That is the smartest thing I have hear all day.
I can never leave my PC alone again! (update: fixed)
- Thread starter Montoya
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i will fill my computer with potatoes any damn time i please.
I bet Montoya is really pleased we’re all so helpful.
that would work too!
then you could wrap it in colourful paper, and give it to people on the holiday of your choice!
I'm sorry, this just came up and I can't get rid of it without saying it, but
... the spud rate on my potato is a little slow...
... the spud rate on my potato is a little slow...
As a network engineer I should really take the time to read his problem instead of shit posting.
It can happen as you get older. See your GP.
Graf_Orlock
Space Marshal
Have you tried putting beer in the cooler instead of water?
A couple of network engineers already posted starting points, which is OK, because we don't know quite how far down the path he got. So shitposting while we wait might be acceptable. Or something like that.
SoloFlyer
Grand Admiral
If you saw Cheetos crumbs on your keyboard when you got back then DS probably finally lost his shit over you being a shill for CIG, broke in and messed up your settings so you can't play any games at all.
And he probably used your toothbrush too
And he probably used your toothbrush too
@Montoya
So sorry man, that really sucks.
Some tips for future reference
P.S. Worse come to shove, if you have homeowners insurance with a property/electronics rider, you can have the whole rig replaced.
So sorry man, that really sucks.
Some tips for future reference
- Always shut down PC when going on Vacation (unless you need remote access)
- Every Quarter to 6 months, clean the dust completely out of the system
- Be very careful what you install (always use official source)
- regularly run virus check
- Windows 10 can get corrupted, It's happened to me twice and I'm fairly nerdy. The corruption issues I think has a lot to do with the terrible "user" data storage. Windows, as opposed to Linux, constantly writes to your hard drive or SSD.
- Reboot (unless you have enterprise-grade gateway and switches) your router and modem once a month or every 2 months to resysnc them.
- ALWAYS.. ALWAYS.. ALWAYS use a UPS with AVR that can handle your whole rig and auto-shutdown in the event of a power outage. This is also important because if you get surges or brown outs it might damage the delicate circuits in your PC parts. Depends on your PSU too.
P.S. Worse come to shove, if you have homeowners insurance with a property/electronics rider, you can have the whole rig replaced.
Sounds like you have been hit by a Virus.......
btw -- Happy Birthday to 'One-Shot Sophie'. (Hope I got the spelling correct)
Now you must take your desktop EVERYWHERE with you. Dont forget to buy a leash for it, and dont leave it in the hot car with the windows up.
This is really simple, your system is protesting SOTS 16. though in reality it sounds like a power surge nailed you. don't be surprised in a few month if the bus starts going out on the motherboard.
Shadow Reaper
Space Marshal
Im back online!
All you of you guys giving advice were wrong!
On a whim I opened up the computer case one more time this morning.
Jiggled everything around, took a deep breath, blew some morning coffee breath on everything. Took a flash light, looked for anything loose.
Started up the PC... BAM! Im connected!
Seems that coffee breath is what my computer needed!
On a serious note, I think the only possible explanation was that the LAN card was not seated properly even though it was screwed in tight. Taking out, re-seating it and screwing it in while pushing down at the same time is the only thing I did different and it worked.
TLDR/ The card was being detected because it was partially seated, but not getting an IP.
All you of you guys giving advice were wrong!
On a whim I opened up the computer case one more time this morning.
Jiggled everything around, took a deep breath, blew some morning coffee breath on everything. Took a flash light, looked for anything loose.
Started up the PC... BAM! Im connected!
Seems that coffee breath is what my computer needed!
On a serious note, I think the only possible explanation was that the LAN card was not seated properly even though it was screwed in tight. Taking out, re-seating it and screwing it in while pushing down at the same time is the only thing I did different and it worked.
TLDR/ The card was being detected because it was partially seated, but not getting an IP.