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my
> > system
> > > > is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> > > > halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video
> > card
> > > > and lived somewhat happily ever after.
> > > >
> > > > Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than
book
> > > > learnin'."
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jack
Tue Dec 21 10:14:05 CST 2004

I concur with The Loon, Job. Plenty of memory makes everything run better,
esp. the games.


Happiest of Holidays to both of you. Any snow in east Texas yet, Loon?
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
news:OoCWvPw5EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Thank ye kindly Heirloom,
>
> Best wishes this Holiday Season to you.
>
> Job says, "I've got to get warm, think I'll sit in front of
> the fireplace a while."
>
> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:%232YXF5v5EHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > Good job, Job!!!! Memory is cheap, go for the
> 256M......you can buy it with
> > the money you saved on the video card, lol.
> > Hey Jack!!! Good to see your smiley face here on the NG.
> > May you both have a very joyous Christmas season.
> > Heirloom, old and may have to post
> a pic
> >
> >
> > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > news:OnJlrkt5EHA.3596@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > Thanks for the info Jack, I will look into those
> goodies.
> > >
> > > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net>
> wrote
> > > in message
> news:%23jN5mdq5EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > Very good, Job!
> > > >
> > > > You may wish now to obtain these tools:
> > > >
> > > > Memory testers
> > > >
> > > > DocMemory 2.0
> > > > http://www.simmtester.com
> > > >
> > > > Memtest86
> > > > http://www.memtest86.com
> > > >
> > > > You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS
> System
> > > Monitor to follow
> > > > the status of the "Swapfile in use".
> > > > If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to
> > > consider increasing the
> > > > ram to 256 MB, etc.
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User
> /
> > > DTS
> > > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > > ------
> > > > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > > > news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion
> system
> > > in
> > > > > that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> > > > > especially after being on web sites or games that
> had a
> > > lot
> > > > > of graphics. Everything I read said this was
> indicative
> > > of
> > > > > a heat problem, power problem, or video card
> problem.
> > > > >
> > > > > I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video
> > > card.
> > > > > While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough
> cruising
> > > > > these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS.
> I
> > > > > found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> > > > > Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my
> > > system
> > > > > is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> > > > > halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video
> > > card
> > > > > and lived somewhat happily ever after.
> > > > >
> > > > > Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than
> book
> > > > > learnin'."
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

heirloom
Tue Dec 21 18:34:21 CST 2004

Supposed to be a slight chance tomorrow evening and the next day. If it
happens, it will be the first in many years. Having a big thunderbumper at
the moment.....probably shouldn't be on the box......I have a really good
UPS with the surge protection. The one I had before was just like it and it
gave its' little life for my computer one day.
Heirloom, old and need some snow


"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:uoSrZg35EHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> I concur with The Loon, Job. Plenty of memory makes everything run
better,
> esp. the games.
>
>
> Happiest of Holidays to both of you. Any snow in east Texas yet, Loon?
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> news:OoCWvPw5EHA.4028@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> > Thank ye kindly Heirloom,
> >
> > Best wishes this Holiday Season to you.
> >
> > Job says, "I've got to get warm, think I'll sit in front of
> > the fireplace a while."
> >
> > "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> > news:%232YXF5v5EHA.1300@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > Good job, Job!!!! Memory is cheap, go for the
> > 256M......you can buy it with
> > > the money you saved on the video card, lol.
> > > Hey Jack!!! Good to see your smiley face here on the NG.
> > > May you both have a very joyous Christmas season.
> > > Heirloom, old and may have to post
> > a pic
> > >
> > >
> > > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > > news:OnJlrkt5EHA.3596@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > Thanks for the info Jack, I will look into those
> > goodies.
> > > >
> > > > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net>
> > wrote
> > > > in message
> > news:%23jN5mdq5EHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > > > > Very good, Job!
> > > > >
> > > > > You may wish now to obtain these tools:
> > > > >
> > > > > Memory testers
> > > > >
> > > > > DocMemory 2.0
> > > > > http://www.simmtester.com
> > > > >
> > > > > Memtest86
> > > > > http://www.memtest86.com
> > > > >
> > > > > You can use the "Swapfile in use" module of the MS
> > System
> > > > Monitor to follow
> > > > > the status of the "Swapfile in use".
> > > > > If it routinely exceeds ca. 10 MB, you may wish to
> > > > consider increasing the
> > > > > ram to 256 MB, etc.
> > > > >
> > > > > --
> > > > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User
> > /
> > > > DTS
> > > > > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > > > > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > > > > ------
> > > > > "Job" <iam@best.slow> wrote in message
> > > > > news:uFjoA6k5EHA.1400@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > > > > I've had a continuing problem with my HP Pavilion
> > system
> > > > in
> > > > > > that it would halt and/or go into Restart on its own
> > > > > > especially after being on web sites or games that
> > had a
> > > > lot
> > > > > > of graphics. Everything I read said this was
> > indicative
> > > > of
> > > > > > a heat problem, power problem, or video card
> > problem.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > I ruled out heat and power so I ordered a new video
> > > > card.
> > > > > > While waiting for it to arrive I learned enough
> > cruising
> > > > > > these MS NGs to check the memory status in the BIOS.
> > I
> > > > > > found that one of the two 64M chips was not working.
> > > > > > Replaced the defective chip with a 128M chip and my
> > > > system
> > > > > > is running fast and I haven't had anymore random
> > > > > > halts/restarts. I cancelled the order for the video
> > > > card
> > > > > > and lived somewhat happily ever after.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Job remarks, "Knowledge is sometimes better than
> > book
> > > > > > learnin'."
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jack
Wed Dec 22 09:20:46 CST 2004

