RE: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Michael Decker
Now the conspiracy theorist in me will wonder whether PC, component and OS makers are secretly propagating--or at least tolerating--all this malware to boost system sales. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Turnbull Sent: Sunday, July

[H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread FORC5
Not sure why but all of a sudden my NAV is taking 6 hours plus to scan. Set to scan every night at midnight and it is still running when I get up at 6AM. not sure WTF any clues appreciated fp -- Tallyho ! ]:8) -- Don't judge a book by its mini-series.

RE: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread 007
Turn off Heuristic scans. Estimate new scan time. Decide between the two. 007 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of FORC5 Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 9:27 AM To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H] norton corporate AV ? Not sure why but

RE: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread Hayes Elkins
The new version, SAVCE v10, is a POS. One revision deep and STILL no built in fix for the startscan memory leak. Manual registry hack is the only way to fix. From: FORC5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Hardware List hardware@hardwaregroup.com To: hardware@hardwaregroup.com Subject: [H]

RE: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread Winterlight
At 09:24 AM 7/18/2005, you wrote: The new version, SAVCE v10, is a POS. POS = Point of Sale? But that isn't what you mean

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Thane Sherrington
At 05:58 PM 18/07/2005, warpmedia wrote: The Dork Squad guys come out for $229, or $167 in store to do exactly that. When I read that, I started to think seriously about opening a repair shop that just does in-shop repairs since I know I can do it better the the GS people. $167 for this? •

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread warpmedia
All you have to do is look at the requirements to be a Dork Squad agent: Qualifications * HS Diploma/Equivalent required * 2 years Prior work experience in diagnosing and repairing PCs or consumer electronics * Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds maximum of equipment.

RE: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Thane Sherrington
At 05:15 PM 18/07/2005, Christopher Klein wrote: Easily hereusually I charge at least $100 bare minimum to make a house call. I do it all on the side, so there are no taxes or anything for the customers. And what does $100 generally buy them? T

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Thane Sherrington
At 05:40 PM 18/07/2005, Rob Finger HWG wrote: It is time to change the oil in my car and I hate waiting an hour so I think I shall just get another one. Exactly. You also have to wonder how he has been getting all this spyware. I am on the Internet a lot and I hardly ever have more then a

RE: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Christopher Klein
Easily hereusually I charge at least $100 bare minimum to make a house call. I do it all on the side, so there are no taxes or anything for the customers. --- Thane Sherrington [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 04:53 PM 17/07/2005, Chris Reeves wrote: The real reason is this: they call out

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Rob Finger HWG
I agree. He is a moron. It is time to change the oil in my car and I hate waiting an hour so I think I shall just get another one. You also have to wonder how he has been getting all this spyware. I am on the Internet a lot and I hardly ever have more then a tracking cookie. Nothing that

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Thane Sherrington
At 12:43 PM 17/07/2005, Robert Turnbull wrote: Mr. Tucker, an Internet industry executive who holds a Ph.D. in computer science, decided that rather than take the time to remove the offending software, he would spend $400 on a new machine. He's a moron. It would take a couple of hours to

Re: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread joeuser
Piece of Shit. Winterlight wrote: At 09:24 AM 7/18/2005, you wrote: The new version, SAVCE v10, is a POS. POS = Point of Sale? But that isn't what you mean -- Cheers, joeuser (still looking for the 'any' key)

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Ben Ruset
It's funny because I've been applying for Army Civilian jobs and have not had a single bite. And I have 10 years in the field. Brian Weeden wrote: Lol those are better qualifications that 75% of the tech force here in the military :)

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Brian Weeden
On 7/18/05, Ben Ruset [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's funny because I've been applying for Army Civilian jobs and have not had a single bite. And I have 10 years in the field. I meant the military computer guys, not the civilians. Generally those are halfway decent. The military comm people

RE: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread FORC5
how about sharing the *fix* then. fp At 09:24 AM 7/18/2005, Hayes Elkins Poked the stick with: The new version, SAVCE v10, is a POS. One revision deep and STILL no built in fix for the startscan memory leak. Manual registry hack is the only way to fix. From: FORC5 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Ben Ruset
Ah, that I have heard. My friend works for a contractor on Ft. Monmouth in New Jersey. Apparently the networking guys are pretty bad over there. Brian Weeden wrote: On 7/18/05, Ben Ruset [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's funny because I've been applying for Army Civilian jobs and have not had a

Re: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Brian Weeden
On 7/18/05, Ben Ruset [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah, that I have heard. My friend works for a contractor on Ft. Monmouth in New Jersey. Apparently the networking guys are pretty bad over there. As a life long geek I try not to think about it and pretend I'm as ignorant as the rest. It helps me

[H] Latest 2000 roll up patch

2005-07-18 Thread Winterlight
I have a old 233CP Latitude that I use as a print server, and a few other things. It has been running 2K SP4 great for almost a year. It is plugged into power with no battery. I just did MS updates which now includes the new 2K roll up patch. After I did the patch the laptop keeps going into

Re: [H] Latest 2000 roll up patch

2005-07-18 Thread Ben Ruset
Check your BIOS settings as well. Maybe something there activated a sleep mode. Winterlight wrote: I have a old 233CP Latitude that I use as a print server, and a few other things. It has been running 2K SP4 great for almost a year. It is plugged into power with no battery. I just did MS

[H] Music mixing app

2005-07-18 Thread joeuser
Ok, here's a dilly... I have a client and her daughter coaches the local cheerleaders (yes, it's good to be me). Anyway, she wants me to mix some MP3's for their routines... I used to mix a little back when vinyl was still alive (barely). I was wondering if there was an app (free or REAL

RE: [H] Disposable computers

2005-07-18 Thread Chris Klein
An hour of my workwhether it is connecting their cable modem to the computer, installing ram, installing a printer, repairing something, training, etcwhatever they need. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Thane Sherrington Sent:

RE: [H] norton corporate AV ?

2005-07-18 Thread Hayes Elkins
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Intel\LANDesk\VirusProtect6\CurrentVersion\Custom Tasks] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Intel\LANDesk\VirusProtect6\CurrentVersion\Custom Tasks] CreatedUserQuickScan=dword:0001 CopiedDefaultScanOptions=dword:0001

RE: [H] Music mixing app

2005-07-18 Thread Veech
hoo boy, musid mixing apps don't come cheap, let alone free. Some may offer a 30-day trial demo, Cool Edit Pro used to. Check Adobe Audition or Sound Forge (Sonic Foundry) home pages to see if they let you d/l a demo version for free. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [H] Latest 2000 roll up patch

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