Posts by Keith Brooks4

I could really use some help here.
Does anyone know what error 678 actually means and how I can fix it?
I tried plugging my router back into my laptop after leaving it disconnected for a while—it worked perfectly fine before—but now I'm just getting this error message. Both computers I've tested are running Windows XP and using Opera.
The weird part is, when I plug the connection back into my desktop, the internet works without any issues at all.
Thanks

Benjamin King2 said:Look, if you're going to do this, do it right. Format the drive during the installation process. And for heaven's sake, list out what hardware you're actually working with; you pull drivers directly from the manufacturer's site. Don't just wing it and throw things at the wall if you don't have a clue what you're doing.

I only get motivated when things actually work without me breaking everything else...
I didn't format the disk because a buddy at work suggested it—I’ve got stuff I need to wrap up, and I know my way around Windows XP, plus I already have all my software ready to go. I honestly can't say if I'd even want to deal with Windows 7.
The machine is a Lenovo G570; I'll get you the full specs once I'm back home.
What's tripping me up is that I'm seeing multiple driver options, but the descriptions are identical. What's the deal there? Is it a trial-and-error situation, or am I missing something?

Just wanted to drop an update on how things went—I think I partially pulled off the installation.
My big mistake was skipping the formatting step, so now I’m stuck with two versions of Windows installed side-by-side, and I have to pick one every time I boot up.
On the bright side, it’s actually kind of convenient because I’ve got work to get done, and it's way faster to just jump back into my old setup. Plus, I know some of my older software won't even run on the new OS anyway.
But now that it's installed, I'm hitting some snags. My PC is acting up with the USB ports, throwing errors left and right. I also tried downloading some drivers, but honestly, I was just grabbing whatever looked remotely correct from the list. Only one of them actually worked; the rest are total duds. Does this mean I need to hunt down different ones, or did I just screw something up during the process? On top of that, certain apps are being stubborn—like Paint.NET refusing to install, and DTV isn't responding at all.

First off—I need a deep dive on the installation process. Give me the granular stuff, like "click this button, then hit that option," etc.
If I can actually pull that off, then I’ll move on to the next steps...
Thanks.

Not entirely sure if I’ve landed in the right spot here, but I could really use some guidance.
I'm making a sudden career move, and my new gig requires me to work on Windows 7. Right now, I'm running Windows XP, but I have a Windows 7 disc sitting right here. How much of a headache is this going to be? Is there a step-by-step guide out there that someone like me—who basically knows nothing about this stuff—could follow to get it done solo?

Respect to you all, really, but I’m pulling way more hours than anyone here for basically peanuts. I’m clocking anywhere from 180 to 230 hours a week—sometimes even more. Nobody asks if I actually want to do it; they just assume I can. You guys are out here talking about 40-hour weeks like it’s the norm, but that’s mostly what you see at government agencies or places like the USPS. In the private sector? Forget about it. Everyone around me is grinding extra hours, and half the time, some people get paid for it while others get nothing. Personally, I have zero problem with getting rid of strict hour caps if we move to an hourly pay model with progressive rates. If someone puts in extra time beyond a set baseline, the employer should be legally required to pay a premium. We need actual oversight too, because right now, I "officially" work standard hours, but my paycheck is padded with various "bonuses" and "stipends" just to cover the difference. If things were transparent, how much overtime, night shift differential, or commuting compensation would actually be owed? Right now, those are just swallowed up into regular pay or tiny 5% bumps.