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Re: (Mart)Re: Malware help please
I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do online
gaming with other *gamers*..
I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as
gamehouse or realarcade....those types...
I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's seem
to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im
absolutely lost ..lol
I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come with
it anymore..
I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I do
want to get rid of it..
I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I would
have to have someone do that also..as I dont
know how to change an OS....
I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent
prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking the
sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful
Tarcia
"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you are
> generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,
probably
> yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is
no
> longer supported by MS.
>
> On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in
> this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably
> speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.
> Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make
> sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy an
> expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the
> difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to buy
> one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most
likely
> find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get
used
> to it <g>
>
> As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any
> bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best
> deals - and reliable stores!
>
> Mart
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Mart,
> > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not
> > that
> > handy yet with the pc...lol
> > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing
in
> > a
> > pc this old?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Tarcia
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar
with
> > pc
> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> >>
> >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!
> >>
> >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie
bits
> > &
> >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider
> > replacing
> >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even
> > suggesting
> >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)
HDD
> >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.
> >>
> >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools
> >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be
> >> fun
> >> with a resulting sense of achievement.
> >>
> >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I
> >> mean..
> >>
> >> Just a thought.
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have
> > been
> >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time
Ive
> >> > used
> >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..
> >> >
> >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that
> > was
> >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner
> > than
> >> > I
> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar
with
> > pc
> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> >> > *sigh*
> >> >
> >> > Thanks again,
> >> > Tarcia
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Mike commented :-
> >> >>
> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> > nothing
> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
> >> >> > hard
> >> > disk
> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >> >>
> >> >> Amen to that Mike!
> >> >>
> >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months
and,
> >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the
> > loudspeakers
> >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding
any
> >> > other
> >> >> odd activities.
> >> >>
> >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
> >> > documents,
> >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any
more,
> >> > until
> >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the
lot -
> >> >> forever!
> >> >>
> >> >> Mart
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
> >> >> >
> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> > nothing
> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
> >> >> > hard
> >> > disk
> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Mike Maltby
> >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I understand it just fine.
> >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea
of
> >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,
> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes
I
> >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open
> >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware
> > and
> >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>
I tought about just updating this one..I use it frequently..I dont do online
gaming with other *gamers*..
I just like to play basic games that are usually one person..such as
gamehouse or realarcade....those types...
I cant ..stand...vista....I have dealt with it because all the new pc's seem
to come with it and Ive used my brothers who all have vista..and Im
absolutely lost ..lol
I am more familiar with XP..but as youve said..most dont seem to come with
it anymore..
I actually lucked out and have never had too many issues with ME..but I do
want to get rid of it..
I was wondering if I could do it with this pc..just havent tried...I would
have to have someone do that also..as I dont
know how to change an OS....
I have just been keeping my eyes open for a deal...Ive seen some decent
prices..but then I wonder about the specs...and I just dont trust asking the
sales reps anymore....they arent very truthful
Tarcia
"Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
news:erM8q5LqIHA.1164@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
> It really is your call Tarcia. If you only use it infrequently and you are
> generally happy with its performance (i.e. pre-HDD issues!!) then,
probably
> yes - bearing in mind that WinMe is an obsolete operating system which is
no
> longer supported by MS.
>
> On the other hand, if as you allude in your reply to Harry (elsewhere in
> this thread), you'd like a few extra improvements - graphics and probably
> speed for online gaming, then don't throw more money at your current PC.
> Instead, put it towards a brand-new, basic PC - just shop around and make
> sure you buy from a reliable (High Street) store. You don't need to buy an
> expensive mid to high end machine and you'll still certainly see the
> difference even at a basic price level from WinMe on an old PC. Try to buy
> one with XP installed if you can, rather than Vista. But you'll most
likely
> find that most 'deals' will come with Vista installed. You'll soon get
used
> to it <g>
>
> As I live on the other side of the 'pond' to you, I can't recommend any
> bargains - just keep an eye on your national press for adverts for best
> deals - and reliable stores!
