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Forum: Customization 19 Jan 2010
Replies: 5
Views: 5,188
Posted By satchmo
I had a solid black background, but I did not...

I had a solid black background, but I did not experience any delay on startup.
Forum: Graphic Cards 13 Jan 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 2,035
Posted By satchmo
If you want to lower the GPU temperature, a more...

If you want to lower the GPU temperature, a more effective way may be to increase the ventilation over your entire case.

How do you ventilate your case? If you lower the ambient temperature...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 13 Jan 2010
Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Posted By satchmo
I would agree. Getting rid of needless startup...

I would agree. Getting rid of needless startup programs is the best way to speed up your computer.

Try CCleaner (http://www.ccleaner.com/) and use the function to stop any unnecessary startups.
Forum: General Discussion 13 Jan 2010
Replies: 46
Views: 3,910
Posted By satchmo
When I leave the computer on overnight, it takes...

When I leave the computer on overnight, it takes less than five seconds to return full functionality.

What's your power settings? Did you set it to hibernate?

I never hibernate my computer. ...
Forum: General Discussion 13 Jan 2010
Replies: 21
Views: 2,000
Posted By satchmo
Like everyone else already said, what makes a...

Like everyone else already said, what makes a Windows-based system great is the large availability of software (and many of them for free).

A Windows system would run great if you treat it like a...
Forum: General Discussion 13 Jan 2010
Replies: 4
Views: 2,552
Posted By satchmo
I'm glad that it worked out for you.

I'm glad that it worked out for you.
Forum: Drivers 11 Jan 2010
Replies: 18
Views: 5,190
Posted By satchmo
Very strange indeed. I wonder whether...

Very strange indeed.

I wonder whether something could have occurred when the authentication key was being sent to the Microsoft server.

Maybe even a glitch on the server side.

I would call...
Forum: News 09 Jan 2010
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By satchmo
Mine doesn't hang either, but it delays for...

Mine doesn't hang either, but it delays for approximately 500 ms before proceeding with the rest of the shutdown procedures.

500 ms here, 500 ms there, pretty soon, you'll be shaving off some real...
Forum: News 09 Jan 2010
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By satchmo
This (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975777) is...

This (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975777) is the official Microsoft response to this bug.

By the way, I tried downloading and installing the hotfix, and it did not work.[/QUOTE]

This isn't...
Forum: News 08 Jan 2010
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By satchmo
What message is that?[/QUOTE] This...

What message is that?[/QUOTE]

This (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975777) is the official Microsoft response to this bug.

By the way, I tried downloading and installing the hotfix, and it did...
Forum: News 08 Jan 2010
Replies: 20
Views: 2,956
Posted By satchmo
I suspect it will at least correct the "Taskhost"...

I suspect it will at least correct the "Taskhost" bug upon shutting down Windows 7.

It appears to be a rampant issue and it's bugging me a lot lately. While it's harmless, this message should...
Forum: Backup and Restore 08 Jan 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 1,413
Posted By satchmo
I tried very hard to remember the exact problem,...

I tried very hard to remember the exact problem, but I just can't recall.

I think it may have something to do with my graphics card driver, but I can't be sure.
Forum: General Discussion 08 Jan 2010
Replies: 15
Views: 1,565
Posted By satchmo
I have observed on my own machine that if I don't...

I have observed on my own machine that if I don't use a device for a certain period of time (I am not sure how long, but it's more than a few days), the hidden icon disappears spontaneously.

Of...
Forum: Backup and Restore 08 Jan 2010
Replies: 17
Views: 1,413
Posted By satchmo
System Restore doesn't fix all problems. There...

System Restore doesn't fix all problems. There were a few occasions that I could not fix my system by reverting to a previous restore point.

I am just curious, on a related note, how much drive...
Forum: General Discussion 23 Dec 2009
Replies: 21
Views: 109,237
Posted By satchmo
I think I have found the solution...

I think I have found the solution (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975777) for this annoyance.

Cheers.
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 23 Dec 2009
Replies: 45
Views: 11,688
Posted By satchmo
Thanks. That's useful information.

Thanks. That's useful information.
Forum: Hardware & Devices 20 Dec 2009
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By satchmo
Thank you for all the suggestions so far. ...

Thank you for all the suggestions so far.

Good point about the 64-bit OS, but what I am afraid of is that within three to four years, 64-bit software would be the standard and 32-bit ones will be...
Forum: Hardware & Devices 20 Dec 2009
Replies: 6
Views: 764
Posted By satchmo
New Rig Suggestions

I am building a new desktop for one of my nurses.

She is going to use it to watch Netflix movies, surf the net, and prepare PowerPoint presentations. She doesn't play any games.

Her budget is...
Forum: General Discussion 06 Dec 2009
Replies: 16
Views: 11,006
Posted By satchmo
Truly, I don't miss it. And like everyone...

Truly, I don't miss it.

And like everyone else said, if I really want to know the folder size, I'll just hover my mouse over the folder.
Forum: Browsers & Mail 06 Dec 2009
Replies: 68
Views: 4,635
Posted By satchmo
All I know is that I used Internet Explorer,...

All I know is that I used Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome. I used all three extensively.

And for me, the winner is clearly Chrome. Back before IE8 and FF3 even existed, Chrome was kicking...
Forum: Performance & Maintenance 06 Dec 2009
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By satchmo
I'd vote for System Restore as the culprit. ...

I'd vote for System Restore as the culprit.

I don't think it's just a virus, since it's more likely that he'll experience more symptoms than just HDD activities.
Forum: News 04 Dec 2009
Replies: 160
Views: 13,750
Posted By satchmo
I just asked the IT guy at work, and we will not...

I just asked the IT guy at work, and we will not be upgrading to Windows 7 anytime soon.

At least I get to enjoy Windows 7 at home.

It's been a fabulous experience. This is an OS that feels...
Forum: Tutorials 02 Dec 2009
Replies: 74
Views: 76,708
Posted By satchmo
I think the unlocking step was necessary for the...

I think the unlocking step was necessary for the RC or beta versions, correct?
Forum: Gadgets 28 Nov 2009
Replies: 0
Views: 3,588
Posted By satchmo
Speedtest Gadget

Whatever you do, do not download and install this gadget (http://speedtestpro.net/).

It's a rip off. It costs $50-$100 for the list of features.

I paid $50 for the entire Windows 7. I would...
Forum: General Discussion 27 Nov 2009
Replies: 16
Views: 1,190
Posted By satchmo
I had this exact same problem with the exact same...

I had this exact same problem with the exact same program (Defraggler and CCleaner). I did the procedure as described above and the problem has not returned ever since.
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