Re: [OT] New toys, new problems?

Lukas Mariman wrote:

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>> Alric Knebel wrote:
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>>> Lukas Mariman wrote:
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>>>> "Netrunner" <e-mail.me@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>>> OK, about a week and a half of using Vista. Getting a bit frustrated 
>>>> with the OS now. It just doesn't seem to like some applications. It 
>>>> BSOD'ed when I tried out Kaspersky. It doesn't work well with NOD32, 
>>>> which is another of the best anti-virus apps around...
>>>>
>>>> Yesterday I noticed it suddenly couldn't find some files anymore 
>>>> that it needs to run MS Works 8 which is part of the software that 
>>>> came with the PC., and, not having any actual disks, I'm not sure 
>>>> how I can do a proper repair or reinstall either.
>>>
>>>
>>> I told you: CALL TECH SUP****T AND ASK FOR THE DISKS BEFORE THE 
>>> WARRANTY EXPIRES.
>>>
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>> Even so, they aren't likely to send actual installation disks, but an 
>> image of the drive as-supplied.
>>
>> That usually means it'll wipe the drive and restore that New-Vista 
>> experience....
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> Apparently so. I did contact local Acer sup****t, and the way it seems to

> work (not that I like it, but hey) is that there's this thing called 
> Acer E-Recovery, which lets you make what is basically an image of the 
> original vista installation, among other things.
> 
> Giving people actual discs doesn't seem part of the plan.

Thanks for the heads-up on that.  I know what NOT to buy when it comes 
time to replace my computer.

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