I wish you the happiest of holidays, snow or not, and that you get
everything you deserve --- well, maybe not a visit from Figgs just yet.
She's blaming her expected snow on you just now. I don't understand why she
would complain about being snowed in with her excellent helpmate, though.
She is the oddest duck in the Northeast.

You can change her misguided attitude by helping her install XP, I betcha'.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:e0OtO475EHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> Supposed to be a slight chance tomorrow evening and the next day. If it
> happens, it will be the first in many years. Having a big thunderbumper
at
> the moment.....probably shouldn't be on the box......I have a really good
> UPS with the surge protection. The one I had before was just like it and
it
> gave its' little life for my computer one day.
> Heirloom, old and need some snow
>
<SNIP>

heirloom
Wed Dec 22 11:54:40 CST 2004

Heck, she is the psychic........should have seen it coming!!!
Heirloom, old and everything surprises me

"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:%23SxTRnD6EHA.3840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I wish you the happiest of holidays, snow or not, and that you get
> everything you deserve --- well, maybe not a visit from Figgs just yet.
> She's blaming her expected snow on you just now. I don't understand why
she
> would complain about being snowed in with her excellent helpmate, though.
> She is the oddest duck in the Northeast.
>
> You can change her misguided attitude by helping her install XP, I
betcha'.
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:e0OtO475EHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Supposed to be a slight chance tomorrow evening and the next day. If it
> > happens, it will be the first in many years. Having a big
thunderbumper
> at
> > the moment.....probably shouldn't be on the box......I have a really
good
> > UPS with the surge protection. The one I had before was just like it
and
> it
> > gave its' little life for my computer one day.
> > Heirloom, old and need some snow
> >
> <SNIP>
>
>

Heather
Wed Dec 22 11:58:16 CST 2004

LOL!! You betcha we blame the US for all our lousy weather.....durned warm
air from the Gulf (as in below Texas). I am going out to the store to buy a
new printer (one left at a ridiculously low price......$70 Epson photo
one).....and the storm is just starting. Predicting nearly a foot of snow
(25 cm) by tomorrow.

And I do think that one of you should come up here and put that XP on here,
but about ready to give in and take it to a tech (shudder).....oh well, it
will help pay for his holiday presents, grin.

Merry Christmas to you and all of the *gang*.....we are having a proper,
snowy white Christmas......doesn't happen often.

All the best......Figgs

"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:%23SxTRnD6EHA.3840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I wish you the happiest of holidays, snow or not, and that you get
> everything you deserve --- well, maybe not a visit from Figgs just yet.
> She's blaming her expected snow on you just now. I don't understand why
she
> would complain about being snowed in with her excellent helpmate, though.
> She is the oddest duck in the Northeast.
>
> You can change her misguided attitude by helping her install XP, I
betcha'.
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:e0OtO475EHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > Supposed to be a slight chance tomorrow evening and the next day. If it
> > happens, it will be the first in many years. Having a big
thunderbumper
> at
> > the moment.....probably shouldn't be on the box......I have a really
good
> > UPS with the surge protection. The one I had before was just like it
and
> it
> > gave its' little life for my computer one day.
> > Heirloom, old and need some snow
> >
> <SNIP>
>
>

Heather
Wed Dec 22 12:04:34 CST 2004

I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......keep your blasted
storm-causing weather down in Texas or I shall be forced to reverse it and
have it dump on your teeny town. (VBG)

And another is on the way as well. However, you are getting the *benefit*
of an Alberta Clipper.....looks good on ya. (G) I was amazed at how cold
it is way down your way. Even in northern Florida.

