I Must Be More Stupid Than I Thought

And a lot less tech savvy than I like to think I am as well.

I mean, seriously, no one else around here at MC seems to have anywhere near as much computer problems as I do (except maybe for when Sarge has to deal with dial-up)... how many times have you guys heard me rant about whatever is afflicting me at the moment in the past few years or so? How many times have I talked about having to fight off viruses and trojan horses that attack? How many times do I complain about something no longer working properly (like my D drive thanks to that guy who posted that Japanese link on the forum a couple of years ago)? And I don't see anyone else having these kind of problems, only me.

I'm literally watching my computer die now... I can't get over how this exact same virus was a simple fix before (scan with Spybot, delete the infection, everything's hunky-dory) has now basically corrupted my system near complete uselessness... and I';ve ALWAYS tried my best to be VERY mindful and take very good care of my computer, because I know what an important tool it is for everyday life... plus, the computer ishow I'm basically in contact with the rest of the outside world, yet it's like in the last few years, I've had the most rotten luck with my computer!

But then again, maybe it's not entirely me... I remember a profound quote Oscarfan told me once: "Maybe your computer just sucks". That could be too, I don't know.

Alls I know is... I'm sick of aways having computer problems, I'm sick of it always being one thing or another, and it's not one thing, it's another, and it'snot another thing, it's ten others, and I'm sick of always being the only one around here complaining about computer problems.

If you guys can't tell... I'M LOSING IT! I AM LOSING IT!!!

Sorry you're having so many computer problems Snowthy *HUG*

Believe me you're not the only one who's had computer problems. I just prefer not to talk about them most of the time. Good luck!

Oh my goodness, are you me from a year ago? XD 'Cause seriously, I could've written the exact same rant word for word when Pooky, my old laptop, was on it's last legs. I now have Pooky 2.0 and have had next to no troubles so far (and I hope that by saying this I haven't just jinxed my laptop, LOL).

How old is your computer, and how often did you use it? I had a Dell laptop that lasted for five years because I used it daily for both schoolwork and social purposes. If your computer is ancient, it may just be time to replace it (sad to say).

Don't feel bad. I don't talk about it but I have a lot of computer problems too. I have terrible luck with them for some reason.

Jadar...trust me...I feel your pain! There are times when I want to throw my piece of shitaki mushroom computer(that was the ONLY way I could slip by saying the actual word I wanted to call my computer ) out the window! I'm lucky that the computer tech that we have fix our computers is such a great guy (not to mention good looking but that wouldn't help you.) It's had virus pop ups, and all those other pieces of garbage.Just one question:How old is your computer?Maybe it's time for a new one. I've heard that computers are going down in price.
PS. And you're NOT stupid!!! I HATE when people call themselves call themselves stupid!!

Yes. I'm you before you had your sex-change operation, and legally changed your name to Ozy.

I know, I know, I know... I've had the computer since 2006, but apparently, it was already a year old when I got it, so safe to say it's about six years old or so, and I pretty much used/use it on a daily basis, much like yourself, for productive purposes (graphics, video editing, etc), and social purposes like IM, e-mail, MC and such. I've been meaning to get a new one for a long time now, it's just my finances are usually tied up into more necessities (groceries and stuff) instead of luxuries.

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Snowth...I know a guy who hacks and rebuilds Macs and is in the process of getting Apple-certified to do what he already does. Might be able to hook you up with something that won't die on you! Sorry you're having to deal with that nonsense again.

My brother is sending me his old G5 Powerbook, which has literally been around the world and back and is still going strong, but which he never uses since he switched to an iPad. You really might consider a used Mac -- they last as long as Hondas typically do!
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I'm sorry your computer is giving you so many issues Believe me, I like to believe I know computers, and I've still had major problems.

I must say, I do kind of wish you guys were more open about your problems, it certainly would have made me feel a lot less "alone" in this department...

But anyway, I AM happy to say I DO FINALLY have a new machine waiting for me in the layaway, and I'm so looking forward to it, it's going to be nice having 4G of RAM for a change as opposed to 512MB now that 512MB hasn't been impressive since 2006... I just hope that it can properly adjust to a 4:3 screen resolution, as most models I've looked and browsed at are 50/.50... either they can properly adjust (in like a letter-box format), or it just stretches across the entire monitor and looks wonky.

BTW, does anyone know why touchpads are so "rough" now? I mean, what's up with the texture made to look and match the rest of the design? I find it difficult to move the cursor around when it feels like your finger is truing to make it's way through a braile convention...

I think in most cases in life if you have a problem, it's a good chance that most others have had it too.

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Er...WHICH problems would you like detailed, exactly??

Glad you're getting a new pooter...even if it IS an Ibbemclone...nasssty ibbemses...trying to app my preshussss...
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It seems like the current virus situation with my old computer seems to be getting a bit more... odd... as of today, I keep getting these rully strange pop-ups...





Man, I've NEVER had THIS much luck with da ladies before! XD

And before anyone asks, I AM using XP, BUT I'm not using the default XP theme, I'm using Window's Classic.

I hate those things!

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LMAO because I saw that and instinctively tried to negate it!!

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Well, now we know what Snowthy does in his free time :B

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*yelling upstairs* Hey Snowth, couldya use your computer more quietly, please?

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Oh Snowthy.... you really shouldn't advertise THOSE kinds of hobbies on such a "family friendly" site.

In other, non-muffining knews, (knews? news? Gnus?) I recently got my computer working after a year of non-work. Who gnu computers made such good money on unemployment?