Posts by Douglas Garcia52

analogwalker2 said:I mean, honestly, it’s not like I’m keeping anything important on the same partition as my Windows files and programs anyway. I'm not that reckless. Thanks for the heads-up, though.

Not sure how things worked back on XP, but you can definitely pull this off on Windows 7. Honestly, there’s a good chance it works on XP too, right? Just a hunch.

So, you boot up your rig, right? And it gives you that choice—which OS are you actually trying to run today? Usually, you’ll see Windows XP listed there, just sitting in a stack. Most of the time, the one at the bottom of the list is the one you slapped on last. It’s always the most recent install that takes the bottom spot. Makes sense, I guess. Or maybe it doesn't. Who knows anymore?

So if that's how it goes, once the system actually boots up, just hit Start and type it into the RUN box. Simple enough, right? So, you're looking at msconfig? Yeah. Just staring at that little box. What's the end game here? You trying to trim the fat or just poking around because you've got nothing better to do on a Tuesday? Honestly, half the time people mess with those startup settings, they just end up breaking something they didn't even know was running. It’s like opening up the hood of a Chevy just to see if you can find the spark plugs, only to realize you have no idea how the fuel injection works. Who knows? Maybe you'll fix something. Or maybe you'll just end up staring at a blue screen wondering where it all went wrong. Anyway, proceed with caution, I guess. Or don't. It's your machine. Once that window pops up, you'll see a few different options staring back at you. Just pick whichever one works. Simple enough, right? Boot.
So, you just click on Windows XP—pick the oldest one first, obviously—and then hit Delete. Just... watch yourself there, alright? Don't go accidentally hitting Delete on the new version. You gotta figure out which one was installed last before you start messing around. Easy to screw that up if you aren't paying attention.

Once you get that sorted, check Local disk C for a Windows.old folder. Just Delete that thing. Then maybe run CCleaner to clear out the leftover junk, and you’re pretty much good to go. Easy enough, right?

granitegull51 said:To me, Windows 7 is just more Microsoft bloatware—half-baked junk where they get a couple things right and then basically give up on everything else.

Honestly, I’m back on Windows XP and I don't see myself ever touching 7 again.

🙂🙂

Man, you're talking nonsense. 🙈

Megan Lopez66 said:Hey Douglas Garcia52, looks like there isn't an orthopedic specialist around here!
My kid ended up with this painful swelling near the collarbone, a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, and a fever of about 99.7.
The X-ray was fine, ultrasound barely showed anything behind the collarbone, bloodwork shows inflammation, and the MRI didn't show a thing. Meanwhile, they've been on IV antibiotics, and that lump by the collarbone has disappeared. They suspect mild osteomyelitis that might have come through mouth sores from dental braces. I'm just terrified there's something hidden related to the lymph system.
If anyone has dealt with something similar, please let me know. My kid is still stuck in the hospital.

if you're over in Chicago, try looking for Dr. Velcro (I think Velcro is his last name, or maybe I'm tripping)—word on the street is he's a top-tier orthopedic surgeon,

gentlecrane31 said:so..
my dad's been battling osteomyelitis for 17 years now.. caused by MRSA... that whole "hospital bug" thing... he's fought off amputation this whole time... but he's been hospitalized for a month now—we brought him in with what looked like sepsis and a 104 fever.... doctors were clueless at first... the infection found its way in and wrecked his kidneys... he's completely immobile and in massive pain... we've got surgery scheduled for next week (his CRP is still sky-high at 250)—they're going to amputate his leg below the knee...
hope this doesn't freak anyone out—just stating the facts after a long fight with this disease

osteomyelitis eventually leads to amputation sooner or later, and honestly, I'm heading in soon on my own terms, just below the knee

hey everyone

any orthopedics experts hanging out in this thread by chance? i've been dealing with some pretty nasty osteomyelitis lately and figured i'd see if anyone here could offer some actual medical insight

thanks 🙂

Thomas Hernandez21 said:You mentioned the burned version was worse than the original:

No hard feelings, but you’re talking like you’ve got some kind of divine wisdom here (which, honestly, isn't really backed up by anything). I don't get why people claim Linux is "the best" when half the industry-standard software—you know, stuff engineers and designers actually need—doesn't even run on it... How is that the best OS then? I guess it all depends on what you're doing. There’s no such thing as a perfect OS.

I'm not getting worked up, it's just an online forum,
obviously there's no perfect OS, they're all good for different things
it just comes down to what you're actually doing on your machine. I'm not saying Linux isn't a struggle for designers compared to Windows, but hey, it's got its own perks too

It's all about preference and what you need

Joshua Ramos14 said:Everything else was fine, but I have to disagree with you on this one.
Just like Thomas Hernandez21 said, look at the design side of things.

