[TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
- From: "Jerome Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxx>
- To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 21:49:18 -0400
If there is no difference why do the OEM versions sell on eBay for less
than the standard version? I was assuming that the bidders knew what they
were bidding on, which isnt always the case.
I bid on a stepping motor driver card for something I am building. When the
bidding got over $70 I dropped out. The "winner" got the card for $110. Then
I got an email from the seller. He has a cyberstore on eBay and sells the
card to anyone for $99.
Jerry Silverman
Greentron Inc
4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609
864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080
greentron@xxxxxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary McCartney" <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 7:05 PM
Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> I've bought about 4 Windows XP Homes (OEM version) on Ebay. They all
> were sealed and had the product key on the back of the plastic wrapping.
> No problem installing or activating the software. The only problem I had
> was one of these turned out to be meant for Gateway computer only. It
> had "Gateway" printed on the CD, otherwise it was the same software on
> the disc and again, no problem installing or activating the software. I
> wasn't happy about the Gateway label though because it didn't look good
> selling a computer not Gateway brand with a Gateway authorized CD.
> Luckily, my friend bought the computer so no big deal. The ebay ad did
> not signify that there was anything out of the ordinary with the disc
> and even the photo was that of a standard XP Home package. I gave the
> seller a neutral feedback for not revealing that about the item.
>
>
>
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>
>
> Gary McCartney
>
> McCartney Electronics
> Guelph Ontario Canada
> Est. 1984
> email: gary (at) number63.ca
>
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>
>
> Jerome Silverman wrote:
> >
> > About a year ago when all this came up I went to the Microsoft site to
check
> > Specs, fine print, prices. XP Home was about $200 US, XP Pro was about
$400,
> > including a license to install on one computer. The OEM version comes
> > without a license and is intended for people who assemble computers and
buy
> > the license in bulk. On eBay and other sites you see all sorts of combos
and
> > prices but the only one that does you any good is one in a sealed
package
> > with the product ID number. If it has been installed and registered you
may
> > have a problem with Microsoft when you register it again. If you buy an
OEM
> > version you will also have to buy a license to register it.
> > Jerry Silverman
> > Greentron Inc
> > 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609
> > 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080
> > greentron@xxxxxxx
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bil Green" <tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: "Tel-Tek Electronics" <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 4:31 PM
> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> >
> > > $329?! XP Pro is only $150 or so (US) for the OEM version (same
> > > as retail except that it won't upgrade another operating system).
> > > You do have to shop around (such as using pricewatch.com) to
> > > get good prices.
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Best regards,
> > >
> > > Bil Green
> > > PC 1000
> > > Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
> > > 760-924-1000
mailto:tv.vcrrepair@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > > Thursday, June 10, 2004, 11:05:51 AM, you wrote:
> > >
> > > TTE> $329 for XP Pro.
> > >
> > > TTE> -Ed-
> > > TTE> Tel-Tek Electronics
> > > TTE> Ontario-Canada
> > >
> > > TTE> teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > TTE> Ask me about the Tech Repair CD.
> > > TTE> ----- Original Message -----
> > > TTE> From: "Jerome Silverman" <greentron@xxxxxxx>
> > > TTE> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > TTE> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:07 PM
> > > TTE> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > >
> > >
> > > >> What do you consider overpriced? About a year ago I paid $79 US on
> > eBay.
> > > >> Jerry Silverman
> > > >> Greentron Inc
> > > >> 4 Newland Ave Greenville SC 29609
> > > >> 864 232 3889 Fax 271 2080
> > > >> greentron@xxxxxxx
> > > >> ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> From: "Tel-Tek" <teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 8:40 AM
> > > >> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> > XP is very stable. But overpriced. Almost worth your effort to,
if
> > you
> > > >> have
> > > >> > an obsolete computer, to buy a new one, with XP Home installed.
> > > >> >
> > > >> > -Ed-
> > > >> >
> > > >> > Tel-Tek Electronics
> > > >> > Ontario-Canada
> > > >> >
> > > >> > teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> > From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
> > > >> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 10:20 PM
> > > >> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> >
> > > >> >
> > > >> > > Yes, I am still running 98. I get that 'Illegal operations'
> > message
> > > >> > > every so often, but I just ignore it and the computer keeps
working
> > > >> > > fine. I rarely get the BSOD. Is XP 100% stable? Other people
> > have
> > > >> > > complained about XP and tell me that if Windows 98 is working
for
> > me
> > > TTE> to
> > > >> > > just keep using it. What do you think?
