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Sailor Steve · 09-08-12, 01:24 PM

Thursday I noticed that I was once again having problems with unwanted ads in texts all over my online stuff, especially Subsim. I used a removal program to get rid of it. Unfortunately when I used the deep cleaner that comes with it, it somehow tried to delete the whole registry. It now won't load up. I took it to an expert, but he said I would have to reinstall windows, and that would take the disc. I went to my storage but couldn't find it, so now I'm at the library buying a copy of XP, used, for $30. I also notice the same ad links on the library's computer, so trying to get rid of it may have been a waste in the first place.

Now I'm offline for several more days, except maybe one hour per day, and I can't even use my computer locally. No work, no play, no TV, nothing. Since I don't have any kind of a social life it looks like I'll be doing a lot of reading, and a lot of guitar playing, and a lot of bicycling. That's the only good news: After months of fretting over trying to fix my ailing free hub I found out that a new one only costs $12.50 online. Another six bucks for a special tool and I should have it installed for about 15 minutes of work.

Jimbuna · 09-08-12, 04:47 PM

Hang in there my friend, you'll eventually get sorted

Takeda Shingen · 09-08-12, 05:41 PM

I agree with Jim. Hang in there and we'll miss you.

eddie · 09-08-12, 06:24 PM

Sorry to hear about what happened Steve. Hope you get it sorted soon!

Oberon · 09-08-12, 06:32 PM

Take care Steve, for what it's worth I made a similar screw up once a long time ago when I deleted Win.exe and then wondered why Windows wouldn't boot up.

Look forward to seeing you back soon.

Sailor Steve · 09-10-12, 01:18 PM

I'll still visit from the library at least once per day. My bigger disappointment is that I can't work on my projects or watch my favorite shows!

I'd say my life sucks...but it's not that good.

09-08-12, 01:24 PM	#1
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	OFFLINE Thursday I noticed that I was once again having problems with unwanted ads in texts all over my online stuff, especially Subsim. I used a removal program to get rid of it. Unfortunately when I used the deep cleaner that comes with it, it somehow tried to delete the whole registry. It now won't load up. I took it to an expert, but he said I would have to reinstall windows, and that would take the disc. I went to my storage but couldn't find it, so now I'm at the library buying a copy of XP, used, for $30. I also notice the same ad links on the library's computer, so trying to get rid of it may have been a waste in the first place. Now I'm offline for several more days, except maybe one hour per day, and I can't even use my computer locally. No work, no play, no TV, nothing. Since I don't have any kind of a social life it looks like I'll be doing a lot of reading, and a lot of guitar playing, and a lot of bicycling. That's the only good news: After months of fretting over trying to fix my ailing free hub I found out that a new one only costs $12.50 online. Another six bucks for a special tool and I should have it installed for about 15 minutes of work. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-08-12, 04:47 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,500 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Hang in there my friend, you'll eventually get sorted __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

09-08-12, 06:24 PM	#4
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Sorry to hear about what happened Steve. Hope you get it sorted soon! __________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I'm kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me. Al Capone

09-10-12, 01:18 PM	#6
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I'll still visit from the library at least once per day. My bigger disappointment is that I can't work on my projects or watch my favorite shows! I'd say my life sucks...but it's not that good. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

09-08-12, 05:41 PM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	I agree with Jim. Hang in there and we'll miss you.

09-08-12, 06:32 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Take care Steve, for what it's worth I made a similar screw up once a long time ago when I deleted Win.exe and then wondered why Windows wouldn't boot up. Look forward to seeing you back soon.