Re: Norton problems

From: johnf (john_f_at_bigREMOVEpond.net.au)
Date: 01/26/05 

Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 12:00:47 +1100

Totally agree. The problem lies in the wording of the NG title. For a newbie
it gives them the impression that it is exactly the NG they are looking for.

I guess it's a matter of 'time moves on' & it's now just another MS-XP
'help' NG :-)

The only solution I can see is for regulars to "very politely" recommend
that their query will probably receive more responses if re-sent to the xxx
NG. 

--
johnf
> John;
> I realize the scope of this newsgroup has spread.
> I was only posting because it seemed to me you thought as so many others
> that this was a "help and support" newsgroup instead of support for
> "Help and Support".
> Many questions asked here would get better and quicker answers in the
> correct newsgroup.
> As well the correct posts for this newsgroup would be better served
> without all the off topic posts.
>
> But since many do not realize the difference, I as well as others
> largely ignore that unless it seems someone thinks this is a "help and
> support" newsgroup.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "johnf" <john_f@bigREMOVEpond.net.au> wrote in message
> news:O7SqTvrAFHA.2640@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Sorry, Jupiter, I fully understand the origins andn original purpose of
>> this NG; (also that the Compatibility Listing check prior to
>> converting to or installing XP is also related to queries not covered
>> by "Start/Help and Support", which is incidently related to
>> combatibility of various 3rd. party progs to XP), so consider my reply
>> to be valid.
>> Besides, I've sick to death of P.T.'s snide, unhelpful S.A. comments.
>>
>> I think this NG has spread its wings more than slightly since its
>> conception and main purpose - so if you don't ask tthe question " is
>> this problem specifically related to XP or just a PEBCAK" if you don't
>> ask? All you need is one person who's experienced a similar problem
>> and has eventually pinned it down specifically to an XP problem to
>> make the NG worthwhile.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> johnf
>>
>>> John;
>>> You may not understand the purpose of this particular newsgroup.
>>> It is not just to give "help-and-support" for Windows XP Problems.
>>> General questions should go to the windowsxp.general newsgroup if no
>>> other newsgroup applies.
>>> This newsgroup is intended for problems relating to the Help and
>>> Support feature of Windows XP.
>>> Accessed by clicking Start/Help and Support
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jupiter Jones  [MVP]
>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>>>
>>>
>>> "johnf" <john_f@bigREMOVEpond.net.au> wrote in message
>>> news:OfXv25oAFHA.1188@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>>> If you can come up with any acceptable reason why it's definitely
>>>> impossible that the problem with Norton Ghost is in any way connected
>>>> to incompatibity with XP, I suggest you move your acidity to another
>>>> NG - e.g. "moaner.sarcasticpommy"
>>>>
>>>> I suppose you realise you did actually respond to the
>>>> 'help-and-support' XP NG.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> johnf
>>>>
>>>>> starfish wrote:
>>>>>> The other day I removed Norton Ghost which seemed to be causing
>>>>>> some problems.  Since then almost every time I try to check Norton
>>>>>> Protected Files in the Recycle Bin the computer freezes up.  Did
>>>>>> the Ghost uninstall remove something critical?  Sometimes I can
>>>>>> still check them with no problem.  I didn't have this Bin problem
>>>>>> before the uninstall.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> And you're posting this here because...?! This group is for issues
>>>>> with Windows XP's Help and Support Centre, not third party
>>>>> applications installed thereunder. If you're having issues with
>>>>> Norton, then guess where you need to go...?
>>>>> --
>>>>> Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for
>>>>> sprinkling on salads.

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