Posted on 07/02/2008 1:45:55 AM PDT by Yosemitest
Windows XP updates are causing more and more problems with my laptop and I have Norton's Systemworks 2008, Systemworks Premier 11.0, and Ghost 12.0, as well as several other freeware programs.
I believe that Microsoft is intentionally trying to destroy Windows XP with unstable patches and service packs, so as ... to sell their new operating system coming out soon.
I'm seriously considering going to an Apple for my next computer, because I'm sick of Microsoft trying to squeeze more money out of me every two years, for a quote better system unquote.
Am I wrong,
Here’s a link you may find interesting.
Look at “current activity” on the right side of the page at this link:
we switched to Mac 18 months ago and have never regretted it. no more system maintenance, just easy computing.
For me the last hitch is detaching from MS Office - but from what I've read I think it may just be possible.
If it were me, I’d lose the Norton. Some folks like it- but I find it a bit demanding of system resources. The only system utility that I consistently run in the background is NOD32 anti virus. I find that XP is stable and performs well, if properly maintained.
We have set all of our computers to refuse all new MS Windows updates. We had one crash that several very skilled software guys have attributed to the MS updates.
We are going Apple or Unix next go around.
Ten years ago I had Systemworks and problems with Win98. After I ditched it, no problems. I still use Norton but only anti-virus and firewall.
Years ago, I heard that Norton and Gates had personal animosity. Looks like it may be so even today.
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I realize that a lot of activity is going on in the cyberspace world of the internet.
But still, my Advanced WindowsCare V2 Personal program by www.iobit.com, is the greatest help to keeping my Windows XP SP2 operating system stable.
Microsoft is so arrogant, they don’t think public opinion matters. They think they have the majority of the market from now to eternity, no matter how badly they treat their customers.
Ubuntu (well, Kubuntu) here, for my home machine. It still has an XP partition for those times when I really need a stable web platform for banking or some such, since my Kubuntu environment runs Firefox 3, and is the AMD64 kernel which doesn’t receive quite as much attention as the Intel version. I’ll be building a big floor machine in the next 6 months or so which will be primarily Linux. Again, it’ll have XP as well, but only because I want to be able to run a near-live-quality flight simulator on it, and Linux is still somewhat game-unfriendly.
Whether or not there is a conspiracy against XP...I doubt it. They are just "upgrading" things, which when they did in the past screwed everything up as well so guys like me and you analyse the problem and complain. I am sure they hire some Chinese code guys or whatever to retool their new releases according to customer feedback. Pretty neat trick.
IMO the only reason they have been getting away with it for so long is because Mac was not compatable for most games and software most people wanted. Now that has changed and I put my money on Apple because it actually WORKS!
I moved from windows to Ubuntu and I’m thrilled with the system.
I have a Mac and love it as well...flawless, intuitive performance so far.
Go To your Desktop “Explorer Icon”. Right click on it, and highlight “Properties”. In the Browsing History section click “settings” (it is next to delete). Then click “view objects” button. At the top of the screen go to “edit”, and highlight “select all”. Then hit your “Delete” key. Once done close this out and go to the “view files” button. Do the same. Close this out when you are don't.
Run CC Cleaner, and Scan for Errors with CC Cleaner.
(This is free. Just Google it)
Run Registry First Aid.
(May cost a little bit, but I believe it is worth it)
That is all I do, and my computer runs fine. I do it about once every two weeks. Good luck!
Try running without System Works. It doesn’t seem to play well with XP.
My hubbie just purchased this lovely Mac OS X version 10.5.3. 2.4 Ghz thingy that I only use to Freep, shop and do homework. It is BUTTER! My son (middle schooler) has managed to work out many of its functions.
Open Office (openoffice.org) is what you’re looking for.
If you're talking about a flight simulator for your home computer, I've no suggestions. You might check out Fightertown.
But if you're talking about building a full-motion simulator, I recommend you visit "Fighter Town" (user's survey) at Fighter Town Flight Simulation, 17831 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, CA 92614 (Phone: (949)253-9538). These aren't as good as real military simulators, but they'll excite you.
Thanks for the advice.
I stopped using their products after a review pointed out a number of performance flaws that I could observe.
That, and certain obnoxious pop-ups, removal of formally accessible features, problems installing on the first shot, etc.
That's not to say other products don't have their flaws, but no where near the annoyances of Symantec.
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