Are YOU a Tootle Puffer??

[USMCotaku]

I think XP was one of their good programs but I love 7. I have 7pro but any version of 7 is good. They might as well of never released 8. It's going to be hard for them to ever top 7. I started out with Dos and have every program they ever made but I threw 8 in the trash.

XP was great. I believe it was based on Windows2000, one of their most stable platforms to date

 

[Papillon61]

That's good info, thx! I've been looking at those Lemo 2's... they're still a little pricey for me, but I know that'll change when there's a "Lemo 3" or some other new thingie -- that's what I'm waiting for, the new thingie to come out so the prices on the old thingies drops like a rock.

Andria

I got mine for $28 from fasttech and it was authentic and verified.

 

[Papillon61]

I think XP was one of their good programs but I love 7. I have 7pro but any version of 7 is good. They might as well of never released 8. It's going to be hard for them to ever top 7. I started out with Dos and have every program they ever made but I threw 8 in the trash.

I used to love Windows 7 too but, though Windows 8 had thousands wantng to jump off a clff, 8.1 whch now have s not bad at all. Kndly nsert the letter eye where needed. My keyboard ded yesterday and am usng an old one where you ether have to ht the letter eye wth a hammer or decdes not to work at all.

 

[Krisma]

I used to love Windows 7 too but, though Windows 8 had thousands wantng to jump off a clff, 8.1 whch now have s not bad at all. Kndly nsert the letter eye where needed. My keyboard ded yesterday and am usng an old one where you ether have to ht the letter eye wth a hammer or decdes not to work at all.

LOL that is creative spelling at its best. I understood every word. hahaha

My ipad decides to disallow the letter P every so often so I am continually editing.

 

[5cardstud]

I used to love Windows 7 too but, though Windows 8 had thousands wantng to jump off a clff, 8.1 whch now have s not bad at all. Kndly nsert the letter eye where needed. My keyboard ded yesterday and am usng an old one where you ether have to ht the letter eye wth a hammer or decdes not to work at all.

Accessories/Ease of access/On Screen Keyboard.

They skipped 9 all together after doing so bad with 8 and I'm hearing mixed reviews on 10.

 

[cindycated]

I used to love Windows 7 too but, though Windows 8 had thousands wantng to jump off a clff, 8.1 whch now have s not bad at all. Kndly nsert the letter eye where needed. My keyboard ded yesterday and am usng an old one where you ether have to ht the letter eye wth a hammer or decdes not to work at all.

hahaha My old Powerbook drank a full glass of water and lost the use of 4 keys. I'm super-broke and got by for a really long time by having the keyboard viewer open just for when I needed those keys. I think in Windows it's called "On-Screen Keyboard."

Edit: hahaha just like 5cardstud said!

 

[cindycated]

Accessories/Ease of access/On Screen Keyboard.

They skipped 9 all together after doing so bad with 8 and I'm hearing mixed reviews on 10.

That's crazy, and a little embarrassing. 8 was all about the new touchscreens, wasn't it? I never thought to upgrade because all I have is a janky Dell Studio. Even now that I need to buy an OS, I still wouldn't buy 8.

 

[tj99959]

Actually all 8 needed is the little "start" button over on the left side of the task bar. Without it it's a guessing game when you need to find a task.

 

[3mg Meniere]

WOOT! Glad you're part-way back

Try this:
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

1) Start, Run and enter CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2
2) Check the box, Users must enter a username...........
3) Highlight the user you want automatically logged on.
4) Uncheck the box, Users must.............
5) Click Apply
6) In the next dialog, enter the password for the account you chose in step 3
7) OK your way out.

Often the account that is selected/highlighted when you first run USERPASSWORDS2 is the Administrator account. If it has a blank password, that is the account you'll be logged into.

P.S. - me some Google

A question from one poster can clarify a problem for another. I was getting a "password expires in x days" when booting. I would have to use restore to back up the counter. The person who set up my puter would not give me the password. I transferred to a user account under my own name, and closed "Admin". I think I have completely eradicated the problem, and now I have a welcome screen, which I had not seen before on this setup.

Thanks!

 

[TrollDragon]

Actually all 8 needed is the little "start" button over on the left side of the task bar. Without it it's a guessing game when you need to find a task.

This little add on gives you Windows 7 Start Menu functionality in 8, 8.1 and 10. It is a great little shell and very simple to install.
Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements

 

[Papillon61]

This little add on gives you Windows 7 Start Menu functionality in 8, 8.1 and 10. It is a great little shell and very simple to install.
Classic Shell - Start menu and other Windows enhancements

Actually Windows 8.1 does have a start button and it is a lovely interface to work with. I imagine Windows 8 was intended for touch screens. Then Microsoft realised that relatively few people had touch screens and were installing the add on you indicated. The got the message and basically integrated what that add on does into Windows 8.