I'm pretty sure I can't run Photoshop or Corel on Linux nearly as smoothly as I can on Windows (maybe I could, haven't tried, but I'd bet against it).

Basically, it's whatever fits the job. If someone uses their PC for gaming, they aren't gonna jump on Linux and try to emulate Windows just to play a game.

Personally, I only touch Linux when I'm messing around with wireless stuff (Bluetooth and things like 😁).

So yeah, it all boils down to what you actually need

The only thing I'm sticking to is that Windows 7 is way better than XP

Joshua Ramos14 said:With all due respect, sometimes it just... sucks. Plain and simple. 🙂

An original Windows copy—grabbed from a local print shop after a few thousand USB drives have cycled through it. You honestly think it’s still gonna run smooth like day one?

I'm talking about constant heavy lifting for graphic design, plus a billion USB sticks passing through, not to mention the massive pile of files being opened and moved constantly.

I've seen people using original Windows who actually take care of their rigs, and even then, things start glitching out. So, sorry, but you're talking nonsense here.

Let me break it down for you.

1. Sure, you can use Windows for 10 years without ever needing a reinstall. It happens. I'm one of those lucky ones. 😍
2. But there's also that reality where Windows just breaks and nothing helps except a clean install. Happened to me once with original Windows on a laptop; everything was fine, hadn't touched a thing or installed anything for days, and suddenly it just loses it—USB ports stop working, then they work, then the whole OS starts lagging.

And trust me, I'm no newbie when it comes to PCs. For instance, my Windows 7 runs perfectly, hasn't missed a beat since I installed it (Windows 7 Ultimate x64). But my Windows XP x32 worked great for a long time too, right up until it went haywire. 😁

No offense, but you keep insisting to everyone that if their Windows is acting up, it's somehow their own fault.

Fresh example from my old man's PC—he's been a tech geek since computers were basically calculators. 😛

He installed MSN Messenger, and suddenly the keyboard started tripping. Just random letters appearing while typing, or trying to play a game with WASD and having the input lag or stutter like you're mashing the key instead of holding it. He tried to Uninstall WLM, did a system restore, reinstalled the drivers, swapped keyboards, even threw some specific Logitech software on there (and no, it wasn't a keyboard from $17) ...honestly, I can't even remember everything he tried to do to fix it. He eventually got it working, but I don't recall how... I just know he lost his mind. And before that? The PC ran fine for ages.

Look, I love Windows, but claiming there's no reason for it to glitch if you aren't doing anything wrong? That's just stupid.
It's Windows, god damn it. It's practically designed to have bugs every now and then. 😍

friend, let me clarify things for you.

Everything you're saying makes sense, but I never said anything other than Windows 7 is way better than XP, and that you gotta maintain your system. 🙂

You already explained the difference between an original copy and a bootleg to someone else.

Windows 7 is a solid system, but it isn't the king. You've got Linux and Solaris out there too. 😉

Joshua Ramos14 said:don't be so damn sure all the time😉

I'm pretty damn sure🙂

just look after yourself 😉

Benjamin King2 said:What do you mean by a bad copy? Is there anyone else even trying to pump out Windows besides Microsoft?😵

look, I'm not gonna get into piracy talk, but at least you know not every OS you grab off some random site is gonna be top-tier🙂

but whatever, man

you got an genuine system then you're stuck constantly doing reinstalls, while most of us running a copy don't have to deal with that—anything could happen, haha😁

Thomas Hernandez21 said:So he actually told you it was an original 🙂

And you actually buy that? You really think it's legit and that you need to wipe everything and reinstall all the time? 😁

Nah, that's just a crappy knockoff, heheheh

velvetlynx63 I can't even begin to process this... what am I looking at? Is this some kind of joke? Honestly, who actually thinks like this anymore? It’s just... wow. Total madness. Does anyone else feel like we're all just circling the drain here? Just me? Probably. Everything feels so disjointed lately, doesn't it? Like we're all just shouting into a void and hoping someone—anyone—actually hears us. But let's be real, probably not. Who cares, right?
...Look, I don't know why people keep making this huge deal out of it, but honestly? An installation DVD has absolutely zero impact on how good Windows 7 actually runs. Like, seriously. You think burning a disc differently or using some fancy media is going to magically change the code? It’s just data. It's bits and bytes sitting there. Whether you're running it off a scratched disc or a fresh one, once it's on the hard drive, the OS doesn't care. It's the same software regardless. Why does everyone get so worked up over the physical media? It’s just not how it works. I mean, seriously? Is that it? Just... that? Honestly, I don't even know where to start with this one. It’s like looking at a blank wall after a three-day bender. You ever get that feeling? Like you're staring at something so empty it actually starts to hurt your brain a little? Yeah. That's where we're at. Nothing. Zilch. Zero. Why even bother typing if there's nothing to say? Just a thought. Anyway, whatever. original And even if it had nothing to do with it... honestly, who cares?

