Re: All red screens (???)

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On Aug 23, 8:41 pm, "Adela" <nuevade...@xxxxxxx> wrote:
Thanks SO much Richard for the common sense advice!  I'm going to try to buy
a middle of the road desktop to be safe for the future when the requirements
increase.  It makes sense  since it already happened to me with the present
computer which came with 128MB RAM....(10-1/2 years ago!)  LOL!  and even
when I added some more memory still was totally inadequate, but by now I
don't wish to put any more money in it and am looking for a new one.

I was told the Asus and some other name I don't recall now, are the best.
I'll have to search some comparisons etc.  Because I understand so little it
is that I waited so long to renew my computer as searching without knowing
definitely what one must get....aint' much fun!  :o)

TO: billW50:

Not necessarily. Many of them are easier and cheaper to repair than
desktops. For example, I can swap out this hard drive in 5 seconds. My
EeePCs I can swap out the SSD in 120 seconds. And I can repair any problem
on any of my laptops or netbooks in under 10 minutes. No service center can
ever beat this kind of service.

I appreciate your feedback, Bill, but it's easy for you to say since you are
a computer electronic person, but those of us who depend entirely on paying
these techies, don't think so.

As to desktop vs. laptop, I heard/read that they don't last as long and ARE
more difficult and expensive to repair.  And from the personal point of
view, I find the keyboard and screen so little (sure you can enlarge it
with more $), the keys so close to each other, and the funny way the screen
changes light and color when moved (like psychedelic?)  :-) irritates me who
are so used to the comfortable touch of a desktop, and now that they are
flat I still have the monster monitor)  :^)  and hopefully the towers are
smaller and lighter maybe? it could work well with me.  The only reason I'd
get a laptop is for saving room in my apt which I sorely need, but that, vs.
competitive/comfortable performance, I'll go with the desktop and Richard
gave me excellent advice for me to start actively searching.

I envy your knowledge of computers.  You are very lucky!

Thanks again to both of you!         Adela

"Richard in AZ" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in messagenews:OhGgzShQLHA.4156@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

For what you state as your computer needs, then the least expensive one on
the store shelf will do.
Of course if you go for a PC, Windows 7 will be included and do not get
one with less than 3 GB of RAM.
Be aware that like a used car, the value of that cheap machine will drop
significantly and 5 years from now, when you use the computer for more
than just email and simple web searches you will wish you had gone for a
better machine.

The downloading of large videos requires two things.  1. A very fast
broad-band internet connection. 2. A very large hard drive.

A desktop computer will give you the most computer for the $$.   But if
you go for a laptop (avoid the Netbooks) then buy the 3 year extended
warrantee.  Laptops run hotter, get bumped and dropped, and are very much
more expensive to do any form of repair.

"Adela" <nuevade...@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:erzK1RbQLHA.796@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thanks very much for your suggestions on what kind of computer details to
get!  It's very helpful to get suggestions as the computors are getting
more and more complex and difficult to buy what's right for the
individual.

If you know of more suggestions as to what strengths (for want of a
technical word) for a computer are needed for a person who uses it ONLY
for email, search internet, and send and receive (sometimes) large videos
of all kinds?  In such cases, it's illogical to get the absolute latest
which would be wasted and financially draining.   What do you think?

Thanks again.         Adela

"Richard in AZ" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Glad it was as simple as a loose cable.
Maybe this will help in your new computer search.
Windows 7 comes in either the 64 bit version and the 32 bit version.
Most of the better computer makers have 64 bit hardware but may team it
up with a 32 bit version of Windows 7.

1.  A 64 bit Operating System with a 64 bit compatible computer is the
way to go for the future.
However, you can expect to have problems with older printers and
scanners
With the 64 bit option, your RAM memory options are greater and software
is headed that direction.
4 Gigabytes of RAM should be the minimum that you would want in a 64 bit
system.
2.  A 32 bit Operating system will be more compatible with older
printers, scanners, etc. but it will not recognize much more that 3+
Gigabytes of RAM, regardless of how much you install.

"Adela" <nuevade...@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Hello All, so that you have an answer when someone else asks for help
with "All Red Screen".....someone suggested that I check the monitor
cable connections and, it worked!  What a relief to be able to see
again clear text and graphics!  While I am slowly looking for a new
computer, this elerly Dell is doing extraordinary good work.
Adela

"PA Bear [MS MVP]" <PABear...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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As much as you can afford, my dear.

Adela wrote:
Thank you Richard.  I'll have to buy a new desktop computer since
it's very
very old.  Problem is I don't know which one and how much memory etc.
I'll
just have to search...  :o)   Adela

"Richard in AZ" <m...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Try another monitor
Either the monitor has gone bad or the video card is bad.
The referenced "Red Screen of Death" is not applicable.

"Adela" <nuevade...@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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[MS WinXP Home 2002 -  SP3; OE 6; IE 8; MS Office Pro; Avast Free;
Dell
Dimension XPS T448MHz Pentium III; 640 MB RAM; high speed cable;
Windows
Media Player; Adobe Reader 9.3.3; Adobe Flash Player 10 Activex...]

Hello, the subject may not be within this category?  I don't
know...

Yesterday for the first time in my computer life the screens turned
all
red in the entire computer!  It's hard on the eyes and more
difficult to
see...

I ruled out an infection as I have a good AV which updates
definitions
frequently and catches any infection.   A google search indicated
that
this is the "cousin" of the Blue Screen of Death only worse!  CNET
forum
gave this explanation here:

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-5703006-7.html

but doesn't say why and how to get rid of it.

Anyone experienced this weird new computer infliction that could
share
with others please?

Anticipating my big thanks!!!        Adela

Also, one main advantage of a desktop, to most laptops / netbooks, is
that the desktop would be "less" fragile as the tower would sit on the
floor or in a "desk" slot. Most laptops / netbooks would probably not
survive long after being dropped.
.

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