Direct MP3 Download: Podnutz Daily #98 – Vista Safe Mode Menu
Vista laptop that wouldn’t start
Started up in the shop
but was really buggy and slow.
This was a recent problem
so I did a system restore
going back two weeks.
Problem solved.
Hitting F8 in Vista gives you options
(possibly only with factory installs)
Repair My Computer
-system restore
-system recovery
-memory diagnostic test
-cmd prompt
-recover from a back up
CompaQ that was melting power adapters:
It was due to the slight loose connection.
The repair (discussed) solved the issue.
This was recorded for the laptop videos.
Windows is starting screen would transition to
Windows is logging off. Endless loop.
Windows repair?
Voice Mail from Tim in Savannah, GA:
Restoration CDs on OEM machines
Informative chat:
Scott Meuller on Computer America covering this very topic
Voice Mail from Nebben:
He does not blow out laptops from the back
out of fear of the dust landing on the mother board
and shorting it out. He removes the keyboard first.
Tri-winged bit is also available at Microcenter.
The cool thin computer came back today
with the same issue so I will pick up a tri-winged bit
security set at Microcenter. Thanks Ben!
(This thin laptop may make the laptop video after all!)
Email from Matt:
Is there a solid reason to run chckdsk on NTFS
after Windows crashes and you reboot?
Email from Ben:
Apple warns of faulty graphics processors in MacBook Pros
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2377
Email from Rick:
Thank you for helping me get rid of the MS 2009 virus.
First virus I have had in years and your tips fixed it.
I need to replace the keyboard for a
Dell XPS M140 laptop
Where can I find a reliable source for this part?
Try here first:
Greetings_and_Computations by listener Rick
Email from Joe:
Free disk usage utilities for Windows and Macs
WinDirStat
Disk Inventory X
Email from Mike:
More information using JellyBeanKeyfinder
Email from Steve in WV:
Steve shares his best tech story for the leaf blower contest.
The server is smoking .. what do I do?
Email from Kins:
Kins shares his story for the leaf blower contest
Trying to get a Belkin driver for his wireless adapter
…. and the hilarity ensues!
