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Dragnov

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I fixed a girls computer.... :( :( :( :( :( :(

Why oh why am I so stupid! :p

She couldn't get her cable internet working for her computer. Several of her wannabe geek friends (pssshh, amateurs. :p) tried before and couldn't get it to work, and the cable installation company takes forever and already came once and the dude didn't know what to do. I didn't say anything for about a week (knowing what it would entail), but after so much girl pouting and appeal I couldn't help but feel sorry.

So I told her that I would do it for her, and so I did. Doh!

I am now officially tech support. :( I already have gotten numerous questions such as "where did my recycle bin go?", "how come address bar is so short now?", and "I keep having something pop up whenenver I do this".

*cries* When it comes to girls, all logic seems to dissapear. :(:p
 
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The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
 
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simms

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Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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hahaha.... lmao :)

Lets make a flowchart! :)
 
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Yzzim

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Atrail
What was wrong?
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Yeah, who cares about the girl, what the heck was wrong with her computer?

This is a computer forum ya know
 
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Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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he speaks the truth
 
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Antisocial Virge

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Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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He fixed her computer for her. He is now known as a computer geek. He might as well chop his penis off.
 
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Orsorum

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Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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He fixed her computer for her. He is now known as a computer geek. He might as well chop his penis off.
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lol So true.
 
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Dragnov

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Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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He fixed her computer for her. He is now known as a computer geek. He might as well chop his penis off.
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:(

That pretty much sums it up.

First, she was locked out of her computer. Didn't know the password for her Windows XP, and no one else did either. Got around that by searching google for answers...

Second, she coudln't get her cable working. It woudln't get an IP from the router and was showing all 0.0.0.0's. She lost the power adapter for her router and was trying to use one of those multi-adapter (but I found out it didn't have enough amps so it woudln't work). But even connecting directly to the cable modem it wouldn't work. After fidling around w/ settings and all I found out I just had to reinstall the network card and drivers. Stupid stuff basically...
 
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brxndxn

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I am now officially tech support. I already have gotten numerous questions such as "where did my recycle bin go?", "how come address bar is so short now?", and "I keep having something pop up whenenver I do this".
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LOL!!! When I read that, my head (sub-conscious) just applied an anoying valley-girl voice to those questions... hahaha

I wish I could keep my damn mouth shut too. Computer support has never got me sex.
 
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is she cute? play your cards right and maybe you'll get some sexual favors...

'hey i can fix your computer, but after you give me a .....'

 
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SuperSix

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Originally posted by: Antisocial-Virge
Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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He fixed her computer for her. He is now known as a computer geek. He might as well chop his penis off.
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


One of many reasons I don't wor on any PC's outside of my house...
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Gr1mL0cK


I am now officially tech support. :( I already have gotten numerous questions such as "where did my recycle bin go?", "how come address bar is so short now?", and "I keep having something pop up whenenver I do this".

*cries* When it comes to girls, all logic seems to dissapear. :(:p
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Why don't you just tell her you're f*cking busy?


 
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Mookow

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Originally posted by: NeuroSynapsis
Originally posted by: Evadman
The question is... Is there a posability of sex in the near future? If no, then you are screwed.
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he speaks the truth
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Actually, I think its more like "If no, then you arent going to be getting screwed"
 
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BD231

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Heh heh, your getting used gr1mlock, just say "i dunno" every time she asks you a computer related question. Play dumb ;)
 
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Dragnov

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Originally posted by: OS
Originally posted by: Gr1mL0cK


I am now officially tech support. :( I already have gotten numerous questions such as "where did my recycle bin go?", "how come address bar is so short now?", and "I keep having something pop up whenenver I do this".

*cries* When it comes to girls, all logic seems to dissapear. :(:p
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Why don't you just tell her you're f*cking busy?
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Because I'm a f*cking guy, and when a cute girl is pouting I turn f*cking stupid okay? :p:eek:
 
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Tallgeese

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If I were you, my man...I'd start trying out some of these pickup lines on her.

One of two possible outcomes:
* One works...and YOU SCORE!
* None of them work...and she gets so tired of hearing them, she quits calling you for help.

Either way...YOU WIN!
 
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T2T III

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*cries* When it comes to girls, all logic seems to dissapear.
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Don't feel bad. One of my neighbors (a 50+ year old male - sorry, no pics ;) had some computer issues. He was in the process of cancelling AOL and going over to NetZero. I assisted him a little bit initially. Then, for the next few days, he stopped by my house after he finished up work to see if I could do some more work on his computer. After about the 3rd day, I made it very clear to him that although I'm an IT professional, I can't keep working on his computer when I could be doing application/programming work for $50+ an hour. My comment completely offended him - I could tell by the look on his face. However, if I didn't cut the strings at that point, he'd still be hunting me down looking for me to do some work on his PC.

And, don't think that it's only girls where the logic disappears. I've worked with plenty of males where they suffer from the same issue. My neighbor was quite clueless when it came to PCs -- and really had no sense of logic either. :(

The unfortunate part is that once you touch the PC, you get associated with any issues or problems that develop. Even if something was out of place all along, the issue will get magnified by the owner of the PC once you've touched it. It's sad how people can take advantage of people like this. To handle these situations, I guess a "cut and dried" scenario might be the best method for handling situations such as this. The method could be undertaken as follows:

1) Present the person with the computer problem with a price quote up front.
2) They are now aware of what costs will be involved with fixing their computer issue.
3) If they agree to have you proceed with the work, you should:

3a) Have a backup drive handy.
3b) Back up their system with Ghost (or another similar software) to the backup hard drive.
3c) Work on their issue.
3d) If they start pointing out "oh, that looks different" or "that item used to be there" or ... you get the picture.
3e) When they start with that crap, you pull out the backup drive, restore their system to what was there before you started working on the computer.
3d) Once finished, you walk away. You might forfeit a bit of money, but you'll get yourself out of a situation that could cost you quite a bit more if you were to stick with it until the end. If the person is the type of individual as I described back up in "3d" - then, you are doomed. Because, they'll pull that crap while you're working on their computer and probably even weeks after you have completed the work.

It's really unfortunate that it comes down to the process that I've laid out. However, being a "nice guy" only means that you're the one to get burned in the end. There's plenty of people in this world who go about their daily lives taking advantage of innocent people. Don't fall into the trap of these individuals. If something doesn't seem right to you, then just walk away from it. If they're the type to take advantage of people, then they'll never sign your agreement that you present to them. Again, this is another "flag" for you. Follow the cue and walk away from the situation.
 
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Lifer
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Originally posted by: Gr1mL0cK

Because I'm a f*cking guy, and when a cute girl is pouting I turn f*cking stupid okay? :p:eek:
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well, atleast now we know who wears the pants between the two of you.

 
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