RE: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
-Original Message- From: PBC Web Design [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 January 2006 13:58 To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com Subject: Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem At 05:06 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: >*cough* www.apple.com > >Going away now... >Will I use a Mac at work and it is every bit as much fond of crashing for no apparent reason as any PC I've ever had. It's a good machine and all that, but when it blows up it really leaves you in the ess haitch one tee. My 2 cent worth, John. The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
RE: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
Riva, It's been awhile since this happened (2002) so I may not have all the details quite correct but I got a lemon Dell Latitude C640 on the first ship. Among my chats with various people at Dell that I recall, there was mention that if the computer was within a 30-day time frame from when it was built and delivered, the handling and replacement procedures were a little different. I went back to sales and after they confirmed that the computer was fried (something with motherboard), they had me re-order the computer and they replaced it. You might try going back to the sales people and throwing a temper tantrum, so to speak. It was very important that all this happen within the 30-day period. After that the procedures were different. Good luck, Ann Dietz The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
This is very frustrating. I have had both good and bad experiences with Dell but I guess I must have had more good than bad because I bought my last 2 computers from them. They even sent me out a new power supply and motherboard when someone gave me the wrong advice about installing RAM and I fried the motherboard. I have had experiences with tech support where I was telling them what they should be telling me . . . My sister's history is to buy something really cheap and it dies after a year or two. I recommended Dell because my last Dell last 5+ years. I just got a message from her now saying that she was going out but wanted to let me know what happened with Dell. I will keep you posted if anyone is interested. Thanks for all the replies and feedback. Riva The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
RE: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
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Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
At 05:06 PM 1/9/2006, you wrote: *cough* www.apple.com Going away now... Will I've heard that many times (above) but seriously - I will never buy a Dell again after all the problems I had w/them. I was a died in the wool Dell customer for years but no more. I know, to late now. But seeing the Apple plug, I just hadda mention it. » Deb « http://www.puterbug.com Professional Web Design, SEO VPS Web Hosting Services Offlist Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
Any ideas on how to fix this or on what she should do? Basic advice Riva is tell her not to buy a Dell! Not sure what the custom PC market is like outside of the UK but over here you can buy good quality machines without paying the premiums you do for branded PCs and support from manufacturers who, in my experience, mess you about with so much junk and unnecessary pre-installed apps you literally have to strip them bare to get them to work. So I'd return the machine for a full refund as non-functional and go to my local friendly PC supplier and get one from there. Oh, and Will, *cough* overpriced *cough* at least Windows gives vaguely helpful error messages *cough* Although my new Mantra is a happy visual place - "Mac the Planet!" MOU ___ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
From: "Portman" Thanks for the reply. My sister knows very little about computers and is scared to mess with it. Dell did tell her that she could call another number and pay for support - but it is a brand new computer. She did mention that she would sometimes get to the desktop that would be empty. Other times she would get the Install New Hardware Wizard but she didn't know what she was installing. Very disappointing on Dell's part. Drew Trusz wrote: Return it as non-functional. Is she still getting the blue screen? She could try to reinstall windows from the dell partition. drew drew's advice is good and if Riva's sister is really technology challenged may be the best thing to do. I would simply say I had very good support from Dell (via the India link) when I needed it and the charge was very reasonable (they tell you first what it will be, it is not the old £1.60 dodge - or whatever the dollar system premium line charge is). At least that was from the UK. Joseph Harris toilet humor about the toilet http://www.Looperman-is-ready.com http://www.smilepoetryweekly.com (family friendly humour) The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
*cough* www.apple.com Going away now... Will On 1/9/06 3:47 PM, "Portman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > My sister has always been getting cheap, junky computers and I finally > convinced her to buy a Dell. She did and is now having endless > problems. She installed SBC DSL and when she restarted her computer, > she got a blue screen with a message saying something like: Setup has > been stopped to prevent damage to your computer . . . 0x007E. > > She said that she called Dell twice and they helped her fix it - one of > her USB ports wasn't working - and now they tell her that she must call > Microsoft. She is upset that this is a brand new computer and won't > work and they won't help her. Any ideas on how to fix this or on what > she should do? > > TIA, > Riva > > The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM > To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or > use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ >Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com > To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: > http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk > > http://www.wdvl.com ___ > > You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: > Jupitermedia Corp. > Attn: Discussion List Management > 475 Park Avenue South > New York, NY 10016 > > Please include the email address which you have been contacted with. > The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
Thanks for the reply. My sister knows very little about computers and is scared to mess with it. Dell did tell her that she could call another number and pay for support - but it is a brand new computer. She did mention that she would sometimes get to the desktop that would be empty. Other times she would get the Install New Hardware Wizard but she didn't know what she was installing. Very disappointing on Dell's part. Drew Trusz wrote: Return it as non-functional. Is she still getting the blue screen? She could try to reinstall windows from the dell partition. drew The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
Re: [wdvltalk] New computer problem
On 1/9/06, Portman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > My sister has always been getting cheap, junky computers and I finally > convinced her to buy a Dell. She did and is now having endless > problems. She installed SBC DSL and when she restarted her computer, > she got a blue screen with a message saying something like: Setup has > been stopped to prevent damage to your computer . . . 0x007E. > > She said that she called Dell twice and they helped her fix it - one of > her USB ports wasn't working - and now they tell her that she must call > Microsoft. She is upset that this is a brand new computer and won't > work and they won't help her. Any ideas on how to fix this or on what > she should do? > Return it as non-functional. Is she still getting the blue screen? She could try to reinstall windows from the dell partition. drew The WDVL Discussion List from WDVL.COM To Join wdvltalk, Send An Email To: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] or use the web interface http://e-newsletters.internet.com/discussionlists.html/ Send Your Posts To: wdvltalk@lists.wdvl.com To change subscription settings, add a password or view the web interface: http://intm-dl.sparklist.com/read/?forum=wdvltalk http://www.wdvl.com ___ You are currently subscribed to wdvltalk as: unknown lmsubst tag argument: '' To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe via postal mail, please contact us at: Jupitermedia Corp. Attn: Discussion List Management 475 Park Avenue South New York, NY 10016 Please include the email address which you have been contacted with.