Figgs

"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:O5Xob9E6EHA.208@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Heck, she is the psychic........should have seen it coming!!!
> Heirloom, old and everything surprises me
>
> "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> news:%23SxTRnD6EHA.3840@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > I wish you the happiest of holidays, snow or not, and that you get
> > everything you deserve --- well, maybe not a visit from Figgs just yet.
> > She's blaming her expected snow on you just now. I don't understand why
> she
> > would complain about being snowed in with her excellent helpmate,
though.
> > She is the oddest duck in the Northeast.
> >
> > You can change her misguided attitude by helping her install XP, I
> betcha'.
> > --
> > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > ------
> > "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> > news:e0OtO475EHA.3124@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > > Supposed to be a slight chance tomorrow evening and the next day. If
it
> > > happens, it will be the first in many years. Having a big
> thunderbumper
> > at
> > > the moment.....probably shouldn't be on the box......I have a really
> good
> > > UPS with the surge protection. The one I had before was just like it
> and
> > it
> > > gave its' little life for my computer one day.
> > > Heirloom, old and need some snow
> > >
> > <SNIP>
> >
> >
>
>

Noel
Wed Dec 22 14:52:12 CST 2004

For the price of the tech, Figgs, you could be on the phone to either Mike
or myself (I don't believe I jsut said that!) and get perhaps better
results!!

--
Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
http://tinyurl.com/6oztj

Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's

"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:%23D8Mq$E6EHA.1120@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> And I do think that one of you should come up here and put that XP on
> here,
> but about ready to give in and take it to a tech (shudder).....oh well, it
> will help pay for his holiday presents, grin.
>

Heather
Wed Dec 22 16:10:05 CST 2004

OK, you are on for that one. Besides, I can wish you a Merry Xmas at the
same time, grin.

I talked to a tech today and it is $50 to put on XP......and probably a few
more incidentals that would cost serious money.

Broke down and bought the Epson printer and Elayne bought one too which she
will pick up in Vancouver when she gets home. Wasn't much more than the
colour refills!! But mine is 8 or 9 years old and is a Canon BJC 250, which
E. says is cr*ppy!! (VBG)

What gets me is that you have to pay $25 for a cable for everything!! Mine
is the old 'scaasi'? type......and I will also pick your brain coz my HP
scanner is giving me a ton of errors!! Ron accidentally switched off the
circuit breaker while the computer was on......would that have done it? The
scanner wasn't switched on tho. Touchy things!!

Re XP.......when I read the package pamphlet, it sounds real easy.....then I
go to Gary Woodruff's site and it sounds real hard!! I have a lot of little
questions which I will gather together and fire off to you two.....like what
all to back up to CD's, etc.

Thanks, puss.....I appreciate that!! I will tell the whole world what good
guys you are!!

XX Figgs (and I think I finally got all my shopping done today.....yuck)

"Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
news:%23AD3agG6EHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> For the price of the tech, Figgs, you could be on the phone to either
Mike
> or myself (I don't believe I jsut said that!) and get perhaps better
> results!!
>
> --
> Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
>
> Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
>
> Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to NG's
>

Jack
Wed Dec 22 16:55:12 CST 2004

Figgs, tell us what you want to put the XP onto --- Home or Pro.
Post the hardware report from Belarc.
In either case, I suspect an upgrade or a clean install is a 1-2 hour task
at best, if your hardware is at all modern.
The principal issue is unusual hardware and non-existant drivers.
Gary's article is very good.

A gold-plated USB2 cable will cost $25, but a regular one will work fine.
Just unplug and reinsert it once a year to clean the finger contacts.

Did your "scaasi" intend "SCSI" ? If the scanner was unpowered during Ron's
unannounced "power outage", such failure is unlikely to have damaged the
scanner. Test on another machine, if possible.

I wouldn't let any of this unsolicited advice stop you from phoning N & M,
you understand. XP is very nice. All 32-bit system resources, eg.

You can do it, for sure.
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:eiaaYMH6EHA.3612@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> OK, you are on for that one. Besides, I can wish you a Merry Xmas at the
> same time, grin.
>
> I talked to a tech today and it is $50 to put on XP......and probably a
few
> more incidentals that would cost serious money.
>
> Broke down and bought the Epson printer and Elayne bought one too which
she
> will pick up in Vancouver when she gets home. Wasn't much more than the
> colour refills!! But mine is 8 or 9 years old and is a Canon BJC 250,
which
> E. says is cr*ppy!! (VBG)
>
> What gets me is that you have to pay $25 for a cable for everything!!
Mine
> is the old 'scaasi'? type......and I will also pick your brain coz my HP
> scanner is giving me a ton of errors!! Ron accidentally switched off the
> circuit breaker while the computer was on......would that have done it?
The
> scanner wasn't switched on tho. Touchy things!!
>
> Re XP.......when I read the package pamphlet, it sounds real easy.....then
I
> go to Gary Woodruff's site and it sounds real hard!! I have a lot of
little
> questions which I will gather together and fire off to you two.....like
what
> all to back up to CD's, etc.
>
> Thanks, puss.....I appreciate that!! I will tell the whole world what
good
> guys you are!!
>
> XX Figgs (and I think I finally got all my shopping done today.....yuck)
>
> "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> news:%23AD3agG6EHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > For the price of the tech, Figgs, you could be on the phone to either
> Mike
> > or myself (I don't believe I jsut said that!) and get perhaps better
> > results!!
> >
> > --
> > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> >
> > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> >
> > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
NG's
> >
>
>

heirloom
Wed Dec 22 19:12:14 CST 2004

I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.