>
> Mart
>
>
> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:uKslZNKqIHA.2256@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> > Hi Mart,
> > thank you for the idea about the HD...I appreciate your help..I am not
> > that
> > handy yet with the pc...lol
> > But I have someone who can do it for me...would it even be worth doing
in
> > a
> > pc this old?
> >
> > Thanks again,
> > Tarcia
> >
> >
> >
> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> > news:ur38kxEpIHA.4884@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar
with
> > pc
> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> >>
> >> Be guided by your wallet/purse!
> >>
> >> In the meantime Tarcia, I don't know how 'handy' you are with techie
bits
> > &
> >> pieces but before you scrap your PC, you *might* want to consider
> > replacing
> >> the old HDD yourself. (Not trying to set you a challenge or even
> > suggesting
> >> that you shouldn't buy a new PC of course!!) But a new (replacement)
HDD
> >> (probably 60-80GB) shouldn't cost more than about $60-70.
> >>
> >> The job isn't a major feat of engineering (just a few small basic tools
> >> required), you could always get help on these NewsGroups and it can be
> >> fun
> >> with a resulting sense of achievement.
> >>
> >> But, if the idea of throwing good after bad .... well, you know what I
> >> mean..
> >>
> >> Just a thought.
> >>
> >> Mart
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> "Honeysweet" <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:uos%23sz%23oIHA.4672@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> > Thank you also for your help Mart..I purchased a flash drive and have
> > been
> >> > putting things I really want to keep on there. This is the 1st time
Ive
> >> > used
> >> > one, so Im hopeing my data is safe on there..
> >> >
> >> > Your assumption was correct, it is not coming from the speakers..that
> > was
> >> > the 1st thing I checked. I guess I'll be looking for a new pc sooner
> > than
> >> > I
> >> > thought. Not going to be fun for me because I am not real familiar
with
> > pc
> >> > specs and am unsure of what to look for...
> >> > *sigh*
> >> >
> >> > Thanks again,
> >> > Tarcia
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > "Mart" <mart(NoSpam)@nospam.nospam> wrote in message
> >> > news:%23XWCnzzoIHA.1240@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> >> >> Mike commented :-
> >> >>
> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> > nothing
> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
> >> >> > hard
> >> > disk
> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >> >>
> >> >> Amen to that Mike!
> >> >>
> >> >> Having witnessed several HHD failures during the past few months
and,
> >> >> ASS-U-ME-ing the 'clicking noises' were not coming from the
> > loudspeakers
> >> >> <g>, I would certainly concur with your diagnosis, notwithstanding
any
> >> > other
> >> >> odd activities.
> >> >>
> >> >> Tarcia, if you've got important (personal?) data (photo's, music,
> >> > documents,
> >> >> etc.,) on your hard disk, DO NOT attempt to run your machine any
more,
> >> > until
> >> >> you've safely recovered that data. Otherwise you could lose the
lot -
> >> >> forever!
> >> >>
> >> >> Mart
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "Mike M" <No_Spam@Corned_Beef.Only> wrote in message
> >> >> news:uosMDCxoIHA.3900@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open
> >> >> >
> >> >> > So you now say that you can hear a clicking noise when you have
> > nothing
> >> >> > open. In which case this could be an indication of an impending
> >> >> > hard
> >> > disk
> >> >> > failure as hard disks make such noises when about to fail.
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > Mike Maltby
> >> >> > mike.maltby@gmail.com
> >> >> >
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Honeysweet <HoneySweet1@Gmail.com> wrote:
> >> >> >
> >> >> >> I understand it just fine.
> >> >> >> Unfortunately, it doesnt help, although it does give me an idea
of
> >> >> >> why that may happen sometimes,
> >> >> >> but it also happens when I dont have any windows open. Sometimes
I
> >> >> >> just have my Outlook Express open
> >> >> >> and Im only checking email. Since Ive already scanned for spyware
> > and
> >> >> >> viruses, wasnt sure what else to try next.
> >> >> >
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >
> >> >
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
>
>