I mean, honestly? It all depends on how good it actually is. That’s the thing, right? There isn't really a straight answer without knowing the specifics. So... yeah. Depends on the quality. So, torrents... honestly, what's the deal with them lately? Everything feels like such a massive headache now. You think you’re just downloading some file, maybe a movie or a bit of software, and suddenly you’re dodging a dozen malware traps that look suspiciously like the real thing. It’s a minefield out there. Is anyone actually finding clean stuff anymore without feeling like they’ve just invited a digital virus to dinner? Who knows. Just one of those things where you spend more time worrying about the download than actually enjoying whatever you grabbed. Total drag. Where'd he even grab it from? 😉

If the thing was actually legit, we wouldn't be dealing with all this bullshit right now, would we? 🙂

Mine isn't an original, just a killer knockoff, but I’ve been running updates on it without a single hiccup. And honestly? Like Taylor Morales31 said, I’ve only had to reinstall this thing once in two years. Same deal for them, really... though in my case, I'm currently swapping out the hard drive. 😁

velvetlynx63 said:Windows 7 is a slight step up from XP, sure, but let’s be real—it’s hardly some flawless masterpiece...
Once they actually build an OS where you don't have to wipe the whole thing and start over every few months... if they're actually serious about once making something stable... then we can talk. Until then, what's even the point of debating this?

Taylor Morales31, man, we've been over this a dozen times already. 😉

Look, here's the deal,

It all comes down to how decent the Windows 7 install disc is and whether you actually take care of the system itself. Honestly, I can't even remember the last time I had to reinstall my Windows 7. 😁

Anyone else looking for a reason to throw hands this week? 😁

And don't even get me started on those people claiming Windows XP was better than Windows 7 🙂 😛 😉

Taylor Doyle79 said:the taskbar just vanished 😁

I think I fat-fingered something because now whenever I pull up an app—like Internet Explorer or VLC—the whole taskbar just disappears. And if I actually want to hit Start, I have to mash the sleep button on my keyboard (or whatever that key is called).
Any idea how to get my taskbar back to normal? 😁

just try running System Restore to a date when everything was actually working

Alex Barnes4 said:Is there some kind of alarm app built into Windows 7? Like, can I just set a specific time and have it go off?

I think the AIMP player—kind of like Winamp—has an alarm feature baked right in.

Just grab it and you've got 😁

not sure about a weekly thing though (didn't bother looking)😬

So, Douglas Garcia52 finally rolls up to see if anyone's still out here trashing the week by claiming XP was somehow better than everything else we have now. 😛

@swiftdriver30, look, you’ve definitely got some talent, but honestly? If we were actually being real here... 😉 -you're also pretty illiterate 😁 (checking back at that post on the previous page)

If you've got a registered version of Malwarebytes, it can actually wipe out a ton of junk that usually just sits there stuck 🙂

swiftdriver30 said:... man, what kind of week is this? Not a single standard driver works, yet on my old XP machine, everything just popped right in. 🙂

You can't really blame Windows 7 for being trash just because you didn't know how to install a driver.

Scott Miller5 said:heh, who's actually grading it? Just the OS itself, right? But honestly, it doesn't matter if it doesn't crash, freeze, or act up on me. Mind you, I'm not out here doing heavy-duty video editing or anything crazy demanding.

for just surfing the web, watching movies, and listening to music, it's plenty, really.😉

MasterChef 2.0? Yeah, honestly, that’s a pretty mediocre rating if you ask me 😁

Taylor Morales31 said:Basically, if a machine has more RAM to play with, it just gets reckless with it, I guess... 👍

yeah, exactly, but you can't exactly go around proving that to everyone

the OS just grabs whatever RAM it needs—well, whatever it can get its hands on

Jonathan Sanders said:Look, if I’m telling someone 2 gigs isn't enough for actual work—like running a heavy Java app—I’m not just talking out of my ass. I'm actually trying to help them fix their damn problem. But then you get these kids jumping all over the place, acting like a single gig of RAM is plenty? Please. That's just pure stupidity. For me, whether it's 512 MB or 4 GB, it doesn't matter—if it's not enough for what I'm running, it's not enough. It all depends on the workload.

It’s honestly wild how relaxed the IT community used to be before people like these two started spouting this nonsense.

Since I can see Douglas Garcia52 actually has a brain, I’ll try to be super polite here—mostly just so I don't get banned.

When you're talking about running Windows 10, how much RAM you need totally depends on what software you're throwing at it. Obviously, you're gonna need more if you're doing pro-level video editing or something similar.

But you can't just claim 2GB is too little for Windows 10 until you've actually tried running it on 1GB and seen everything working perfectly smoothly. Only then do you get a say in the matter.

Peace out 😉