Re-setting the Computer

pineywoods · December 04, 2006, 10:52:07 PM

ditto on the firefox, I've had no problems since I ditched IE, BUT I NEVER click on a link embedded in a e-mail. There is one option in firefox, that if enabled will stop you from copying pics from your gallery into a post. It is easy to get around, if anybody has this problem, holler and I'll IM the get-around.

TexasTimbers · December 05, 2006, 12:45:57 AM

Mozilla and Firefox users, did you notice faster Tx and Rx?

After I run all my anti-quasi-identify-obliterate software, I often go from blistering fast to turtle-crawl in minutes and I suspect it is IE being suseptible to attacks all over again.

I have been close to downloading one of the alternate browers like Mo or FF but have never pulled the trigger. I am ready though.

Fla._Deadheader · December 05, 2006, 08:49:26 AM

Went into My Documents, and found the Mozilla files. Got it working as default browser, and speed is VERY fast, even for 64K. :

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Gotta REALLY love that IE crap. ??? ;D

Now to change over all the favorites and stuff to Bookmarks. That's always slow for me ???

There are several on here that have very slow dial-up. Have y'all tried Mozilla ???

dancan · December 05, 2006, 08:09:41 PM

Trade it in on a mac , run OSX and you can happily click away all day (for now ;D)

Patty · December 06, 2006, 07:32:33 AM

I heard there is a place in Bangor that sells computers, Harold...you might want to check them out! :D :D

Fla._Deadheader · December 06, 2006, 07:51:21 AM

Really, Patty ?? Any idea what kind and the prices ?? Do they deliver ??

What kinda software ?? How's the tech support ?? Is there a good warranty ??

Do you know their e-maill address ?? What about a phone number ??

Are they friendly folks ?? Would you do bidness with them ??

Since I am so far away, and you are close, would you do me a huge favor, and get me some prices on a top line, fully equipped, state of the art, fastest internet speed, wood grain cabinet, camo 19" LCD Monitor, with one-O-dem fancy wrist protectin keyboards. It needs diesel power, so I can convert it, and cruise control wood be super nice.

Any other helpful advice wood be very welcome.

When you contact them folks, please tell them that they was rekkommendeded by the nice folks what sell OTHER computer controlled stuff what live near by.

Thanks Patty, yer a doll fer heppen me.

sawguy21 · December 06, 2006, 11:07:39 AM

Mine has cruise. :D Just kidding. I am a lot happier with Firefox too. Got rid of so many of those DanG popups. I tried setting Thunderbird as my default e-mail but it blocked most of them. I think I need to lower the security settings.

Patty · December 07, 2006, 07:45:49 AM

Harold, I found one with all the bells & whistles, just like you wanted...when I got it home tho, I realized it came with a butt warmer too, so I took it back. ;D

Fla._Deadheader · December 07, 2006, 08:01:10 AM

Good thinkin, Patty. I don't got no use for one-o-dem warmer thingys down here.

If ya happen to spot one wiff a A/C, now, that's whut I needs, right there. 8) 8) ;D

TexasTimbers · December 08, 2006, 06:32:13 AM

FDH,

Just thought I would comisserate with youa little on how computer ill-iterate we is.

I thought maybe i would try and decide which browser i wanted to use between the two, Mozilla or Firefox, since they are the only two laternatives I ever hear mentioned. So I type into google "Mozilla Firefox comparisons" and it seems that Firefoz is MADE by Mozilla! :D

Man does I ever feel stoopid.

So I guess that makes me the CCCCCCC . . . that would be Captain and Chief Complainer of the Computer-Challenged Comisseration Commitee. I guess you are the Admiral but it just doesn't work as well. ;)

Fla._Deadheader · December 08, 2006, 07:34:57 AM

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Can't really add anything TO that, Kev. :

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:D :D :D :D :D

Mozilla is Waayyyyyyyyyyy better than IE. Machine is working much better.

BigTrev · December 10, 2006, 07:53:37 PM

Once you get something really nasty in your machine, your best bet is to back everything up onto a removable media (cd, flash drive, dvd) then nuke the machine and start again. Even cleaned problems leave behind thier scars. The key when you back up though is to write a list and make like Santa and check it twice. I know I have accidentally bombed a few important files in the past ;)

SwampDonkey · December 10, 2006, 08:05:26 PM

Well enough of us on here tried our darnedest to get you guys to convert to FF awhile back. But, it's almost like MS has it's temple :

of followers no matter how good or bad a particular program behaves. ;) Then, there is always the good old resistance to change, the bracing of the feet, and ain't no way I'm changing now group. :D :D :D