Posts by Jesse Johnson4

Brandon Rivera5 said:In my book, Windows 7 is just perfect! It's fast, it's secure, it doesn't let those viruses through at all, looks better, and is way more practical.
But yeah, Windows XP might be slower, but man, it's a whole lot more secure.

And there it is! Every single time, we get hit with that legendary statement.

Windows 7 is secure, but XP is way more secure? Seriously? That claim would only make sense if Microsoft released some kind of Unix-based OS and decided to call it XP. As it stands, this idea couldn't be further from the truth!

Give this a shot! Just set up your email accounts within the app, and if you have a few different ones, it’ll constantly check them for you. It even uses cool animations and sounds to let you know when new mail hits your inbox.

http://www.poppeeper.com/

Does it really have to be that specific animation, or can we go with something a bit more serious?

Lawrence Doyle7 said:So, they installed Windows for me in like 15-20 minutes... who knows, maybe it's their fault? It worked fine for a few days, and honestly, it still works now, but I keep getting this message saying I need to insert a Windows 7 DVD... but I don't have one! I'd have to pay them first and then wait three whole weeks for the retail version, and they're telling me the retail version is just a 32-bit DVD, but I read somewhere there are two versions, both 32-bit and 64-bit...

Yeah, and I used Registry Seeker to clean my registry too, and after that, everything crashed. Maybe I caused it myself? Who knows... all I know is that I need Windows 7 and I have to figure something out.

OMG 😵

Wait, you're cleaning the registry just a few days after a clean install?!? From what???

And oh, obviously the guy who installed Windows is totally at fault, right? Because when he installed it, everything was working perfectly, and Windows is just garbage anyway since this guy clearly has Windows that doesn't work (probably because they annoy him), surely they just expired or something. A guy does a clean install and everything works great—what an amazing reason to file a complaint! Hurry up, find that guy and give him a piece of your mind.

Seriously, never use registry cleaners again because there is no such thing as one that is 100% safe.

You can order Windows online (directly from Microsoft—so they're fresh) and you don't even have to wait; you can download them immediately and then just wait for the DVD to arrive.

Go ask your bank about credit cards, because that's why banks exist!

You get two DVDs, one 32-bit and one 64-bit.

Joseph Taylor12 said:Now that you mention the drive, it just hit me—my movie storage drive is getting pretty crammed. I’ve only got 15GB left out of 140, and I haven't gotten around to moving those movies over to an external hard drive yet. Could that actually be causing this error?
Even though, I mean, I've had way less space than that before and my torrents were running totally fine... I know it's not ideal, but man, I'm just too lazy to move everything over right now...

It shouldn't be an issue. Usually, it would just pop up a notification saying the drive is full and leave it at that.

EDIT: Checked the uTorrent forums:

We've examined the crash dump files for the latest version and noticed that the vast majority are caused by malware. Get an antivirus application (such as AVG free) and clean your system! You will most likely need to use LSPFix to repair your network connection after removing the malware. laf#.dll, t#.dll, ftp#.dll (# being an actual number, commonly 34), and gopher.dll are the most common ones.

McAfee Antivirus has a similar issue with its monitoring. To get around it, you can just add µTorrent to its exclusion list.

I also found these interesting tidbits—maybe you messed up some DLL files while trying to clean out those viruses.

Norton Security

or maybe just this: Norton Security

which one's better?

Wait, you don't even have an antivirus installed? Man, that’s definitely not a great move!

It’s totally possible the network driver is acting up—I ran into a super similar issue back when I was using Windows Vista, so maybe try swapping in a different driver and see what happens.

EDIT: Actually, it just hit me that it might be a hard drive issue! If you haven't really changed anything on the PC lately and then everything just crashes out of nowhere like this, you should probably run a check for bad sectors.

Joseph Taylor12 said:So, I ran MemTest last night—ran it through three full passes, took a little over two hours, and honestly? Not a single error popped up. Totally clean! Then, I went ahead and updated my network drivers (couldn't find any specific chipset ones on the manufacturer's site), tried to fire up a torrent, and boom—Blue Screen of Death within ten minutes. 🤷Got any other bright ideas?

If you're getting a Blue Screen of Death only when uTorrent is running, then I really doubt it's a memory issue. If your RAM was actually shot, you'd be seeing that Blue Screen of Death all the time, especially whenever you try to run heavy stuff like AAA games.