BTW the keyboard that died last night has resurrected. Actually it had never died at all.. what did die was the USB port it was plugged into.

 

[3mg Meniere]

Thanks for the mention of that. I have a high-end but very old keyboard. I need a shortcut for the on-screen keyboard available for emergencies.

 

[Papillon61]

I think I have found the tootle puffers Nirvana in RDA's. Got a whole lot of vape mail today (ordered weeks ago). Most of it was great but the jewel in the crown was the Magma! A million air flow options with holes ranging from 1 to 3.5 millimeters, deep well that takes as much juice as my mini Protank , domed chamber that magnifies flavour. Lovely, lovely atty. I can't put it down.

 

[cindycated]

Actually Windows 8.1 does have a start button and it is a lovely interface to work with. I imagine Windows 8 was intended for touch screens. Then Microsoft realised that relatively few people had touch screens and were installing the add on you indicated. The got the message and basically integrated what that add on does into Windows 8.

BTW the keyboard that died last night has resurrected. Actually it had never died at all.. what did die was the USB port it was plugged into.

Yikes, that's worse than the keyboard dying!

 

[Uncle]

Well since it seems "Tootle Puffers" have continued the conversation and it has assisted others too . . .

Here is an Update to the "Uncle's" Computer Dilemma and FYI :


Okay - After all the assistance I got from everyone to fix a couple of things on "My" Laptop. . . I actually had an epiphany when I awoke this morning . . . AH - To get the splash screens I want back, I will have to install "Netware" . . . So - I followed the same direction that "Dinger" provide for the "Client for Microsoft Network" to finally get to "Client Service for Netware" in the properties selection list under the Network Connects (just as "TrollDragon" suggested this morning too - AH GREAT MINDS ) . . . And - After another 4 hours installing, uninstalling, and then reinstalling programs/re-setting preferences - "My" computer operating system is back to the way it was before yesterday's fiasco that I seem to have caused . . .

SO - All in all, "Uncle" is a very happy camper right now . . .

Even with that said . . . Given the other information and suggestions posted since last night, there is some more I will have to consider now, including the following tidbits . . .

This should help you remove the Client for Netware from the network properties tab.
Get rid of "client services for netware" once and for all - TechSpot Forums

Yep - That's exactly what I did when I got up . . . AND - It worked like a charm too . . .

It's mentioned at the bottom of that page that it could possibly be spyware causing this issue, that might require quite a bit of work to get rid of.

If removing the Microsoft Netware Client doesn't do it, then you can run the following tools:

Combofix Only get it from Bleeping Computer
ComboFix Download

Word of Caution!
If your machine is badly virused, then it is possible Combo Fix can put it in an unbootable state. I have yet to see this happen and I clean machines daily of viruses.

ADWCleaner
AdwCleaner Download

AH - Although I already have a couple of programs (including Malwarebytes Free Version) that are supposed to find and get rid of adware, spyware, malware, phishing "Stuff" from "My" computer - I'm never really sure they do since I still get an inordinate amount of spam emails to a very private email address since I joined ECF . . . So - I am gonna have to try these out too and see if they find anything that NEEDS to be deleted also . . .

Good luck and let us know how you make out.

Once Again -

If you could see my room. I have PCs and laptops everywhere from friends, relatives and me that I'm working on so it doesn't bother me in the least to help someone when I can. If you decide to go with a re-install I would upgrade to 7 instead if I were you.

"You" know what, as purely an amature - I actually use to do this for "Myself" too and I was able to help a lot of Friends and Family, especially when it came to this kind of "stuff" . . . Like finding the unnecessary pre-installed programs that NEEDED to be removed; Adjust "User" setting specifically for them - particularly when there would be more then 1 person using the computer; Install & Set-up helpful Programs; Clean out unwanted files and then Defragment the hard drive, and if all else fails - Reformat & Reinstall OS . . . AND - Some People are still coming to "Me" for advice . . . But now, when it comes to the problems I encounter today - it's like WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED . . .

As - For upgrading to WIN 7 . . . Even though I did consider it when it first came out, decided against Upgrading for 3 very specific reasons 1) I had Win XP PRO (no problems with it then); 2) After checking with the "Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor" a few years ago, it seems I can upgrade to 7 with the laptop I have, however once again it would require a lot of Software programs/Upgrades for the hardware already installed on "My" Dell Laptop that I get very frustrated trying to find on Dell, although I have run a "BelarcAdvisor" too, and last but not least - 3) Way Too Expensive (even with a discount I could get from "My" Nephew-in-law who works for MS) . . . So - Although I should do something, I do not know what I will be doing yet . . .
Reinstall XP Pro or Upgrade to 7 . . .

