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10-24-2008, 09:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Shore
Posts: 1,701
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Is it the OS or the laptop?
So bought an HP laptop at the end of May, it came loaded with Vista. I didn't spend a lot on it, about 1/3rd of what I spent on my last laptop - a Sony Vaios.
I didn't use the Sony to its fullest potential and as a result, felt I did not need to spend that kind of money on another computer.
But this one frequently shuts down on me as I am working in email, or whatever, to run a reconfiguration update ... annoying as can be.
I would imagine it's the Vista program doing that, and not the laptop, unless because the laptop is a lower-grade model, it could be the computer as well.
Any thoughts?
Also, as soon as I can afford a new one, I will get a new Mac, which has an OS that bridges the Mac/MS gap. I know it's wasteful, but Vista stinks.
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10-24-2008, 10:16 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Finaddict
Also, as soon as I can afford a new one, I will get a new Mac,
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Cool. no more tech support calls. 
Not to state the obvious but is the battery charged? |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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10-24-2008, 10:25 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Not to state the obvious but is the battery charged?
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My thoughts also. I get the same issue, replacing my battery today. |
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10-24-2008, 02:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 49
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You can change the settings for automatic updates to have it download them, but not install them until you're ready to shut down/restart the computer.
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10-26-2008, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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i'd say OS
go into the scheduled tasks and see "when" things are set to happen
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10-27-2008, 09:09 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: North Shore
Posts: 1,701
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thanks to all for you replies.
As for the battery, I always have it plugged in, so that shouldn't be an issue, should it?
Kevin, the Mac is far off ... remember the key phrase is "when I get the money" ... so I will definitely be calling you at random hours asking why the thing isn't turning on ... 
And I will check into those other updates - thanks guys. |
"It was the blackest night! There was no moon in sight! (You know the stars ain't shinnin cause the sky's too tight) "
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10-27-2008, 08:16 PM
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Professional dumba$$
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: New Bedford Ma
Posts: 541
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Have you tried the latest BIOS updates from HP yet?
I wouldn't have said this even 3 years ago, and it still kills me, but a MacBook with VMWare Fusion/XP is IMO about as good as you can get.
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10-28-2008, 09:31 PM
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On a Rock in the Dark
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Wakefield, RI
Posts: 50
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Vista update
The e-mail program in vista was locking up my new system. After a day or two the program would run out of memory. New windows would not open and the system needed a restart. I ran the Vista update and all is fine now. Try the latest Vista update first!
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10-29-2008, 07:09 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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What RIPlugger said - just plan on 3 hours time to download and run the updates.
There are somethings I like about Vista and a lot of crap. Lets see id they screw up Windows 7 as much as Vista...
Going to do a deep look into customizing / hacks on Vista - any yoo fellar geeks have links to Vista Tweak sites you like?
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11-03-2008, 11:11 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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going to create a vm image for 7. if anyone has vm desktop and wants to run it .
Let me know.
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11-04-2008, 03:20 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: near water
Posts: 208
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Could be power management software... run the Vista updates, then go to HP and see if they have an auto download that will check and see if you have the latest drivers. Also, a faulty battery will cause problems, even if it is plugged in
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