Re: I will never buy Microsoft software again..ADMIN questions

From: Jupiter Jones (jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com)
Date: 10/02/02 

From: "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 16:01:19 -0600

Try SP1 this way:
Download the Network Installation from here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/
DSL takes about 20 minutes, if you do not have high speed access, get
a friend to D/L SP1 for you.
Then burn it to a CD and keep for the future.
Perform Disk Cleanup (all boxes checked except Compress old files)
When you are ready:
Create a Restore Point in System Restore
Reboot the computer, disable ALL unnecessary applications including
antivirus.
Install SP1 by double clicking on it, follow the prompts.
After SP1 install is completed, reboot, defrag.

As for the support, you chose to purchase a cheaper priced version of
Windows XP.
One of several differences is that Microsoft does not support OEM
software at all.
It is the responsibility of the OEM to provide whatever support, if
any, to you.
You are simply seeing the cost of your savings. 

--
Jupiter Jones
Please respond to newsgroup only.
Everyone can benefit from the message.
"Robert" <stevensfam@direcway.com> wrote in message
news:266f01c2698f$3b9eae10$2ae2c90a@phx.gbl...
> I've had it with Microsoft.I have 5 computers in my home
> and I don't like being left out in the cold.
> I call support for a simple problem and get told since I
> have an OEM version(I built the computer myself) I have
> to PAY for support!!!!
> MICROSOFT you are bloodsucking leeches who create
> software with problems to suck more money from us.
> ERRRRR......
> If anyone can help it would be appreciated.
> I have XP Home edition OEM I can't even download the SP1.
> I get a message about being the administrator.
> I AM THE ADMINISTRATOR.I am the only user on the
> computer!!!I don't put a password in when it starts.I'm
> the admin by default! WHAT GIVES HERE???Since Microsoft
> can't answer a simple question without charging an arm
> and a leg for a problem THEY created I'm asking any
> knowledgeable person here.How do I make sure I am logged
> in?How do I make sure I can change ANYTHING on my
> computer?
> Thanks for any help,no thanks to Microsoft for making
> these problems and then ripping us off some more.
> Please feel free to send reply via email.
> Thanks,
> Robert
>

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