i had a big issue, and wanted to reinstall windows, everything was too slow. Well, registry mechanic really helped, so far it is working like new.
My computer got hacked about 2 years ago and I thought it was a gonner. It was only 6 months old at the time. I called Microsoft and they wanted to assign a tech to remotely un-install and re-install windows at a cost of $150.00. I called the computer manufacturer and they gave me a few very simple instructions to do it myself. The un-install, re-install took about 90 minutes. Problem solved, virus gone, $150.00 saved !!! The really time consuming thing was putting all of my files, music, etc back into the computer after the re-install.
reinstall is simple, but time consuming. and if u did not back up your stuff, too bad
Yep, You're right. I learned a very valuable lesson that day.
Switch to Linux... :P
Quote from: Bayes on Sep 09, 03:11 AM 2011
Switch to Linux... :P
Mac OS and UNIX are far better, I was on Mac before, but I do some work there I am expected to know and use Windows. Windows is the most commun OS, but yes there are better.
Quote from: Bayes on Sep 09, 03:11 AM 2011
Switch to Linux... :P
Linux is only good for hackers, too complicated for ordinary users :P
Quote from: speed on Oct 14, 05:17 PM 2012
Linux is only good for hackers, too complicated for ordinary users :P
Hello dear Speed,
According to plenty of folks, Linux *is* ready for the ordinary user.
Defining ordinary user as the one who uses the web, creates documents and spreadsheets and the usual basic activities, plus some tasks such as image editing, audio editing and the like. Nothing too "heavy".
(Seems this opinion has been around for some years now. I.e. link:://:.zdnet.com/news/why-linux-is-ready-for-the-desktop-today/308528 (link:://:.zdnet.com/news/why-linux-is-ready-for-the-desktop-today/308528)).
Personally, I know of at least one distribution that is (almost!) "entirely there": UBUNTU (link:://ubuntu.com) :)
Some of my computers use Ubuntu, but the problem for me is a lot of software I need only runs on windows, and wont run in the wine / pc emulator in Ubuntu. For the average person though, Ubuntu is much better, and there is a free application for almost everything. I dont doubt that eventually linux will take over windows, if windows remains expensive and crap
Quote from: speed on Oct 14, 05:17 PM 2012
Linux is only good for hackers, too complicated for ordinary users :P
Long time ago you just could face a prompt and must provide args in Unix.
Mac OS is a variant for example.
As with windows you can play with the DOS prompt, but few do.
Quote from: speed on Oct 14, 05:17 PM 2012
Linux is only good for hackers, too complicated for ordinary users :P
Linux has many distributions that is friendly for ordinary users.
I don't know how to hack or programming - but i run Linux.
I run Ubuntu for many years now and never had an issue.
No virus or intrusion.
Fast and stable and that could not say about Windows.
Quote from: ego on Oct 15, 07:10 AM 2012
No virus or intrusion.
That is true.
Windows users can have severe problems with this. Me had much in the past. I am experienced Linux user also but at the moment using windows. True is that many applications I need can't be run on Linux, even with simulator application. Not to say about drivers and "flash" applications can be big problem.
No matter how much i tryed on Windows not to get infections like not visiting suspicios sites, carefuly sharing and downloading files etc i would always got some infection, and problems would start sooner or later.
Now i know very simple trick that can be used to run your windows and browse on site you want flawlesly without problems.
Thing is to activate free DNS server protection that some companys are offering like "Northon" or "Sendori". And put some free antivirus like avira free or panda cloud, and i can bet that you will never heard of virus again and you will love windows again.
If someone has some problems with viruses and safe surfing my advice is to do activate DNS protection + some antivirus.
If someone maybe dont understands how to do that or needs asistance you can PM me.
Regards
Drazen
Back in the day we would just say:
FORMAT C
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The only problem I have with ubuntu is many important installations are not a double click as it is with windows. There are all kinds of commands in the kind of dos prompt. If all you do is surf the internet and check email with the occasional print of something or whatever, by far ubuntu is better option. But if you have to run specific windows software, first try it in the ubuntu windows emulator. Most programs will work in it. But the complex ones wont.
Quote from: Steve on Oct 15, 05:22 PM 2012
Most programs will work in it. But the complex ones won't.
You can use VirtualBox with a windows image.
It runs *EVERY* windows program under Linux, even the most complex ones, because it's windows itself :)
With seamless mode they are integrated just like any other program, with their own separate window which you can maximize and minimize, they even share Linux's clipboard.
Ok, I see this is actually a serious discussion! So here is me being serious.
One day a friend dumped a installer with me, was called Wubi ...
So while IN WINDOWS - I decided to install this app, gave me 2 possibilities...either to just run it, or to install it. So I installed it...took about 15 minutes ...and Bob's your uncle.
Ubuntu was installed - BUT here is the kicker...as an application in control panel that could easily be removed by just clicking the uninstall.
LOVED IT! Quick install, easy to use, and comes up as dual boot system and once you've had enough...uninstall it! Simple as that!
Here is some more info on it...
link:s://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide (link:s://wiki.ubuntu.com/WubiGuide)
Cheers
M
My freelance works demand Windows, I have been one of the first users of Mac back in 1987.
I think it is much better OS.
At that time PC had DOS only and windows come later, Bill is a copycat.
We use to say Mac: Plug in and play! Windows: Plug in and pray!