This feels way more like a hiccup with your network card drivers or maybe some conflict with a firewall—are you running one right now?

Sandra Ward said:Honestly, for a total tech novice like me, it would be way easier to just pay a one-time fee for $667 software,
and I really think I could afford to just drop some cash on those damn antivirus programs once... you know, just pay whatever price they set and call it a day! That’s how it should be. I hate this whole mess where I constantly have to upgrade this or fix that or whatever... it’s just not my thing. I don't care about IT stuff at all! My computer is strictly for college work, browsing the web, listening to music, and watching movies. That's it! No tech experiments for me...

and I really think they should make something more user-friendly for people like us too.

Wait, is that really such a huge deal?

Do you own a car? Like, do you fix everything yourself or do you just drop it off at a mechanic every now and then? Even if you don't drive, you've probably heard that repair shops exist. Well, computer repair shops exist too (and they're usually right inside any electronics store). People who put their hard-earned money, expertise, and time into opening those shops are happy to help you out! You can get everything handled when you first buy the computer (you get home and everything is already installed and working—just Plug&Play), or you can do it later. If you aren't worried about shelling out a little extra $667 (and then bragging about using a pirated version of Microsoft Office), then $100-$$67 probably won't be an issue either. When you go to buy a computer, just tell them exactly what you want installed; they'll even give you advice, and they won't charge you extra for the chat (besides the cost of the products themselves).

Jack Allen58 said:I have a quick little question:
I picked up a Pavilion DV6 with Vista Home Premium. Since we're already in February, does that mean I missed out on that free upgrade to Windows 7?

Why don't you just check the HP's own websites?

February 15, 2010 - Last day to order Windows 7 upgrade kit for eligible systems. Systems must be purchased on or before January 31, 2010 to be eligible.
March 1, 2010 - Last day to submit proof of purchase for eligible systems.

See if your HP PC qualifies for Microsoft's newest operating system! Qualified PCs purchased from June 26, 2009 to January 31, 2010 may be eligible for an upgrade to Windows 7:

HP USA offers this American site for the upgrade:

More info regarding HP's Windows upgrade Option program can be found at www.hp.com/go/windows7

mellowfox said:if you've got a dual-core processor, obviously you’re gonna go with 64 bit
if you don't have the bits, well, you'll just be happy sticking with x86 or 32 bit
personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

So what, if I've got a quad-core processor, am I stuck with x86?

mellowfox said:personally, I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

Well, good for you!

wearycyclist43 said:Hey! Just checking in! XP! Just thinking about those old days! Such a classic.I used to be able to just hit that "show desktop" icon right on my Taskbar, you know? One quick click and—boom—I was straight to the desktop! But now, everything feels different... Seven weeks! Can you believe it? Just seven weeks! Time really does fly when you aren't looking, doesn't it? It’s just flying by! Seven weeks on the calendar, gone, poof! Gone! So, here's the deal! First thing you gotta do is right-click on the Taskbar, and then—only then—can you actually hit "show The desktop"! Simple as that! 😢
Can you actually add a shortcut, or am I stuck with just this one other option?

Take a look at your Taskbar! Way over on the far right side, there’s that little square button—you know the one—it's labeled "show desktop."

Arthur Booth49 said:One thing that totally caught me off guard was seeing my download speeds hit 4 Mbit/s, when they were barely crawling at 1 Mbit/s back on Windows XP

Oh man, that is just awesome!!!

I'm heading straight over to install Windows 7 and upgrade to a 10 Mbit/s plan right now. That's literally a fourfold increase!

40 Mbit/s, babyyyyyyyy

😂

64-bit, but honestly, that doesn't mean you absolutely have to go and install a 64-bit OS

Morgan Richardson4 said:What are the actual perks of Windows 7 compared to XP? To be totally honest—and I’m not a dummy—it took me about 15 minutes just to hunt down File Explorer in Vista.

It’s honestly kind of tough to say what the benefits will be for you right off the bat! It really depends on exactly what hardware you're running and what software you need to use.

If you aren't feeling the Vista vibe, you might not dig Windows 7 either. Though, there were tons of people who absolutely hated Vista and called it total garbage, while they treated Windows 7 like it was some kind of miracle, which isn't exactly logical if you ask me!

