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Hi all,

I started this thread for anyone who wants to come here for lite discussion, jokes, and just general discussion and fun.

Everyone is welcome!

I was thinking that maybe it would be helpful to keep the original thread to a bit more of a serious discussion of the clues and answers.

This would make the original thread more useful to those seeking serious information and clues without having to read through hundreds of extraneous messages.

So, I hope it catches on !

So pop a beer and pull up a chair and relax !

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Wishalot
02-10-2011 at 09:00 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:00 AM.
Quote from SynGal :
For those of you that don't like the touch panel for mouse control and are using a USB mouse, you'll want to follow these instructions so you don't use the built in mouse pad when you are trying to type.

click Start / click Control Panel
under Hardware and Sound, click View Devices and Printers
right-click the top one that has the picture of your netbook, select 4th option - "Mouse Settings"
A window pops up - select the far right tab that says "ELAN". Half way down is an option that says "Disable when external USB pointing device plug in"

I'm not sure why this wasn't a default setting, but this is the way to do it. I've heard several people who aren't fond of the built in mouse panel. This will turn it off if it detects that you have a USB mouse plugged in.

I'll post this over in the Snus forum, too... maybe I'll get some reps
Cool

Your advice is always appreciated, so don't stop giving it. Now if I could just find your post with a link to the memory upgrade.
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trin1201
02-10-2011 at 09:04 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:04 AM.
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Thanx again for the avatar mix3, and thanks for the pistol contest. Did you help beetle chic with her hilarious avatar? FYI= have had Charger since 1984, and its not going anywhere!!
Is it a '66 or '67? bounce

We have a '66 with a 383 4bbl....she came from Hawaii and we named her "Maui Wowie" I flippin LOVE the body lines, full length console, flip down rear seats...I could go on for hours!!!drool

It's great to know there are others out there that care for and keep these fine autos out on the road!!Wink
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mvario
02-10-2011 at 09:05 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:05 AM.
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Flash drive doesn't work for me either -- I tried to format it 3 ways in Windows, and then downloaded some low-level format tools. None of them worked at all.
I can see it in Linux, but it says it's not formatted and fails on trying to format it. Does windows device mgr show any mfgr info on the card reader?
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User1144648
02-10-2011 at 09:07 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:07 AM.
Hey SynGal did you see this post?

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=37151555&postcount=17
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Wishalot
02-10-2011 at 09:12 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:12 AM.
Quote from mvario :
How you partition your drive is mostly a matter of personal taste. If your are going to multi-boot different operating systems then you usually want them each in their own partition, but otherwise there is no hard & fast rules.

On a typical one-OS Windows box I usually just do one big partition (Linux usually creates a separate swap partition with a different file format, but that's a Linux thing). Some folks like to have a data partition and an operating system partition, which can be handy if you find you want to reinstall the OS, but you may end up maxing one out (if you install a lot of programs or have a lot of data) which can be a pain later on. There are utilities that will let you resize partitions non-destructively (not destroying what's in them) so you can always change your partition arrangement if you find it doesn't suit you, though it can take a few hours.
Well, in hindsight I wish I hadn't done it. However, since the netbook is not going to be my main computer, I think I'll be okay. I'll have to do a little research on how best to use each so I don't run out of space. I'll just use one OS. Thank you.
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02-10-2011 at 09:17 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:17 AM.
Quote from Wishalot :
Your advice is always appreciated, so don't stop giving it. Now if I could just find your post with a link to the memory upgrade.
Is this the post by SynGal about the memory upgrade you're looking for?

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=37078955&postcount=142
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neel2004
02-10-2011 at 09:23 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:23 AM.
Quote from mvario :
I can see it in Linux, but it says it's not formatted and fails on trying to format it. Does windows device mgr show any mfgr info on the card reader?
Windows just pops up an error that the disc needs to be formatted, then fails in both quick and full formats for FAT32 and NTFS. Windows Drive Explorer and low-level format tools do not show any manufacturer info and then when they fail, they either say that the drive is write-protected or there is no media in the drive.
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kwhite6734
02-10-2011 at 09:26 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:26 AM.
got a nicer ashtray and a letter ( in a different mailing but at the same day with my dome ashtray) saying the boots will be April.......maybe we can ride our bikes in our shorts and boots..
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Wishalot
02-10-2011 at 09:31 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:31 AM.
Quote from SynGal :
Sure, the post is here: https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=37025271&postcount=1840


SD original post is here https://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=1070289&t=2628311

Just make sure anything you order is DDR3 SODIMM. A DDR3 DIMM is for a desktop and won't work on the netbook.
Either PC3-10600 or PC3-8500 are both compatible, with the 10600 being newer and faster. (and cheaper in the case of what I bought and installed)

worshipworshiphug Yes, I remember you saying one was better than another. Thanks for the specifications. I've put memory in desktops on several occasions over the years. Looks even easier in a laptop. Thank you so much.
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rocky08055
02-10-2011 at 09:35 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:35 AM.
Wow, got my free sample of Beneful IncrediBites from Walmart yesterday and just found out I won a Subaru doggie bandana from the Subaru Game Day Dog Walk Event woot Still waiting on two bags of Halls and my Strudels.... I guess that's what they mean when they say it's a dog's life Wink
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mvario
02-10-2011 at 09:38 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:38 AM.
Quote from Wishalot :
Well, in hindsight I wish I hadn't done it. However, since the netbook is not going to be my main computer, I think I'll be okay. I'll have to do a little research on how best to use each so I don't run out of space. I'll just use one OS. Thank you.
Why? How did you partition it? While the system is still fresh and there isn't a lot of data to move is the time to fix it if you aren't happy.

Just go here:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/c...anager.htm
and grab one of the free partition management tools
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Wishalot
02-10-2011 at 09:43 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:43 AM.
Quote from mlx3 :
Is this the post by SynGal about the memory upgrade you're looking for?

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=37078955&postcount=142

Thank you so much. Will rep you in another forum.Wink I can't tell you how happy I am to have found the SD forums. The people here are wonderful and have become a big part of my daily life.wave
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Wishalot
02-10-2011 at 09:46 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:46 AM.
Quote from mvario :
Why? How did you partition it? While the system is still fresh and there isn't a lot of data to move is the time to fix it if you aren't happy.

Just go here:
http://www.techsupportalert.com/c...anager.htm
and grab one of the free partition management tools
I might just do that before I do much else on the system. TY so much. Darn, I'm starting to cry I feel so indebted to you and so many others.heart
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02-10-2011 at 09:49 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:49 AM.
Quote from Wishalot :
I might just do that before I do much else on the system. TY so much. Darn, I'm starting to cry I feel so indebted to you and so many others.heart
I know the feeling!! When I ask my roomie for advice, he makes it sound like I am asking for his first born, and doesn't want to be bothered!! So I just say "That is ok, I will ask my friends on SD!!"
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KSR
02-10-2011 at 09:51 AM.
02-10-2011 at 09:51 AM.
Anyone try loading Windows 7 Ultimate on the netbook yet? I have a spare copy and would rather run that than 7 starter.
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