Re: Does everyone new to XP feel as dumb as I do?

From: Ted Zieglar (teddyz_at_notmail.com)
Date: 12/20/04 

Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 23:37:34 -0500

Are you kidding? There was a time when I was so dangerous to a computer that
Norton wanted to classify me as a virus!

But I survived and so will you. There is an enormous amount to learn to make
a computer run well, and it takes a lot of reading to understand it all.
Don't get discouraged. Just take your time and follow these rules:

1. Don't do anything to your computer until you thoroughly understand what
you are about to do. That means a lot of reading and preparation, but it's
all worthwhile.

2. Learn how to backup and do it often. Backing up is like kissing: You can
never do it too much and it always feels good.

3. Learn how to protect your privacy and security.

4. If you're not sure about something, ASK. The Internet is chock full of
places where you can ask questions and find good answers. These newsgroups
can help. I've already made every mistake you've made, and several mistakes
that would never even occur to you to make.

Ted Zieglar

"Lois G." <legalois10pounds@erols.com> wrote in message
news:Ojve3mk5EHA.2180@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> I'm new to XP. My old one had Win 98 and I felt like I had a pretty
> knowledgable grip on using my it to the fullest.
>
> After buying the new model, I learned that my older printer and scanner
> wouldn't work with my new equipment, so I bought new. Not a problem, I
> like to buy new stuff.
>
> The difficulties I encountered with my printer led me to this newsgroup,
> and others groups associated with XP. The more I read, the more I realize
> how little I know, and feel like I've gone backwards instead of forward.
>
> Do I have any company here?
>
> Lois
>

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