You mentioned File Explorer, but honestly, that's sitting in the exact same spot in XP, Vista, and Windows 7.

Since you've got a newer machine, the big advantage should definitely go to Windows 7 over XP. Installation is super fast, and Windows 7 usually just grabs all the right drivers on its own. My experience was a bit different with Vista, though—Vista was actually perfect at finding drivers, whereas with Windows 7, I had to step in and "help" it out sometimes.

In day-to-day use, both Vista and Windows 7 proved to be pretty stable, but Windows 7 is faster in most cases (well, compared to Vista, though Vista actually won in a few specific areas).

But look, I don't want to bore you with a million tiny details here! There are heaps of comparison tests online you can check out. Also, if you have any specific software you rely on, definitely search to see if it actually runs on Windows 7.

Morgan Richardson4 said:Regarding the advantages, I know Windows 7 on x64 is faster, but the driver issues (like for printers and stuff...) mean it won't be the real deal for a little while longer.

Actually, Windows 7 x64 is already the real deal! And hey, if your printer doesn't have support, that just means it's old and the manufacturer gave up on it—that's not the fault of the new windows interface.

As for how much faster 64-bit Windows is, it really comes down to your RAM and the apps you're running. You need at least 4GB and apps that are natively written for 64-bit. If you're running a bunch of those at once, you'll see a massive benefit! For basic stuff, you won't notice much of a difference. Like, for just browsing the web, checking Facebook, listening to music, or doing schoolwork, 64-bit isn't strictly necessary, but it's nice to have since 4GB of RAM costs basically the same anyway.

Morgan Richardson4 said:Can I install the new Windows and still keep my old ones saved somewhere, specifically this Vista since I have a license for it now? Is it mandatory to wipe or format the drives before installing?

Everything you guys are saying might have been mentioned in the last 54 pages of posts, but it's all just a blur to me. Can someone please give me one serious answer—for me and everyone else stuck with similar questions—since Windows 7 just recently started showing up on torrent sites?

Hey there!

You could totally just grab an image of your system partition where Windows Vista is sitting right now—honestly, though, you really ought to back everything up regardless of what you decide to do—and then just run a super clean install of Windows 7. Or, if you tell me that Windows Vista came pre-installed on the machine, you might actually be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 7, so definitely go check that out (you'd just have to cover the $15 shipping fee).

By the way, Windows 7 has been available on torrent sites for a long, long time now.

Daniel Vaughn3 said:Hmm, that's weird. On my Windows 7, it was right there at about one o'clock. I guess they changed things up in this latest version because back in the BETA 7000 days, it was definitely right there. Only thing is, it wasn't on the first tab, it was on the third. My bad!😁

Man, you totally missed the mark on this one. Someone tells you something straight, and you just keep stubbornness-ing your way through it.

Douglas Grant said:Hey, so I just checked my settings, and man, I don't have that "Show the clock" option on the first tab at all! It's just not there!🤷

Of course not! Daniel Vaughn3 hasn't got a clue what he's talking about.

So, you know that little white triangle sitting on your taskbar? That’s the one responsible for managing all your system tray stuff. You just hover your cursor right over that little triangle—and then, boom, a little tooltip pops up! Hey! So, you're looking to dig up those hidden icons? No problem at all! It's super easy, really. You just gotta head right down to that little taskbar at the bottom of your screen—you know the one. Look for that tiny little upward-pointing arrow, that little "Show hidden icons" button. Just give that a quick click! Boom! Everything pops right out into the light. It’s like opening a little treasure chest of background apps. Super simple, super straightforward. Happy clicking!Just right-click on it! Simple as that! Seriously, just pop that right mouse button down and you're golden. It really is that easy! Properties! Just thinking about them! Everything about how things are set up and the way they behave! It’s all right there in the settings, you know? You gotta dive in deep to really see what’s going on under the hood! It's fascinating! Really! Total game changer when you get it right! It’s going to kick in! So, you want to mess around with those little system icons? You know, the ones just sitting there on your desktop? You can totally turn them on or off! It’s actually pretty straightforward once you get the hang of it. I was tinkering with my setup the other day—just felt like cleaning things up, you know?—and it makes such a massive difference in how much "clutter" you're staring at. Anyway, if you're looking to toggle those Behaviors on / OFF, here is the deal: Just jump into your settings, head over to the personalization section, and look for your desktop icon settings. Boom. There they are. You can check the boxes for things like the Recycle Bin or User Files, or uncheck them if you want that super clean, minimalist aesthetic. Some people love having everything visible, others want that empty workspace vibe. Personally? I'm all about that extra breathing room! It just feels smoother. Just click, check, or uncheck, and you're good to go. Easy peasy! So, you’ve got all those system icons lined up right there! The first one is the Clock, and then if you look just to the right, there's that whole menu sitting in a column. Simple as that! Behaviors on / OFF Behaviors on / OFF