I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out of
Canada....
the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a little
moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call Lake
Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it won't
leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
Heirloom, old and saw some snow
today....I think

Heather
Wed Dec 22 21:27:14 CST 2004

Don't mention basements leaking, sigh!! After that, the dishwasher broke
and cost me some good Cdn. dollars to fix. So that is now a new roof, new
furnace, new washer (have that) and a fixed dishwasher. I am jinxed, I
think.......by a Texas panhandler, grin.

And Mr. American Pie.....I live on Lake Ontario!! Not Superior.....however
that could describe my intellect and personality, bwa ha ha.

The Alberta Clipper (freezing cold) is absorbing your warm Gulf air and
producing a foot of snow. Just had an email from Indiana and that is what
they got.

Nanook of the North!!

"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
news:%23xDOFyI6EHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.
>
> I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out of
> Canada....
> the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a little
> moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call
Lake
> Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it
won't
> leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
> Heirloom, old and saw some snow
> today....I think
>
>

Heather
Wed Dec 22 21:35:17 CST 2004

Hi Jack!!

XP Home.....and it will be an upgrade. I will do up a new Belarc report but
I think everything is kosher re hardware.....put newer nVidia drivers on
which drove me nuts doing. I was a bit mystified as to FAT and NTFS, but
think I have that straight now.

My 'scuzzi' or 'scaasi' thingie is the 9 year old non-USB plug. I will have
to take a look at it and see if there is a USB one plugged into it. Or
perhaps that is the scanner.

I will try the scanner again (HP2200c Scanjet) and see if I get the multiple
errors. Worked up until yesterday, so no clue why all the errors.

Thanks for the advice......and I may call N & M anyway to wish them a Merry
Christmas.....(G)

But first, I have all the usual Xmas shortbreads and stuff to make, so won't
get to this until next week. My turn for the family dinner.

Cheers and have a good holiday.....Figgs
"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:%23G93NlH6EHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> Figgs, tell us what you want to put the XP onto --- Home or Pro.
> Post the hardware report from Belarc.
> In either case, I suspect an upgrade or a clean install is a 1-2 hour task
> at best, if your hardware is at all modern.
> The principal issue is unusual hardware and non-existant drivers.
> Gary's article is very good.
>
> A gold-plated USB2 cable will cost $25, but a regular one will work fine.
> Just unplug and reinsert it once a year to clean the finger contacts.
>
> Did your "scaasi" intend "SCSI" ? If the scanner was unpowered during
Ron's
> unannounced "power outage", such failure is unlikely to have damaged the
> scanner. Test on another machine, if possible.
>
> I wouldn't let any of this unsolicited advice stop you from phoning N & M,
> you understand. XP is very nice. All 32-bit system resources, eg.
>
> You can do it, for sure.
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> ------
> "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:eiaaYMH6EHA.3612@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > OK, you are on for that one. Besides, I can wish you a Merry Xmas at
the
> > same time, grin.
> >
> > I talked to a tech today and it is $50 to put on XP......and probably a
> few
> > more incidentals that would cost serious money.
> >
> > Broke down and bought the Epson printer and Elayne bought one too which
> she
> > will pick up in Vancouver when she gets home. Wasn't much more than the
> > colour refills!! But mine is 8 or 9 years old and is a Canon BJC 250,
> which
> > E. says is cr*ppy!! (VBG)
> >
> > What gets me is that you have to pay $25 for a cable for everything!!
> Mine
> > is the old 'scaasi'? type......and I will also pick your brain coz my HP
> > scanner is giving me a ton of errors!! Ron accidentally switched off
the
> > circuit breaker while the computer was on......would that have done it?
> The
> > scanner wasn't switched on tho. Touchy things!!
> >
> > Re XP.......when I read the package pamphlet, it sounds real
easy.....then
> I
> > go to Gary Woodruff's site and it sounds real hard!! I have a lot of
> little
> > questions which I will gather together and fire off to you two.....like
> what
> > all to back up to CD's, etc.
> >
> > Thanks, puss.....I appreciate that!! I will tell the whole world what
> good
> > guys you are!!
> >
> > XX Figgs (and I think I finally got all my shopping done
today.....yuck)
> >
> > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23AD3agG6EHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > For the price of the tech, Figgs, you could be on the phone to either
> > Mike
> > > or myself (I don't believe I jsut said that!) and get perhaps better
> > > results!!
> > >
> > > --
> > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> > >
> > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > >
> > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> NG's
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

heirloom
Wed Dec 22 22:37:30 CST 2004

I know where you live and which of the Great Lakes is closest, but, you can
be assured that Superior is feeding some of that moisture and, I think I
mentioned, along with the rest of them.

