Subj : Stimulus And Potholes
To   : Daryl Stout
From : Barry Martin
Date : Fri Jun 12 2020 09:56:00


Hi Daryl!

 BM> Pay 'em the Windows 10 32-bit too!
 DS>   Well, I'll use that DVD as a backup, in case I have to
 DS> reinstall the OS on my late Mom's computer, where the BBS is now.

Always a good idea to have backups of various sorts.


 BM> LIS in other messaging, we're all thinking the 32-bit OS should have
 BM> been able to be installed on the 64-bit CPU/motherboard.  From what I
 BM> found (and forwarded) was the hard drive needed to be completely wiped:
 BM> apparently a hidden partition.  In one way too bad returned the
 BM> computer as could have tried a complete wipe or a slight cheat and
 BM> disconnect the original hard drive and install a fresh/blank one.
 DS>   They tried that from a fresh system, and apparently a quirk in
 DS> the hardware prevented it.

Ky posted he thought something in the BIOS needed setting/unsetting.  I
gave you a link to Microsoft on how to install 32-bit on a 64-bit
system, and it also indicated a complete hard drive wipe was required:
apparently a hidden file or partition.

Could also have gone inside, installed a brand new hard drive, 
disconnected the original, and see what happened.  If the 32-bit OS then
installed, great!  If not, you didn't screw up the original drive and 
could swap the connections back.


 BM> The roofers are here currently - and right above my head!  Sounds like
 BM> a combination hail storm, parade and -- something else really
 BM> basey-noisy! (Know I know what ants go through when we walk in the
 BM> yard!)
 DS>   I remember the episode of The Flintstones, where Fred and
 DS> Barney are hunting a Snorkasaurus (who became Dino). Betty and
 DS> Wilma are to have a picnic, when you start hearing this constant,
 DS> rhythmic, bouncing, which is getting louder by the second. It's a
 DS> whole slew of ants coming to raid the food, and the background
 DS> music is the theme from "Bridge On The River Kwai". <G>

<chuckle>  That's one old cartoon I wouldn't mind rewatching.  Know 
they're on I think MeTV network, just more than enough other stuff to do
and watch.


 BM> As for your car -- hopefully a quick and inexpensive repair.  A while
 BM> ago I though my car needed a new battery -- was a faulty door lock
 BM> module draining.
 DS>   I can't drive for at least another week...so it'll be late June
 DS> before I can take it in for service.

Too bad can't get the car there: the mechanics sometimes like it when 
there's no rush.


 DS> ... Don't raise the bar!! It's too hard to get the drinks!!

Belly up?
 

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.... Do you realize in about 40 years, RAP music will be the Golden Oldies!
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