(BTW: I may still reach out to "You" for assistance when I finally decide what I want/NEED to do . . . Well - if that is okay . . . )

I think XP was one of their good programs but I love 7. I have 7pro but any version of 7 is good. They might as well of never released 8. It's going to be hard for them to ever top 7. I started out with Dos and have every program they ever made but I threw 8 in the trash.

Ya' know what - I started with DOS too (and an Apple IIe - Don't like anything Apple ) and moved up all the way to Millennium and never had a problem like other people did . . . So I thought I would never upgrade that OS until I got a new laptop computer over 10 years ago from Dell that came with XP Pro . . . AND - I am quite serious when I say I've really liked it and haven't had a problem until a couple of years ago, just after I joined ECF . . . Since then, every so often something will just happen . . . OH BTW: That Nephew-in-law I mentioned, he worked in R&D at the time and I asked him about upgrading to 8 - first he gasped and then just started laughing - told "Me" that I should never ever consider upgrading to 8 even if I got it for free . . . Just Sayin' . . .

Anyway - It has taken "Me" over 2 hours to type a reply and give everyone an update - So I'M DONE ! ! !
(AND - Before anyone says anything . . . YES - 2 hours, especially since I am not a typist - just peck & paw at the keys . . . And - Worse I'm dyslexic and cannot spell either, so I have to go back and edit/format "My" post before I feel comfortable to actually let people so the post in the thread . . . )

More importantly, I really think this conversation has gone on way to long here in "Tootle-Ville" and it's time to get back to discussing "Tootle Puffing" . . .

AND - Now I have to get back to trying to get some other important things done today, especially since tomorrow I will be getting "stuff" ready for "My" last 5-6 week trip up North on Wednesday and to the unbearable heat up there . . .

See You Later . . .

 

[DingerCPA]

Yay Uncle! 0mg, Glad that you were able to benefit as well

Yes, back to our "regularly scheduled programming". I'm HAPPILY tootling on some new flavah-flaves I made this weekend. Light fruits - very refreshing since it's a sauna outside....

Papi, I'm eying a Magma - I love the deep juice well concept. I'm just not super-kicked about dripping - I have to put things down, and I'm not enamored with that concept.

Tootles

 

[clnire]

Uncle - so glad your problems are fixed!!!

Papi, I have a Magma. Although I don't consider myself a dripper, the Magma wicked with rayon or cotton gives the best flavor of just about anything I own!! And with the deep well I am not constantly re-juicing. Great little atty!

 

[Papillon61]

Yay Uncle! 0mg, Glad that you were able to benefit as well

Papi, I'm eying a Magma - I love the deep juice well concept. I'm just not super-kicked about dripping - I have to put things down, and I'm not enamored with that concept.

Tootles

I can take a good 25 pulls on a refill and I probably don't fill it as much as I could because I really hate leaks so always err on the side of caution. I'm pretty sure it can take at least 1ml of juice. Considering my mini protank takes about 1.5ml - i'd say that is pretty good.

BTW the Origen, which I also got today, has the same type of deep well but the flavour is nowhere close to the Magma. AS always, YMMV (see how good I'm getting with the acronyms. )

 

[AndriaD]

I can take a good 25 pulls on a refill and I probably don't fill it as much as I could because I really hate leaks so always err on the side of caution. I'm pretty sure it can take at least 1ml of juice. Considering my mini protank takes about 1.5ml - i'd say that is pretty good.

BTW the Origen, which I also got today, has the same type of deep well but the flavour is nowhere close to the Magma. AS always, YMMV (see how good I'm getting with the acronyms. )

You might like the Achilles, if you like a tight draw -- the flavor is excellent, very saturated -- and it holds even more, WITHOUT ANY LEAKING! It's also extremely lightweight -- a steel tank that size would be quite heavy, but the Achilles is so light, it's like it's not even there!

Andria

 

[5cardstud]

Uncle I'm more into the mechanical end and the working parts of computers. Have to know some about programming but not a pro by any means. I have a brand new PC that I've put more parts in than I needed to but I like them fast and a lot of storage. This one has 4 SSDs in it when one would of worked. One of them is empty. The only reason it's in there is I use it for a scratch disk for photoshop.
I'm glad you got your laptop going good again.