Move down here and you wouldn't need a furnace, lol. It was 70 degrees
yesterday......of course, it is 28 right now....durn Canadian fronts!
Heirloom, old and your telly is next...bwahahahaha


"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:eaRfl9J6EHA.1524@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Don't mention basements leaking, sigh!! After that, the dishwasher broke
> and cost me some good Cdn. dollars to fix. So that is now a new roof, new
> furnace, new washer (have that) and a fixed dishwasher. I am jinxed, I
> think.......by a Texas panhandler, grin.
>
> And Mr. American Pie.....I live on Lake Ontario!! Not
Superior.....however
> that could describe my intellect and personality, bwa ha ha.
>
> The Alberta Clipper (freezing cold) is absorbing your warm Gulf air and
> producing a foot of snow. Just had an email from Indiana and that is what
> they got.
>
> Nanook of the North!!
>
> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:%23xDOFyI6EHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> > I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.
> >
> > I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out
of
> > Canada....
> > the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a
little
> > moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call
> Lake
> > Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it
> won't
> > leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
> > Heirloom, old and saw some snow
> > today....I think
> >
> >
>
>

John
Wed Dec 22 22:48:55 CST 2004

Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
you out...

John

Heather wrote:

> Don't mention basements leaking, sigh!! After that, the dishwasher broke
> and cost me some good Cdn. dollars to fix. So that is now a new roof, new
> furnace, new washer (have that) and a fixed dishwasher. I am jinxed, I
> think.......by a Texas panhandler, grin.
>
> And Mr. American Pie.....I live on Lake Ontario!! Not Superior.....however
> that could describe my intellect and personality, bwa ha ha.
>
> The Alberta Clipper (freezing cold) is absorbing your warm Gulf air and
> producing a foot of snow. Just had an email from Indiana and that is what
> they got.
>
> Nanook of the North!!
>
> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> news:%23xDOFyI6EHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>
>>I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.
>>
>>I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out of
>>Canada....
>>the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a little
>>moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call
>
> Lake
>
>>Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it
>
> won't
>
>>leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
>> Heirloom, old and saw some snow
>>today....I think
>>
>>
>
>
>

heirloom
Wed Dec 22 23:09:22 CST 2004

Oooooooo John! Don't awaken the beast! You would not want to feel the
'wrath of Figgy'.......
Heirloom, old and the wounds are still healing


"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:utan2qK6EHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
> a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
> you out...
>
> John
>
> Heather wrote:
>
> > Don't mention basements leaking, sigh!! After that, the dishwasher
broke
> > and cost me some good Cdn. dollars to fix. So that is now a new roof,
new
> > furnace, new washer (have that) and a fixed dishwasher. I am jinxed, I
> > think.......by a Texas panhandler, grin.
> >
> > And Mr. American Pie.....I live on Lake Ontario!! Not
Superior.....however
> > that could describe my intellect and personality, bwa ha ha.
> >
> > The Alberta Clipper (freezing cold) is absorbing your warm Gulf air and
> > producing a foot of snow. Just had an email from Indiana and that is
what
> > they got.
> >
> > Nanook of the North!!
> >
> > "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
> > news:%23xDOFyI6EHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
> >
> >>I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.
> >>
> >>I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out
of
> >>Canada....
> >>the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a
little
> >>moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call
> >
> > Lake
> >
> >>Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it
> >
> > won't
> >
> >>leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
> >> Heirloom, old and saw some snow
> >>today....I think
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >

Heather
Wed Dec 22 23:50:54 CST 2004

Blasted Maritimers!! And that contretemp re the army was all the fault of
the now ex-Mayor of Toronto......the idiot!!

On the other hand......I am *concentrating* on sending you about 5 or 10
feet of snow.....for a Xmas present. (snicker)

XX Figgs

"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
news:utan2qK6EHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
> a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
> you out...
>
> John
>

John
Thu Dec 23 07:30:26 CST 2004

We already have 2 feet of it on the ground in my parts, been like that
for a couple of weeks. That Texas stuff is supposed to be rain by the
time it gets here. I know that Heirloom concentrated to send you that
snow, special gift from the folks in Texas. He intended for it to reach
New Brunswick but his concentration waned along the way and the snow
turned to rain. To tell you the truth I would rather get snow than rain
at this time of the year. It's supposed to be +12° with tons of rain
for a day or so then it will plummet down to -20° the next day, it's
gonna be a real mess! But even then we wont be needing the armed forces
to tie our skates!

