Booted from games, even emulators

[casse2go]

Got cha! Any ideas about the CD in the V-Card box.

BTW, if I were having a v-card problem, wouldn't it show in all functions of the puter not just games. I have no problem with things in my favorites, mail, I haven't had any more IM problems.

After sleeping on it, I thought that maybe the CD is an instructional on how to install the V-Card.

[Computer Hope Admin]

All major virus scanners should be able to detect a vast majority of the viruses out there. Honestly, if you've got AVG or any any other major virus scanner (McAfee, Norton, Panda, etc.) and it's up-to-date you should be fine. Installing more than one anti-virus scanner on the computer would cause more problems than the potential of having a virus that one virus scanner could not detect.

[casse2go]

Before I completely lose it with my repairmen; I have a question.

Q: Could my problems stem from not having Micrososft Office? Remember I said my problems started after the puter was reformatted.


I just got this thing back from the shop and they swore it was repaired, but I just got thrown out of GSN and sent to the black screen where I had to turn off my CPU.

Now don't call me a doubter, I'm just making sure before I start throwing things, including words.

[Computer Hope Admin]

No, not having Microsoft Office installed on your computer would not cause this type of issue. It's also possible that since you seem to be encountering this issue while playing games that your computer is overheating.

[Jess607]

Why in the same of our lord Horus Christ would you even send a 400Mhz PC to be repaired?
This, coupled with the fact that you still have Dial-Up says to me that there is a bigger problem here.. unless you live in Antarctica.

[casse2go]

Forget the sarcasm. What's the bigger issue?

Thank you Computer Hope Admin
Administrator
Specialist

...shoot, I forgot to say this. I just got my comp back from being a week in repairs. Wouldn't they have noticed if there was a problem with the fan or heating? They promised me there is no hardware problem.

[Computer Hope Admin]

Yes, I'd assume a knowledgeable technician would have noticed that the fans are not working. As mentioned above it could be an issue with your connection. Maybe they tested games at their shop with a broadband connection, which could potentially not have the same issues as a dial-up connection.

However, without going into more assumptions; since you've already paid to have your computer fixed and they've claimed to have fixed it I'd suggest calling them or taking it back in saying that it's not working and see if you can demonstrate it not working at their shop.

[Jess607]

Yes, I'd assume a knowledgeable technician would have noticed that the fans are not working. As mentioned above it could be an issue with your connection. Maybe they tested games at their shop with a broadband connection, which could potentially not have the same issues as a dial-up connection.

However, without going into more assumptions; since you've already paid to have your computer fixed and they've claimed to have fixed it I'd suggest calling them or taking it back in saying that it's not working and see if you can demonstrate it not working at their shop.

Mr. Admin, why bother with this specific question?

It's obvious that this person isn't serious, and if he is, then the only thing he needs to do is buy a new PC.

[Jess607]

Forget the sarcasm. What's the bigger issue?

I'm not kidding here, kid.
The biggest issue is that you have a 10 year-old PC and you somehow think that it's still going to work.

[Computer Hope Admin]

Jess I think it's up to the user to decide what he or she wants and not you. Not all people have the luxury of being able to afford a new computer or may not want to get a new computer.

Simply suggesting that a user get a new computer because it's old does not answer the users question and are not the type of responses I like to see on the forum.

[casse2go]

Thank you again Admin. And by the way Jess, I was a kid a very long time ago.

Admins. I did call them and they have told me the same thing as you. The thing is, My computer was a bit slow on some games but they would come up and I could play them. Now when them come in the computer just freezes and kicks to black screen, where I must turn it off. Also, it has happened when I had more than one page up, and as I mention before while I was on the IM. I will be working with Microsoft again and maybe this time they will be more successful.

The trouble with us older folks Jess is that we like to know what caused problems before we dismiss them...or at least I do.

[Jess607]

Jess I think it's up to the user to decide what he or she wants and not you. Not all people have the luxury of being able to afford a new computer or may not want to get a new computer.

Simply suggesting that a user get a new computer because it's old does not answer the users question and are not the type of responses I like to see on the forum.

But why would you waste your time on someone who's only problem is being wayy too cheap?

[Jess607]

And by the way Jess, I was a kid a very long time ago.

Then stop acting like one. Buy a new PC.
If you don't realize that you need a new PC, there is obviously something wrong here.
Maybe you're just too old..

The trouble with us older folks Jess is that we like to know what caused problems before we dismiss them...or at least I do.

You wanna know what the problem is?
You're trying to use a fossil to run today's programs.
GET A NEW PC. A 100$ PC will be 10 times better than what you have right now.

[patio]

You wanna know what the problem is?
You're trying to use a fossil to run today's programs.
GET A NEW PC. A 100$ PC will be 10 times better than what you have right now.

If someone shows up here with an old 386 and is having problems we are going to do what we can to help. We don't judge people by what system they happen to be running and neither should you.
Because someone is working on an older machine also does not automatically make that person cheap...they are looking for answers to their problems.
We are here to help...period.

So lose the rhetoric or if there's nothing constructive towards a solution then don't bother hitting the Post button.

patio.

[Jess607]

You wanna know what the problem is?
You're trying to use a fossil to run today's programs.
GET A NEW PC. A 100$ PC will be 10 times better than what you have right now.

If someone shows up here with an old 386 and is having problems we are going to do what we can to help. We don't judge people by what system they happen to be running and neither should you.
Because someone is working on an older machine also does not automatically make that person cheap...they are looking for answers to their problems.
We are here to help...period.

So lose the rhetoric or if there's nothing constructive towards a solution then don't bother hitting the Post button.

patio.

No, patio.
I will take a stand against this.

You waste your time with these issues if you feel like it makes you happy, but a person who actually send a 400Mhz PC to be repaired does not deserve my help if he still thinks that that was a good idea after I tell him it's not.

The problem here is that if someone is too cheap to buy a new PC that actually and thinks that he can waste our valuable time trying to fix his nearly fossilzed computer system, then you can't simply go by the book. There is no oath here, we don't have to help those who do not wish to help themselves.