Re: HELP!

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From: William W. Plummer (William.Plummer-NOSPAM-_at_alum.mit.edu)
Date: 11/13/04


Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2004 22:00:50 GMT

Aruba_tech wrote:

> Problems with Windows 2000
> I recently had to have my system worked on. It came back to me with Windows
> 2000, instead of Millennium on it. Ever since I have had problems. It's
> been in the shop twice. I recently received it back, only to find that I am
> unable to get on the internet, I don't understand. This person that worked
> on my computer has Norton, AVG, Pop Up Stopper and a firewall, that
> immediately pops up, just to name a few. I need help. twice i've paid him
> and am unable to use my computer. Is it the firewall that is preventing me
> from entering? When I try to sign on aol, it comes up, "unable to dial up" .
> I've gotten two messages so far, one that there is a Norton problem, the
> other one, and the one I get most of all is that there is a problem with
> Windows. Does anyone know what is going on?
"HELP" is a special word that needs to be used only in specific
circumstances. It does not mean "My computer is broken" even if shouted
(all caps).



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