John
You know we'll never let you guys forget about the army having to dig
you out ;-) It's canadiana now.

Heather wrote:

> Blasted Maritimers!! And that contretemp re the army was all the fault of
> the now ex-Mayor of Toronto......the idiot!!
>
> On the other hand......I am *concentrating* on sending you about 5 or 10
> feet of snow.....for a Xmas present. (snicker)
>
> XX Figgs
>
> "John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> news:utan2qK6EHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
>>Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
>>a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
>>you out...
>>
>>John
>>
>
>
>

John
Thu Dec 23 07:45:01 CST 2004

Not to worry Heirloom, she'll be too busy shoveling snow to do anything
else! :-)

John

heirloom wrote:
> Oooooooo John! Don't awaken the beast! You would not want to feel the
> 'wrath of Figgy'.......
> Heirloom, old and the wounds are still healing
>
>
> "John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> news:utan2qK6EHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>
>>Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
>>a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
>>you out...
>>
>>John
>>
>>Heather wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Don't mention basements leaking, sigh!! After that, the dishwasher
>
> broke
>
>>>and cost me some good Cdn. dollars to fix. So that is now a new roof,
>
> new
>
>>>furnace, new washer (have that) and a fixed dishwasher. I am jinxed, I
>>>think.......by a Texas panhandler, grin.
>>>
>>>And Mr. American Pie.....I live on Lake Ontario!! Not
>
> Superior.....however
>
>>>that could describe my intellect and personality, bwa ha ha.
>>>
>>>The Alberta Clipper (freezing cold) is absorbing your warm Gulf air and
>>>producing a foot of snow. Just had an email from Indiana and that is
>
> what
>
>>>they got.
>>>
>>>Nanook of the North!!
>>>
>>>"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in message
>>>news:%23xDOFyI6EHA.3616@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>>>
>>>
>>>>I DID!! But it is still coming up from the US of A......said Figgs.
>>>>
>>>>I beg to differ, Figgs. Everything we are getting is sliding down out
>
> of
>
>>>>Canada....
>>>>the Canadian Clipper, the Blue Norther. All we have down here is a
>
> little
>
>>>>moisture, besides, you get all the moisture off of that ocean they call
>>>
>>>Lake
>>>
>>>
>>>>Superior, not to mention the others. And besides, if it is frozen, it
>>>
>>>won't
>>>
>>>
>>>>leak into your basement, bwahahahaha.
>>>> Heirloom, old and saw some snow
>>>>today....I think
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>

Jack
Thu Dec 23 08:27:20 CST 2004

Create a new Belarc report and save it to your desktop as a text file. Then
cut & paste the relevant hardware portion for us to (laugh at) peruse.

FAT & NTFS File Systems in Windows XP
Version 1.2 ? Last Updated September 1, 2002
by Alex Nichol, MS-MVP
© 2002 by Author, All Rights Reserved
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/ntfs.htm


FILE & SETTINGS TRANSFER (F.A.S.T. for Short)
Including Windows XP SP2
Version 3.0 ? Last Updated November 7, 2004
by Gary Woodruff
© 2003-2004 by Author, All Rights Reserved
http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm


You go, Carbo Queen. Personally, I'm using the South Beach Diet regimen
this holiday:

