FAO: Computer Wizzes

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Let me tell you a little about my current dilemma.

Basically, I slightly stupidly un-installed my wireless adapter (NETGEAR: WG111 v3 if that means anything to anyone) but when it WAS installed, the NETGEAR wireless wizard/programme never actually ran and my wireless network stuff came from "Wireless Network Connection 4" - which is just the default wireless programme/thingy for Windows.

Since I re-installed my adapter, I start my computer up and get a window saying: "Do I agree to the terms and conditions/country/ etc. that I need to do in order to install the wizard. If I click "agree" and install it, my wireless goes bat-**** mental and it doesn't connect properly. The NETGEAR wizard says I'm connected, but my "Wireless Connection" thingy, which is how I connected beforehand, says I'm not and I can't get the internet.

When I click "disagree" - the window disappears (until the next time I reboot) but I have to "repair" my internet by disabling, and re-enabling my connection. Although it's not a big hassle, it's a bit annoying and I'd rather not have to.

My question, for all you computer geeks etc. is: How do I tell them to **** right off for ever? I don't want the window starting up prompting me when I restart and I don't want to **** about with my connection!
 
Buy a new computer/laptop/internet thing.

That's my way of going about things. Probably explains quite a lot.
 
Alex said:
Buy a new computer/laptop/internet thing.

That's my way of going about things. Probably explains quite a lot.
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Thanks for that.

How can spending money be your response to everything as a Scouser? :P
 
Joss said:
Thanks for that.

How can spending money be your response to everything as a Scouser? :P
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How dare you! I suggest you back off ;) (Your trophy cabinet might be a good place to hide due to the masses of space in there :P )
 
Alex said:
How dare you! I suggest you back off ;) (Your trophy cabinet might be a good place to hide due to the masses of space in there :P )
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At least we can afford one! Now get back on topic or stfu because I need a real answer!
 
Joss said:
At least we can afford one! Now get back on topic or stfu because I need a real answer!
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You're right, cos ours is so full we need a new one. No doubt ****** Godcubed will be on here soon to provide his words of wisdom.

And riiiiiiight on cue...

GodCubed said:
Well, when you can't steal it... ;)

Why the **** are you asking Liverpool fans about computers? They don't have electricity up there do they?
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Jeeeeesus what's this, bash a scouser day?! Actually, I live in Bournemouth now, purely for the electricity. It's much better than the dark caves up North.
 
GodCubed said:
Try looking for it in startup programs. More info on there here: Simple ways to increase your computer’s performace – Stopping the startup programs!



Well, when you can't steal it... ;)

Why the **** are you asking Liverpool fans about computers? They don't have electricity up there do they?
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Thanks. Bit nervous about clicking something I shouldn't though - I have: "Belkin Wireless Net...." and "NETGEAR WG111v..." -> Neither of which finish.

I think even if I leave the prompt at the start, my wireless still doesn't start up properly because it's interfering. I want it to actually go away!

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Alex said:
You're right, cos ours is so full we need a new one. No doubt ****** Godcubed will be on here soon to provide his words of wisdom.

And riiiiiiight on cue...




Jeeeeesus what's this, bash a scouser day?! Actually, I live in Bournemouth now, purely for the electricity. It's much better than the dark caves up North.
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Nope. Just one of the many things that Gillett and Hicks nicked in true Scouse fashion on their way out.

More like "Spam my topic day" -> Anyone (other than GC eventually) have a proper answer?
 
Joss said:
Nope. Just one of the many things that Gillett and Hicks nicked in true Scouse fashion on their way out.
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I know, after we bled them dry for every penny, it's the least we could do for them.

Joss said:
More like "Spam my topic day" -> Anyone (other than GC eventually) have a proper answer?
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Get it into your head that no one gives a **** about your ****** computer ;)
 
reinstalling windows would fix it but would be a pain
 
AHA! Never mind - think I've fixed it...

I got to this stage:

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And clicked "agree" - then I just chose to run it with Microsoft Windows XP config and it came up with the NETGEAR wizard (but wasn't trying to connect.) - that temporarily interfered with my connection but I disabled, and re-enabled my Wireless Connection 2 thing:

Err.. This:

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And all was a-OK. Hopefully it will ****** off now! I'll keep this open and if it comes back I trust some helpful people who spend their lives on an internet forum and therefore know a bit about computers can give me no help whatsoever. ;)
 
Argh. Another problem - separate this time. My " button on my keyboard is suddenly turning into @ and vice versa.. HELP (Again)
 
Sounds like your keyboard has turned american :)
 
Joss said:
Argh. Another problem - separate this time. My " button on my keyboard is suddenly turning into @ and vice versa.. HELP (Again)
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check your keyboard is in uk english
 
I've had my keyboard to American for so long that I get confused when @ isn't Shift+2.

Laziness prevails.
 
Glad I could be of assistance Joss.
 
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