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Kevin Wilks
> > > >> > > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > > >> > > Penticton BC Canada
> > > >> > > kevintv@xxxxxxx
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David
Lessard
> > > >> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:21 PM
> > > >> > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Illegal operations? Are you still running 98 Kevin? Upgrade to
XP.
> > No
> > > >> > > more BSOD (blue screen of death). At least you can close down a
> > crash
> > > >> > > application.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > David Lessard
> > > >> > > mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin
> > > >> > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:56 AM
> > > >> > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > I hate them because my computer is always doing illegal
operations
> > and
> > > >> > > will be shut down.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > I hate them because I have high speed cable internet and a 1
gig
> > CPU,
> > > >> > > but sometimes when I connect to the internet it is like I am
back
> > on
> > > >> > > dial-up.
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Any more reasons?
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Kevin Wilks
> > > >> > > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > > >> > > Penticton BC Canada
> > > >> > > kevintv@xxxxxxx
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of David
Lessard
> > > >> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 11:50 AM
> > > >> > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Kevin,
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Repeat after me...Computers are my friend...Computers are my
> > > >> > > friend...everything should work just fine now...:-)
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > David Lessard
> > > >> > > Alexandria, Ontario
> > > >> > > mr_fixit@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Tel-Tek
> > > >> > > Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2004 12:43 AM
> > > >> > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > Kevin;
> > > >> > > If you hate them, they will know...and do all kinds of odd
things
> > for
> > > >> > > you.;-)
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > -Ed-
> > > >> > > Tel-Tek Electronics
> > > >> > > Ontario-Canada
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > teltek3@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > >> > > From: "Kevin" <kevintv@xxxxxxx>
> > > >> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 7:10 PM
> > > >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > > I hate computers all the time!
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Kevin Wilks
> > > >> > > > Kevin's TV & Video Repair
> > > >> > > > Penticton BC Canada
> > > >> > > > kevintv@xxxxxxx
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > >> > > > From: techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > > [mailto:techassist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
> > > >> > > gulftech@xxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:21 PM
> > > >> > > > To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > >> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Computer problem
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Jim,
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > I have done that. That program is gone, but it came with
> > add-ons,
> > > >> > > that
> > > >> > > > appear to be the problem. I need to know what wcpsvsu is.
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Sometimes, I hate computers!
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > Ken Smith
> > > >> > > > Gulf Technical Services
> > > >> > > > 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
> > > >> > > > Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
> > > >> > > > 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > > > On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 14:10:28 -0500 Jim Myers
> > <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > >> > > > writes:
> > > >> > > > > Try uninstalling the time check program in windows control
> > panel
> > > >> > > > > add/remove programs.
> > > >> > > > >
> > > >> > > >
> > > >> > >
> > > TTE>
> > ************************************************************************
> > > >> > > > *
> > > >> > > > ******************************************
> > > >> > > > > Since 1972
> > > >> > > > > Jim Myers
> > > >> > > > > Telrad Electronics
> > > >> > > > > Fort Wayne, Indiana
> > > >> > > > >
> > > >> > > > >
> > > >> > > > > gulftech@xxxxxxxx wrote:
> > > >> > > > > > I somehow loaded a program I did not wish to do. It was
> > "Time
> > > >> > > > > Check" or
> > > >> > > > > > something like that. Since then, my computer has been
> > squirley.
> > > >> > > > > I wish
> > > >> > > > > > I could be more specific, but to be more specific, I
would
> > have
> > > TTE> to
> > > >> > > > > > restart and then fool with things to get my selected
programs
> > to
> > > >> > > > > appear
> > > >> > > > > > on the bottom of the screen. Sometimes, all the icons on
my
> > > >> > > screen
> > > >> > > > > > disappear.
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > > I am able to use the computer, but get the message
"wcpsvsu
> > not
> > > >> > > > > > responding." Can someone tell me what that is, and a
remedy
> > for
> > > >> > > > > it?
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > > TIA,
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > > Ken Smith
> > > >> > > > > > Gulf Technical Services
> > > >> > > > > > 3034 Gulf Breeze Parkway
> > > >> > > > > > Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
> > > >> > > > > > 850-934-8324 (Voice) 850-932-0819 (Fax)
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > >
> > > >> > > > > >
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