Study finds toned, trim live longer than fit, fat
By Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press | December 23, 2004
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/12/23/study_finds_toned_trim_live_longer_than_fit_fat/
--
Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
Your cooperation is very appreciated.
------
"Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
news:udyUFCK6EHA.3856@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Hi Jack!!
>
> XP Home.....and it will be an upgrade. I will do up a new Belarc report
but
> I think everything is kosher re hardware.....put newer nVidia drivers on
> which drove me nuts doing. I was a bit mystified as to FAT and NTFS, but
> think I have that straight now.
>
> My 'scuzzi' or 'scaasi' thingie is the 9 year old non-USB plug. I will
have
> to take a look at it and see if there is a USB one plugged into it. Or
> perhaps that is the scanner.
>
> I will try the scanner again (HP2200c Scanjet) and see if I get the
multiple
> errors. Worked up until yesterday, so no clue why all the errors.
>
> Thanks for the advice......and I may call N & M anyway to wish them a
Merry
> Christmas.....(G)
>
> But first, I have all the usual Xmas shortbreads and stuff to make, so
won't
> get to this until next week. My turn for the family dinner.
>
> Cheers and have a good holiday.....Figgs
> "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> news:%23G93NlH6EHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > Figgs, tell us what you want to put the XP onto --- Home or Pro.
> > Post the hardware report from Belarc.
> > In either case, I suspect an upgrade or a clean install is a 1-2 hour
task
> > at best, if your hardware is at all modern.
> > The principal issue is unusual hardware and non-existant drivers.
> > Gary's article is very good.
> >
> > A gold-plated USB2 cable will cost $25, but a regular one will work
fine.
> > Just unplug and reinsert it once a year to clean the finger contacts.
> >
> > Did your "scaasi" intend "SCSI" ? If the scanner was unpowered during
> Ron's
> > unannounced "power outage", such failure is unlikely to have damaged the
> > scanner. Test on another machine, if possible.
> >
> > I wouldn't let any of this unsolicited advice stop you from phoning N &
M,
> > you understand. XP is very nice. All 32-bit system resources, eg.
> >
> > You can do it, for sure.
> > --
> > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> > http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
> > Your cooperation is very appreciated.
> > ------
> > "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> > news:eiaaYMH6EHA.3612@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > OK, you are on for that one. Besides, I can wish you a Merry Xmas at
> the
> > > same time, grin.
> > >
> > > I talked to a tech today and it is $50 to put on XP......and probably
a
> > few
> > > more incidentals that would cost serious money.
> > >
> > > Broke down and bought the Epson printer and Elayne bought one too
which
> > she
> > > will pick up in Vancouver when she gets home. Wasn't much more than
the
> > > colour refills!! But mine is 8 or 9 years old and is a Canon BJC 250,
> > which
> > > E. says is cr*ppy!! (VBG)
> > >
> > > What gets me is that you have to pay $25 for a cable for everything!!
> > Mine
> > > is the old 'scaasi'? type......and I will also pick your brain coz my
HP
> > > scanner is giving me a ton of errors!! Ron accidentally switched off
> the
> > > circuit breaker while the computer was on......would that have done
it?
> > The
> > > scanner wasn't switched on tho. Touchy things!!
> > >
> > > Re XP.......when I read the package pamphlet, it sounds real
> easy.....then
> > I
> > > go to Gary Woodruff's site and it sounds real hard!! I have a lot of
> > little
> > > questions which I will gather together and fire off to you
two.....like
> > what
> > > all to back up to CD's, etc.
> > >
> > > Thanks, puss.....I appreciate that!! I will tell the whole world what
> > good
> > > guys you are!!
> > >
> > > XX Figgs (and I think I finally got all my shopping done
> today.....yuck)
> > >
> > > "Noel Paton" <NoelDPspamless@btopenworld.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%23AD3agG6EHA.2876@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > > > For the price of the tech, Figgs, you could be on the phone to
either
> > > Mike
> > > > or myself (I don't believe I jsut said that!) and get perhaps better
> > > > results!!
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Noel Paton (MS-MVP 2002-2005, Windows)
> > > >
> > > > Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
> > > > http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/millsrpch.htm
> > > > http://tinyurl.com/6oztj
> > > >
> > > > Please read http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm on how to post messages to
> > NG's
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

Jack
Thu Dec 23 08:37:10 CST 2004

Those readers of this thread who are clueless about its content may benefit
from this image:
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/maps_index.asp?type=sfc&getarea=us_

Note that Loon's Tyler, Texas is directly connected by a "polar express" to
Figgs' "north of
Toronto" Eden ... that one under two feet of snow!

The jet stream map makes it even clearer:
http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/maps_index.asp?type=jet&getarea=us_

This weather will make it very hard to get any stained glass artifact to
Canada in time this year. Maybe Easter!
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"John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
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> We already have 2 feet of it on the ground in my parts, been like that
> for a couple of weeks. That Texas stuff is supposed to be rain by the
> time it gets here. I know that Heirloom concentrated to send you that
> snow, special gift from the folks in Texas. He intended for it to reach
> New Brunswick but his concentration waned along the way and the snow
> turned to rain. To tell you the truth I would rather get snow than rain
> at this time of the year. It's supposed to be +12° with tons of rain
> for a day or so then it will plummet down to -20° the next day, it's
> gonna be a real mess! But even then we wont be needing the armed forces
> to tie our skates!
>
> John
> You know we'll never let you guys forget about the army having to dig
> you out ;-) It's canadiana now.
>
> Heather wrote:
>
> > Blasted Maritimers!! And that contretemp re the army was all the fault
of
> > the now ex-Mayor of Toronto......the idiot!!
> >
> > On the other hand......I am *concentrating* on sending you about 5 or 10
> > feet of snow.....for a Xmas present. (snicker)
> >
> > XX Figgs
> >
> > "John John" <audetweld@nbnet.nb.ca> wrote in message
> > news:utan2qK6EHA.2568@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> >
> >>Nice and balmy in the Maritimes. Around here we figure that Ontario is
> >>a good place for all that snow. You guys can always get the army to dig
> >>you out...
> >>
> >>John
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

John
Thu Dec 23 09:03:02 CST 2004

I think I see "Copper Leaves" flying around in that jet stream, I must
have counted about fifty of them. Heirloom is going to be some upset
when he sees that. Looks like what we're getting here (NB) is being
sucked up from Florida, we may have oranges falling on our heads before
the day is over.

