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

From: Robert (Stevensfam@direcway.com)
Date: 10/02/02 

From: "Robert" <Stevensfam@direcway.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Oct 2002 18:05:34 -0700

Thanks but that's where I have the problem...It gives me
a screen that says administrators only before I can get
to the download screen.....I've been trying the express
link...Should I try the network link?

>-----Original Message-----
>Try SP1 this way:
>Download the Network Installation from here:
>http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicep
acks/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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