skullguise

OK, yeah the OEM disk should work on a full re-install, just loading the drivers will be the pain point (they should be downloaded and saved to CD or USB before starting the re-install, as more often then not the network drivers don't load automatically with a Windows re-install). It also sounded like it's a 32-bit version of the OS for the OEM, yes? Not that it would make a huge difference, but I always like the 64-bit.....

Love the name! Sushi is awesome

I think upgrades will work if you have a valid install disk from the old install (IE, it may prompt you for the old CD/DVD to validate you have a legal Windows copy). I'm NOT sure that the upgrade would work with the OEM as the original disk, though. The upgrade disk may or may not work with the machine as-is, but it also doesn't remove any malware if it exists. If the issue truly is one of corrupt registry files, then this WOULD help. Another possible option for a corrupt file would be to create a new user and try to move to that. Creates a new NTUSER.DAT file under that profile. One last other option is to find or purchase the original machine's recovery disks. They often can be had for ~$25 or so from the manufacturer. This way, if he needs to do a completely clean install, at least the drivers and original configuration would be intact, rather than loading/building from scratch. of course, this also wipes all the existing content off.... No simple answer, sorry. It's always easier with an expert nearby, opens up options more.....

^^^ That's good advice.....seen those fake Virus Scan ads as well, McAfee was one I cleaned from an acquaintance's machine a few years back. Had to remove her HDD and scan it completely via another machine. The tough part about the MS download is (as you say) it's for retail versions. Most pre-loaded desktops/laptops use the OEM version. I found that the DigitialRiver ISO's work almost always, just pop in the OEM key on the sticker.

That's the official "Where's my fucking present...? You FORGOT my birthday???!!!" look.

Fixed....and your opinion is now suspect! j/k And HERE is the link for the site I mentioned elsewhere, they have torrent files for the Win 7 ISO's that DigitalRiver used to carry. You just add your own activation key.

I'll likely upgrade on one of my machines, a lesser used but powerful enough Core i5 3rd gen laptop.....

Re-posted from other thread, plus some notes. Shelly, I'm helping Ken with trying to save his old HP. If you have the Activation Key (I imagine it's on the sticker on the machine), I can send you to a legal torrent site with the various Win 7 ISO images that Microsoft USED to host through DigitalRiver. Not sure if there's someone to help your dad in your absence, but it may help..... EDIT: unfortunately, the link is at home so wouldn't be able to send it until later this afternoon/early evening Added notes: ESET is one of the best all-around, has been for years AFAIK. BitDefender is good from what I've read, you also mentioned Kaspersky as well in the other thread. Most AV's are good, some are just better and faster.

Shelly, I'm helping Ken with trying to save his old HP. If you have the Activation Key (I imagine it's on the sticker on the machine), I can send you to a legal torrent site with the various Win 7 ISO images that Microsoft USED to host through DigitalRiver. Not sure if there's someone to help your dad in your absence, but it may help..... EDIT: unfortunately, the link is at home so wouldn't be able to send it until later this afternoon/early evening

And the f-ing reactionists may end up keep their kids out, furthering the ignorance and hate..... Hopefully indeed just posturing.....

Kick ass Jacob! This sounds like a great opportunity....

Happy Birthday Antonio! Enjoy a fine port, I hear it's pretty good there!

x2, and also to Jacob on your project.

I once was asked (insisted) by my sister-in-law for ideas for my birthday or the holidays, forget which. I asked for this very CD, which I had on LP but was not in great condition. Her wide-eyed reaction was "You REALLY want me to go into a store and ask for 'Throbbing Gristle....?!' "

Spent a few hours at the Lowell Folk Festival today. Caught some nice Irish, Klezmer, Bluegrass, and misc. street musicians. Beautiful day, good music, good food, and some nice people-watching.

RIP Buggy, and sorry for your loss Steve. I agree with the others on the burial spot; an emotional choice but ultimately a wise one.

And DON'T ask your spouse (goes off to check life insurance policy)

RIP to E.L. Doctorow. And fuck cancer....again.

I prefer separate units.....I use the SB6121, no issues since plug-in. And I can do what I want in regards to Wi-Fi....going to 802.11ac soon, will cover more of the house and with faster speeds.

"I shall call my HA-1 DAC Chappie....."

Situation dependent. For me, I have a fine integrated amp already in the LFD. So, for me, yes, DAC sound is more important because it will only play that 1one function. The Parasound looks quite nice, I've heard some Halo separates and they were very good. And even the Z-DAC has been shown as good for cheap money; so one assumes things would scale up nicely. If you already have an amp, though, then the NAD is a nice option (and it is modular, so is quite expandable/configurable). I heard it with their new amp using a variation of the n-core modules from Hypex. Lovely, lovely sound!

I sold my HA-1. Liked it a lot, but just couldn't LOVE it (I'm with JP# on this one). Ultimately a little too analytical for my taste, and I wasn't using the headphone out on it, one of its best features. It DOES have a lot of I-O options, including both balanced and single-ended analog inputs. Does the PCM & DSD, has the cool display panel, etc. When I got my LFD LE Mk V integrated, I had my Sony HAP-Z1ES going balanced in to the HA-1, and then to the LFD. Sound was VERY good. Changed it to go single-ended directly from Sony to LFD, sound was GREAT. That was the tipping point for me, when I chose to sell the HA-1. I just took some time to find which DAC would replace it; chanced on the Exogal, got a demo deal from Audiogon, and am not looking back. The HA-1 has more I-O options than the Exogal, but for me and my limited use, the sound improvement is way worth it.

Excellent idea to meet with professor, and lots 'o' luck!

Probably not worth TOO much effort, but do you have restore disks? If your Blue Screens are SW related (and having BIOS recognize the optical drive but the OS not makes me wonder/think that), maybe a restore and Windows Update keeps you going for a bit longer......

Wow....getting to be some scary extremism on all sides in this country......