His main issue is really just the salt content in his food—though if he starts showing signs of a critical state, then we’re looking at a water problem too! As for the water itself, pretty much everything is mineralized unless you're talking about distilled stuff. It really just comes down to the specific composition. I mean, basically, sodium is dissolved in all surface water that picks up minerals as it flows along its path. Simple as that!

There’s just way too much hype going around lately regarding carbon dioxide, and honestly, people are trashing sparkling drinks without any actual logic behind it! It's getting ridiculous. Carbon dioxide in sodas—besides giving them that signature kick—actually keeps the drink fresher for longer. And yeah, that goes for sparkling water, too. You look at those "all-natural" juices and they’re usually packed with way more preservatives just to stay shelf-stable. It's most obvious in the thicker, denser juices because they have so much more solid matter in them, so they absolutely need more preservatives to keep from spoiling. It's just basic science!

Carbon dioxide in water pulls the pH levels toward the acidic side—which can be a real pain for your teeth—and it pumps extra gas into your stomach, but honestly, it’s not like the stuff is inherently bad for you or anything! It just is what it is.

Oh, wait! I totally blanked on the whole kidney stone thing. You know, you can actually develop those even if you’ve never touched a single drop of sparkling water or anything heavily mineralized in your life. On the flip side, there are people who chug carbonated mineral water from sunrise to sunset and never deal with a single stone—it’s honestly just a huge part of your genetics. Of course, if your body is already naturally predisposed to carbonate-based stones, then sipping on bubbly mineral water is definitely going to speed up the process. But hey, magnesium actually helps break that stuff down! And if you're looking for a serious magnesium boost, Gerolsteiner is loaded with it. It really does help!

neonheron12 said:Should I just head straight to the ER?

Seriously, just hang tight for a second so we can see how this plays out first.

Keep checking in every thirty minutes or so to let us know what's happening. Oh, and definitely send some photos if you can!

🤣

But hey, if you're already freaking out this much, just call 911.

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Messy beds might actually be good for your health! (I knew there was something to this, Jesse Johnson4!)

We always drill it into kids' heads to make their beds every morning—and honestly, you see that even more with guys in the Army—but get this: some brand new research out of Kingston University in the United Kingdom shows that dust mites just can't survive in an unmade bed.

The study data suggests that these tiny pests simply cannot live in a "messy" environment. According to the scientists, these mites are so small they're only visible under a microscope (less than a millimeter long!), and they can infest pretty much any part of our living spaces. It’s estimated there could be over 1.5 million of them hanging out in a single bed on average!

The whole point of this study is to find ways to fight off these dangerous little invaders that cause illness and ruin the air quality in the places where we spend all our time relaxing. House dust packed with mites is a massive threat to people with asthma because breathing them in can trigger intense allergic reactions.

Some recent studies have linked damp areas crawling with mites to a much higher frequency of asthma and other allergy-related issues. The lead scientist on this project, Dr. Stephen Pretlove, points out that these mites actually pull moisture from the atmosphere through special structures on their bodies, which means they can't hang on for long in a warm room with low humidity.

“If you leave your bed unmade so it can air out and dry, it creates a lack of moisture that the mites desperately need, causing them to die off,” Pretlove explains, summarizing the findings. He also mentioned that the research is ongoing, and we won't see the final results for a few more months.

And get this—Pretlove says this research could actually lead to some serious financial savings too!

Based on his data, people in the United Kingdom spend about 700 million pounds every year treating illnesses caused by dust mites, and that doesn't even count the money individuals shell out trying to get rid of the mites in their own beds.