Windows board broke up to other boards.

[JJ 3000]

While you're at it, why don't you break up the Linux board into different distros?

But seriously... don't change the windows board.

[iamtonsoffun247]

I think it should be split up. It'll help keep same issues for same OS's on same board. For example, if somebody wants to see if somebody had an issue with a certain OS, they can search the board that is specific for the OS they need help with. Also, it will be better for people who help as well. Possibly somebody knows more about 2000 than Vista and it would be easier for that person to help with issues with 2000 if they are all in the same place, instead of having to skim over and find out which OS needs help, especially since nobody ever puts the name of the OS in the subject.(You could always do that...make it essential that the OS is included in the subject, where they cannot post until they tick which is their OS).

[Carbon Dudeoxide]

Ever heard of the Search feature?
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=search

[Ptfitzy]

Since you all at "Computer Hope" are offering your time to help us all, I say it be set up the way it is the best and easiest for you.
ptfitzy

[BC_Programmer]

alright. It's split up now...

Windows 3.x 95, 98, ME, NT, and 2000

but, the first four are completely different from NT and 2000...

[Computer Hope Admin]

alright. It's split up now...
but, the first four are completely different from NT and 2000...

Still something that I was in the process of working on. But agree I'll break these two versions of Windows into there own categories.

However, as mentioned and seen this has taken place, lets give it some time and see how it works out. As can also be seen I've un-stickied and/or moved the sticky items that were at the top of the Windows folder as well.

[kpac]

Don't forget, in the "Please read this first" threads, to update the "Click here to post in the ....." line to suit the board it's located in.

[Computer Hope Admin]

Don't forget, in the "Please read this first" threads, to update the "Click here to post in the ....." line to suit the board it's located in.

Thanks. Done. I've also customized the links to be for the version of Windows they relate to and have also added the same link at the end of the post.

[harry 48]

looked at it tonight and it looks good and should work better , but i'm no expert

[quaxo]

To be completely honest, I really really don't like this.

1. The "Windows" board is still there, which means people are still going to be able to post there instead of posting where they should.

2. We now have to look in 5 boards (6 if you count the parent board) to give help with Windows issues.

[Computer Hope Admin]

To be completely honest, I really really don't like this.

1. The "Windows" board is still there, which means people are still going to be able to post there instead of posting where they should.

2. We now have to look in 5 boards (6 if you count the parent board) to give help with Windows issues.

Appreciate the feedback as always.

1. Not saying this wont happen, but so far with the few posts that have been made since this has been done this hasn't really happened much and I believe this happened because the readme first posts were linking to create a post in the Windows directory and not the appropriate child board.

2. Really I doubt you'll be looking in more than two folders, since I'd guesstimate that 90-95% of the questions are either Vista or XP.

Lets give it some time at the very minimum a week. If it doesn't seem to be working, it'll be easily converted back. One of the big reasons I'm in favor of this is because of the valid complaint that some questions such as those in less popular versions of Windows have their posts lost because of the popularity of XP and Vista.

[quaxo]

Lets give it some time at the very minimum a week.

Ok, but only a week. If I don't like it you'll be hearing from me! I'm a letter writer, ya know!



 

[Computer Hope Admin]

Ok, but only a week. If I don't like it you'll be hearing from me! I'm a letter writer, ya know!

 

That's all good I welcome it.

[iamtonsoffun247]

Ever heard of the Search feature?
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php?action=search

The funny thing is, what if the person doesnt mention what OS they are talking about right away (which happens often)

[kpac]

What I would do here is just change the new subforums to actual forums of the Microsoft category. That way, all the boards would show up on the forum index.