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    Vista SP-2 is really faster for me !

    Still has the download and attachment problem. Really bizarre. I even tried to download in same directory I transferred SP2 from the other computer earlier and nothing happens. The most bizarre thing I've seen. Anyone have any ide of what the heck is going on and doing this?
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    Vista SP-2 is really faster for me !

    Quick update debi says the Windows Vista (TM) and Evaluation copy build 6002 was never on her desktop before in the lower right hand corner. She's not happy with that messing up her Christmas background pic now. I didn't look to see if there was a way to turn that off yet. I checked...
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    Vista SP-2 is really faster for me !

    OK I have it now by downloading to my laptop with XP and then transferring in to debi's laptop with Vista. It did the update and said build 6002, then it downloaded 3 more service pack 2 updates and now says Evaluation copy in front of build 6002. I noticed it said Windows 7 a couple of...
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    Vista SP-2 is really faster for me !

    Thanks but the other really big problem I am having reared it's ugly head again. I can't download anything. It goes through the motion of downloading but after done there is nothing there. Edit: Obviously Sweetpea is my wife's laptop.
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    Is America getting stupider?

    Ok I have to voice in on this one.....I am a retired special education teacher. Kids are not born stupid, it is the education system that makes them stupid. The government got involved with this "no child left behind" crap and teachers were encouraged to teach to the test in order to keep the...
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    What is a forum?

    What is a forum? What is P&N specifically? I tried posting this in P&N and they locked it before I could get the required information. I was told it did not belong there so I'll try here. fo·rum Pronunciation: 'for-&m Function: noun : a medium (as a newspaper or online service) of...
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    What is a forum?

    This doesn't belong in P&N. And based on your comments below re: 'buried', I wont move it. Anandtech Moderator - bsobel What is a forum? What is P&N specifically? Move this to Personal Forum Issues if this is not Political enough or it needs to be appropriately buried. fo·rum...
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    Hurricanes 2007:10-29 Strange season - Busy season south of Islands keeps big storms away from U.S.

    Went back and edited reply "bignateyk" sorry I missed some
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    Hurricanes 2007:10-29 Strange season - Busy season south of Islands keeps big storms away from U.S.

    I liken Dave to Bo Jackson. However, if Bo Jackson would be more like Dave he would have played Baseball, Basketball, Football, soccer, lacrosse, badminton, hockey, table tennis, jousting, American Gladiators, synchronized swimming (with himself as the synchronized partner), diving, bull...
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    Iraq War: Where do we go from here?

    I agree...we go where the oil is, thats why were there in the first place.
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    Hurricanes 2007:10-29 Strange season - Busy season south of Islands keeps big storms away from U.S.

    Not really if you read his summary it is quite a compliment. He obviously reads D McOwen threads extensively and has hit the nail on the head (He doesn't need the Air Force, NOAA, or Nasa, they are pathetic compared to the power of the McOwened force.) you should try living with him...it is...
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    Vista Performance, Compatibility and Reliability Packs are out

    Brand new Toshiba laptop and the damn Microsoft site says it fails validation and won't let me download the update. Microsoft is really pissing me off now.
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    This is why Democrats will lose in '08

    Many of these statements have been taken out of context and of course they don't make sense if you don't know what proceeded them....as for the number of post having anything to do with how smart you are I am not stupid, The $5.00 a gallon price on gas is coming, he's just a little off on his...
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    This is why Democrats will lose in '08

    "I'm the kind of voter that you should be looking for here libs. Give me Clinton minus the scandals and I'm totally 100% on board. Give me Billary, Edwards, or Obama and you not only lost one but the Republicans gained one." You have made some excellent points in your post, in some ways it...
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    The 'Right to Privacy'

    Originally posted by: Moonbeam Those who would trade freedom for security are cowards filled with an unconscious fear. Fear is the source of irrationality in man. Words do not reach people at the level of their fear and thus reason and reasoned arguments can't avail. People who are afraid are...
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    Democrats cut 'John Doe' provision, absolute idiocy!

    "Congressional Democrats today failed ............." "suspicious behavior that may lead to a terrorist attack, according to House Republican leaders." With all of the fear and terrorism the Republicans keep spewing..."The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" Wake up America and...
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    FTC has decided to abandon net neutrality

    No it's worse. It's The Rich Vs The Poor. Only the rich will have access to Internet. How long before the poor start a revolt on the rich?
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    Nixons revenge.

