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[Delfuego]

I don't think anybody has even addressed the issue. telling someone to switch to a different browser or OS does not solve MTN Man's problem.

If someone was having feeding issue on a AR, do you tell them to go buy an AK?

BTW Internet Explorer (IE) is built into Windows and cannot be uninstalled.

"Let the bread bakers bake the bread".

MTN Man: If you are interested in help or long term solutions, you can email me. I am a Microsoft Partner and work on Windows all day every day.

Cheers!

[Hoosier]

I don't think anybody has even addressed the issue. telling someone to switch to a different browser or OS does not solve MTN Man's problem.

Re-installing (Windows) or installing Ubuntu will solve the problem.

I'd say it's more akin to telling someone who's AR-15 won't cycle to try 62 grain ammo instead of 55 grain.

Switching browser and installing good antivirus will prevent it in the future.

H.

[Delfuego]

That is far from an apt analogy. Linux is a totally different animal (weapon) than Windows.

Switching to Ubuntu WILL solve all your Windows problems, and create a massive new set of problems.

It is most likely a configuration error (possibly caused by Spyware/Trojan/Virus). Re-installing the OS is a solution for everything, but not of this problem.

My truck has issues engaging 4 wheel drive, should i summarily change the transmission or locate and fix the actual problem?

Just because people here use their computers to post info on the internet doesn't make them subject matters experts. I apologize for trying to be helpful and contribute. I wanted to help a member fix a problem and would only do this for members of this site. I think you have sworn me off of trying to help for good.

PS: Anybody want me to time & head-space their rifle? I don't have any tools or experience, but I know what I am doing because I am on the internet!

[CrufflerSteve]

Switching from windows can be a whole set of problems but it is a way to duck out of the never ending war against malware and avoid spending $'s to protect your computer. Going Mac is one way but that is lots of $'s that could be spent at the range.

It really depends what you use your computer for. If you use specialty software like Photoshop you're tied to the platforms it supports. I do basic graphics and simple processing on photos and the Gimp is quite okay.

A friend of mine switched his mother-in-law to Ubuntu. All she does is email, chat & browse. She is also very careless about clicking on links in spam. He got tired of reinstalling windows and switched her a year ago and hasn't had a crisis since.

Steve

[Irving]

Has this problem been solved yet? I have my own question and don't want to high jack until the OP has fixed his problem.

[Mtn.man]

Nothing has worked so far.....

[Hoosier]

It is most likely a configuration error (possibly caused by Spyware/Trojan/Virus). Re-installing the OS is a solution for everything, but not of this problem.

Can you ever really trust the machine after that? I got a virus four or five years ago. I disconnected it from the network and DBAN'd the drive. Like I said, it's the only way to be sure.

As for supporting users, more power to ya!


H.

[Nix]

BTW Internet Explorer (IE) is built into Windows and cannot be uninstalled.

Cheers!

Actually, it can be removed. Go to add/remove programs, add/remove windows components. Granted IE is so tightly integrated into Windows that it is impossible to remove entirely, but it will stop browser functionality by way of removing the IE shortcuts and iexplore.exe file.