John

Jack E Martinelli wrote:

> Those readers of this thread who are clueless about its content may benefit
> from this image:
> http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/maps_index.asp?type=sfc&getarea=us_
>
> Note that Loon's Tyler, Texas is directly connected by a "polar express" to
> Figgs' "north of
> Toronto" Eden ... that one under two feet of snow!
>
> The jet stream map makes it even clearer:
> http://wwwa.accuweather.com/adcbin/public/maps_index.asp?type=jet&getarea=us_
>
> This weather will make it very hard to get any stained glass artifact to
> Canada in time this year. Maybe Easter!

Jack
Thu Dec 23 09:02:54 CST 2004

Some additional "light" reading before bedtime, Figgs:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

How to troubleshoot problems during installation when you upgrade from
Windows 98
or Windows Millennium Edition to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/ User


--
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"Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
news:%23ft7EuP6EHA.2032@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Create a new Belarc report and save it to your desktop as a text file.
Then
> cut & paste the relevant hardware portion for us to (laugh at) peruse.
>
> FAT & NTFS File Systems in Windows XP
> Version 1.2 ? Last Updated September 1, 2002
> by Alex Nichol, MS-MVP
> © 2002 by Author, All Rights Reserved
> http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/ntfs.htm
>
>
> FILE & SETTINGS TRANSFER (F.A.S.T. for Short)
> Including Windows XP SP2
> Version 3.0 ? Last Updated November 7, 2004
> by Gary Woodruff
> © 2003-2004 by Author, All Rights Reserved
> http://www.aumha.org/win5/a/fast.htm
>
>
> You go, Carbo Queen. Personally, I'm using the South Beach Diet regimen
> this holiday:
>
> Study finds toned, trim live longer than fit, fat
> By Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press | December 23, 2004
>
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2004/12/23/study_finds_toned_trim_live_longer_than_fit_fat/
> --
> Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> Help us help you: http://www.dts-L.org/goodpost.htm
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
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> ------
> "Heather" <figgs@nospam.invalid> wrote in message
> news:udyUFCK6EHA.3856@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Jack!!
> >
> > XP Home.....and it will be an upgrade. I will do up a new Belarc report
> but
> > I think everything is kosher re hardware.....put newer nVidia drivers on
> > which drove me nuts doing. I was a bit mystified as to FAT and NTFS,
but
> > think I have that straight now.
> >
> > My 'scuzzi' or 'scaasi' thingie is the 9 year old non-USB plug. I will
> have
> > to take a look at it and see if there is a USB one plugged into it. Or
> > perhaps that is the scanner.
> >
> > I will try the scanner again (HP2200c Scanjet) and see if I get the
> multiple
> > errors. Worked up until yesterday, so no clue why all the errors.
> >
> > Thanks for the advice......and I may call N & M anyway to wish them a
> Merry
> > Christmas.....(G)
> >
> > But first, I have all the usual Xmas shortbreads and stuff to make, so
> won't
> > get to this until next week. My turn for the family dinner.
> >
> > Cheers and have a good holiday.....Figgs
> > "Jack E Martinelli" <jemartin_DELETE@NO_SPAM_gis.net> wrote in message
> > news:%23G93NlH6EHA.2192@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > Figgs, tell us what you want to put the XP onto --- Home or Pro.
> > > Post the hardware report from Belarc.
> > > In either case, I suspect an upgrade or a clean install is a 1-2 hour
> task
> > > at best, if your hardware is at all modern.
> > > The principal issue is unusual hardware and non-existant drivers.
> > > Gary's article is very good.
> > >
> > > A gold-plated USB2 cable will cost $25, but a regular one will work
> fine.
> > > Just unplug and reinsert it once a year to clean the finger contacts.
> > >
> > > Did your "scaasi" intend "SCSI" ? If the scanner was unpowered during
> > Ron's
> > > unannounced "power outage", such failure is unlikely to have damaged
the
> > > scanner. Test on another machine, if possible.
> > >
> > > I wouldn't let any of this unsolicited advice stop you from phoning N
&
> M,
> > > you understand. XP is very nice. All 32-bit system resources, eg.
> > >
> > > You can do it, for sure.
> > > --
> > > Jack E. Martinelli 2002-05 MS MVP for Shell/User / DTS
> > > Help us help you: