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« on: December 16, 2009, 12:49:59 AM »
I can't get my printer to install until I can install my network software, which I can't install until I can install Microsoft .NET 3.5, which I can't install until I can install MSXXL 6.0, which I can't install until I install XP Service Pack 3, which for some reason refuses to install.

For some reason, I can't get Internet Explorer 8 to install either.

And I've got a freaking heart monitor strapped to me and it's making my chest itchy as hell.
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« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2009, 12:51:16 AM »
The pros use IE6.
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« Reply #2 on: December 16, 2009, 12:52:18 AM »
Try plugging your heart monitor into your computer and installing that.  It might help, might not, worth a try.
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« Reply #3 on: December 16, 2009, 12:54:05 AM »

That's what I'm stuck with - but apparently my dad can't access his account statements with IE6.
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« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2009, 12:57:10 AM »
Have you tried just downloading the install file instead of using Windows Update?  link to Service Pack 3 download


(I'm assuming that works, I can't download it from work it seems)
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« Reply #5 on: December 16, 2009, 01:06:55 AM »
I hate them too! 
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« Reply #6 on: December 16, 2009, 07:51:13 AM »
Computers are OK, but I hate printers.
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« Reply #7 on: December 16, 2009, 07:52:26 AM »
Use Firefox.
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« Reply #8 on: December 16, 2009, 07:54:50 AM »

Fixed.  And this is from someone who used Firefox for over four years.
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« Reply #9 on: December 16, 2009, 07:57:56 AM »
I never had a single problem with Firefox.
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« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2009, 07:59:14 AM »
Neither have I, though now I'll download Chrome just to see how it compares...
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« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2009, 08:04:14 AM »
Admittedly I miss the ad-blocking and a couple of the plugins with Firefox, but the numerous bugs that appeared (including its frequent failure to run Flash files properly) with newer updates caused me to abandon my formerly tried and trusted browser.  Chrome has a lot less bells and whistles, as you'd expect from Google, and that certainly helps.
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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2009, 10:47:04 AM »

Yes!  Those are even worse.  I usually have to get assistance to print anything.
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« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2009, 03:54:55 PM »
Is it me or has Inks changed a LOT?
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« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2009, 05:26:53 PM »
Quote from: opebo on December 16, 2009, 10:47:04 AM

Yes!  Those are even worse.  I usually have to get assistance to print anything.

I usually end up yelling when I print.
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« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2009, 12:08:13 AM »

How so?
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« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2009, 12:44:24 AM »
I love computers Cheesy I use Linux and I never have to wait for my computer to cooperate with me.

Firefox is ok...I do recall an instance where I got a virus in windows via a Firefox vulnerability. I figure windows is just not fit for my (or anyone's) usage, though I usually use Firefox and Chromium on Linux and I never have any troubles.
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« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2009, 01:10:22 AM »
Dependencies work much better with something like apt-get or other such Linux installers.
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« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2009, 10:03:21 AM »

Edgy, cranky, nervous.......not the rock solid Mr. Nice Guy we know and love Wink
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« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2009, 11:04:34 AM »

The educational system makes you edgy, cranky and nervous. That's the first use of school and university.
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« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2009, 04:21:06 PM »
Quote from: Getúlio L'Hermine Vargas on December 17, 2009, 11:04:34 AM

The educational system makes you edgy, cranky and nervous. That's the first use of school and university.

France likes to be an exception then.
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« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2009, 04:24:24 PM »
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« Reply #22 on: December 17, 2009, 09:47:19 PM »
Quote from: Joe Republic on December 16, 2009, 08:04:14 AM
Admittedly I miss the ad-blocking and a couple of the plugins with Firefox, but the numerous bugs that appeared (including its frequent failure to run Flash files properly) with newer updates caused me to abandon my formerly tried and trusted browser.  Chrome has a lot less bells and whistles, as you'd expect from Google, and that certainly helps.

Joe, I took your advice and downloaded Chrome........I love it.   Thanks for the tip. 

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« Reply #23 on: December 17, 2009, 11:17:53 PM »

Yeah - I'm working on it.  It's hard to get out of being edgy and cranky though.
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