    [b]So many of the things happening today were started by Nixon. [b] I hope you all remember and believe this statement in the future when presidents are in office and you blame every thing on them. It does not happen overnight. In the time to come we have to get past Bush Sr amd Bush Jr.
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    I was there when...

    Since you did not originate this thread I don't think it is your call.....plus others have commented on watching things on Television so why are you up my butt?? You don't have to be at an event for it to impact you..... We all have opionions
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    I was there when...

    I was there when... we landed on the moon...when Kennedy was shot...when we got out of Nam...when the shuttle exploded...when the berlin wall came down....when the prisioners were released by the Iatola...When challenger blew up on launch...when the towers came down and everyday after until they...
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    I know we hate lolcats, but this image is begging for a caption

    I like some lolcats most are redundent...I picked up a couple of females at a bar, we named them "Honey" and "Amber" everyone thought they were strippers for a while..
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    Lobster, Steak, or Sushi?

    Sushi is great because I can eat my fill and afterwards I don't feel full, which means I can engage in physical activity with out being uncomfortable...
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    Escheat Laws?????

    TOS was changed....before I got the notification that they had changed them they had already taken the money out of the account. We are talking over $500.00 and I think it is criminal New change of address was in effect, I got all my statements. I left the money in there because I thought it...
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    Escheat Laws?????

    Escheat is a common law doctrine that operates to ensure that property is not left in limbo and ownerless. It originally referred to a number of situations where a legal interest in land was destroyed by operation of law, so that the ownership of the land reverted to the immediately superior...
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    1080p screen savers

    I can't get a screen saver to work I hav a new vista
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    "In Virginia at the age of 13, you can buy a revolver at a supermarket."

    I could not agree more I believe it is not only the right, it is the duty of the American citizenry to be armed. Do you think we would have won our independance from England with out fire arms? Many say things have changed since those times but I believe that only the players have changed.
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    SUV Thread: 6-23-07 100 kids a year killed in backovers by SUV's and Mini-Vans

    This is the problem...Bingo you hit the nail on the head =, people who hold political polititions are privliaged people...That is why they are willing to spend millions on a job that will net them thousands in pay, it's the privliages they are after....."NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW" even though it...
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    What race did you think the killer was before the info was released?

    Since I could probably out shoot you I am not going to justify that statement...:disgust:....the reason I thought it was a male is because most women are to compassionate to kill that many people with out emotion
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    What race did you think the killer was before the info was released?

    What????? is Nutball a race? I thought it was just some crazy guy, didn't even think about what race, I was pretty sure it was a male.
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    If you care about freedom and liberty at all, you should support Ron Paul's run

    Amazing how some people are brainwashed in this country...:Q
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    Eating Bacon and Hot Dogs Linked to Higher Risk of Lung Disease

    I am happy to hear that bacon is bad for you, Dave keeps hounding me for eating sausage... and says "bacon is better" :roll:
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    When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns

    Many campuses pride themselves on being gun-free; it's basically impossible to legally own a gun on most (all?) campuses today. Point of the thread........only the outlaw had a gun and that made this easy....I am not advocating that students shound carry guns but someone other than the...
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    How can anyone defend that jackass Imus?

    When is this country and it's citizens going to realize that we are being manipulated by the media and the press? They are the ones that put the spin on issues that get everyone all fired up and outraged. There sensationalist style of reporting makes every story a drama. They are pulling your...
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    Mike Vick Sucks. However...

    Micheal Vick would make a better running back than quarterback....he wouldn't have to make decisions that way
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    Porn ... do you think it is bad?

    I think porn is great...I like to watch it with my spouse... Get some great ideas that way... Yes the honeymoon is still going, just like the energiser bunny.
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    what is the worst pain that you have ever felt?

    Have to be when I got my nipples pierced. Wow that hurt a lot more than I thought it would. Hell of a Christmas present....Thanks David:roll:
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    how to get over a long term relationship?

    How about a real reponse; Get busy... I mean get real busy... at work or school or where ever. get involved in stuff you normally wouldn't. So you don't have time to even think. I resently had a similar problem. Threw myself into work, volunteared for all kinds of stuff. redecorated my house...
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    Teacher Suspended for Being in an Adult Movie 11 Years Ago

    Don't forget the resident Republicans that support this lynching of the female Teacher. They as pure as virgin snow? They have never looked at Porn or played with toys? I bet not.