Podnutz Daily #150 – Calling Dad…and Mom

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How to run system restore when you cannot boot into Windows
– UBCD has the registry repair wizard
– Vista boot issues
– System Recovery
Five year old HP laptop
– Solutions for a sticky touchpad
Circuit City going-out-of-business
– There was no sale
– What this means to Best Buy

My Back Up Program for the NAS
SyncBack smooth interface and great tools
Podnutz Lounge is BACK!
– Tech Chat found at www.podnutz.com/lounge
– Chat software provided by everywherechat.com

Dad is the malware man in the shop Yo, Dad. It’s Steve.
– I call him to clarify his cleaning routine
– Mom answers and says “Hi Ya’ll”
– Dad gives his malware/trojan removal tips
– Trojan Remover (uninstall after cleaning)
Email from Jason:
– Help for Timster on wire gauge for the power jack
– Look at amps for further clarity
– Resource suggestion Wire Gauge & Current Limits
Email from Wendy:
Did I miss The UBCD episode?
— It will be released soon
Email from Rod:
– Feedback on replacement batteries – troubleshooting
– Use only Genuine Power Supplies
– How to tell if it is generic
– A weak Power Supply will not charge a battery.
Email from Ben:
– In need of an obscure hinge
Email from Patrick:
– Suggestions on cleaning the registry Revo Uninstaller
RegScanner removes multiple registry entries
Email from Ray:
What are the FLAT RATE prices at your computer repair shop?
– $79 Flat Rate for most everything & customers buy the parts
– $119 for laptop jack repairs
– Mem upgrade $30- $40
– Norton 2009 $35
Customers that ask about their iTunes library
– Made an attempt to back up
– Tips on backing up an iTunes folder
Live Call from DataMike:
Toshiba Satellite A35-S159 Laptop
– Touchpad mouse buttons are non functional
– Component questions on replacing/repairing this part

Live Call from Ben:
– Hinky driver install story