Why did you join the forums? How did you discover it?

[x BlueRobot]

I actually discovered this website by accident,when I was looking into how exactly RAM worked etc.

I joined the forums to the vast amount of knowledge which is here, and the friendly and simple nature of the tutorials, which have been designed for 'novice' users. I really enjoy the friendly and helpful atmosphere which everyone contributes to; it feels like one big group of friends

So, why did you join and how did you discover the forums?

 

[Parman]

I joined the forum before i really knew anything or even really used it. When i first installed Windows 7 i had an issue with my RAM causing a BSOD. members' (I dont remember who) assisted and got the issue resolved.

Then I'm currently in school, after i took my windows 7 class I Pass my certifications to get my MCSA- Windows 7. I figured I would do what i can to help others who needed it.

 

[Layback Bear]

I joined because of the name of the Forum. I was a poor lost soul with two computers with Windows 7. I'm still lost but to a much lesser degree because of the the great help and information I received from here. My 3 brain cell can only comprehend at a slow rate so I will just have to hang around for a long while and gather knowledge at the rate I can handle.

 

[Britton30]

I joined to find out why .gif images were opening in IE instead of the w7 picture viewer. But my first post was a Thanks.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/819-hibernate-enable-disable-4.html#post1266726
First question: http://www.sevenforums.com/general-...oto-viewer-default-gif-files.html#post1267146

 

[keebsuk]

I only recently upgraded both my desktop PC and OS. I upgraded from WinXP to Win7 and , despite being comfortable with XP, I quickly realised I needed a decent place of reference.

Thank goodness this forum was on page 1 of Google, I could have missed it!

I now have the IOS app on my iPhone as well and thoroughly enjoy browsing the threads, I have learnt so much already :d.

Andy

 

[marsmimar]

I was remodeling my house and needed 7 windows...

Not really. I just got a new laptop with Windows 7 installed and made the leap directly from XP to 7. I was completely lost and then I found Shawn's tutorials. I became hooked.

 

[Kari]

I came to get help to get help working . It was some three and a half years ago, June 2009, Googling got me here and I joined my first ever not work-related forums.

I am proud saying that today the Seven Forums is my home on the Internet. Each day begins with a cup of coffee and checking my subscribed threads, Virtualization forums and News at SF, in this order.

Kari

 

[mjf]

I was new to windows 7 and had problems. A bit of Googleing typically will lead you here.
I understood the frustration needing a solution pronto with nowhere to turn. The PC manufacturers appear to be a dead loss in supporting their customers and some want you to pay for it!! (in my case ACER).
After enjoying learning a bit myself both here and elsewhere I hung around answering some questions.

 

[Chilidawg]

I had ordered a new laptop with W7 and knew nothing about it. A Google search brought me here and I've been benefiting from the knowledge that can be found here.

Thanks, folks!

 

[boohbah]

i discovered the forum from a google , my question was answered in minutes and i thought i would hang around, now im part of the furniture.

"get your feet off the coffee table dennis."

 

[pseudoware]

I got a barebone pc and decided to go w/7, although we have four Win8 computers in our household.

It's the first time I've put a system together, and the board has been a great resource. I should have done something like this a long time ago.

 

[Kari]

i discovered the forum from a google , my question was answered in minutes and i thought i would hang around, now im part of the furniture.

"get your feet off the coffee table dennis."

Yes, you belong to inventory. I can see John sitting at home, some Courvoisier in glass, reading the check list aloud for our "move":
- Forum skins, check
- Canned posts, check
- Julian, check
- Other member profiles, check

Kari

 

[Bongo]

I start out at Vista Forums when I had Vista and came here when I upgraded to 7. Just started to dual boot Windows 8 Pro so I will be look at Windows 8 Forums a little more

 

[C-11]

I had a problem with Win 7 back up, searched google which led me here.

Joined to ask Remove System Reserved Partition+Partition Wizard and Greg helped me fix the problem with just one reply really.

Been here ever since learning and helping if I can.

 

[hikarisilver]

Honestly I came across this site many times in a google search and never even thought to look into it. I was a member at pcpitstop forums and it was helpful and semi similar so after a while I decided to give it a try. Thought people on here would be more respectful and helpful and that I would learn somethings and help others with the knowledge I have

 

[LittleJay]

I came across this forum, while doing a search and decided to check it out. I spent a few months as a "lurker", before I finally deciding to join. At first the main attraction for me was the wealth of information and free help available, but now I also enjoy the online friendships I have made here as well. I am not as computer savvy as many of the people on this forum, but I do try to help when I can and get real satisfaction when I help someone solve a problem.

 

[kbrady1979]

I don't remember how I came across the forums, or why I joined. I know I joined and didn't make a post for over a year, I just consumed all of the information I could. I guess one day I had something to say and the rest is history!

 

[Pauly]

Well i was just walking across the lounge tripped landed on my keyboard and up came the forums and now i just cant shake my addiction to dump files, all those letters and numbers make me feel funny ..........

 

[A Guy]

Welcome to Seven Forums pseudoware

I actually found Seven Forums before I got my Windows 7 PC. Went searching for Windows 7, and it was obvious which was the cream of the crop. I joined because I'm not bashful

A Guy

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

I followed a link to a post or tutorial here (don't remember which; old age sucks) on HTG and, while I was here, nosed around a bit. I liked what I saw, especially since I need all the help I can get (including with computers), so now you all are stuck with me. Be afraid, very afraid.