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fixitman1 · 03-16-2006, 05:50 AM

Hi all. Just wanted to say hello. I'm not totally new to computers, and have *some* knowledge (basic stuff). I (for now) run W98SE, but will have to upgrade to XP Home by early summer (as you know, no further Windows Updates). It scares me, because I don't even know how to navigate XP (can't even find Temp Internet Files). I'm nearly 60, and did not grow up with these new-fangled computer machine contraptions

What I've learned has been self-taught, by reading various forums and some in books. Now, I've gotten Paint Shop Pro 7.4, and am pulling my hair out with it (not that I can afford to lose any more

) Still, I see that it can do so much more than MS Paint (which is all I've had until now) that it is worth spending more time on.

Anyway, that's about where I stand. I guess I'm somewhere between novice and intermediate, and know some basics about security (I use AVG free A/V, ZoneAlarm, spywareguard & spywareblaster) while online, all updated regularly, and I also run AdAware and Spybot S&D offline every week or two. Since I've been using these, I haven't had any real computer problems.

In any case, nice to meet you. I have no computer problems at the moment to post about, but will be reading through the forums for awhile.

Best to all.....fixitman1

**Glaswegian** · 03-16-2006, 06:29 AM

Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad you found us.

yustr · 03-16-2006, 07:01 AM

From a fellow folical challenged user, Welcome to TSF.

Don't sell yourself short - you know more than 90% of the users - most importantly how to protect yourself. The experts here can help you learn the rest. And you don't have to have problems to post. Check out the Visual Arts forum for discussions about Paint and other topics of interest.

fixitman1 · 03-16-2006, 07:39 AM

Thanks for the nice welcomes....actually, I do have one thing that's driving me nuts

It's about Content IE5....will try to find the right place to post it.....Anyhow, nice to meetcha.....

ebackhus · 03-16-2006, 09:25 AM

In the Microsoft forums (second from the top of the main page) there is a section for Internet Explorer issues. The MS Team is made up of some extrememly sharp and talented people so I'm sure you'll get the answers you're looking for.

Welcome to TSF!

**DumberDrummer** · 03-16-2006, 09:34 AM

Welcome aboard. This is the perfect place to increase your knowledge.

**Horse** · 03-16-2006, 11:35 AM

Welcome aboard.

Tumbleweed36 · 03-16-2006, 12:19 PM

Hi,

Nice that you found our forum. Hope you enjoy the time you get to spend with us. You will find that we have a great family.

dai · 03-16-2006, 05:42 PM

hi and welcome to the forum

03-16-2006, 05:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
fixitman1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3 OS: W98SE	New Member Hi all. Just wanted to say hello. I'm not totally new to computers, and have some knowledge (basic stuff). I (for now) run W98SE, but will have to upgrade to XP Home by early summer (as you know, no further Windows Updates). It scares me, because I don't even know how to navigate XP (can't even find Temp Internet Files). I'm nearly 60, and did not grow up with these new-fangled computer machine contraptions What I've learned has been self-taught, by reading various forums and some in books. Now, I've gotten Paint Shop Pro 7.4, and am pulling my hair out with it (not that I can afford to lose any more ) Still, I see that it can do so much more than MS Paint (which is all I've had until now) that it is worth spending more time on. Anyway, that's about where I stand. I guess I'm somewhere between novice and intermediate, and know some basics about security (I use AVG free A/V, ZoneAlarm, spywareguard & spywareblaster) while online, all updated regularly, and I also run AdAware and Spybot S&D offline every week or two. Since I've been using these, I haven't had any real computer problems. In any case, nice to meet you. I have no computer problems at the moment to post about, but will be reading through the forums for awhile. Best to all.....fixitman1

03-16-2006, 06:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
Glaswegian Moderator/ Rangemaster TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team; Oor Wullie; TSF Surgeon and Resident Comic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,482 OS: Win XP Pro SP3 / Win 7 Pro My System Blog Entries: 10	Hi and welcome to the TSF family - glad you found us. __________________ Iain - Defender of the Haggis and all things Scottish. I don't help by PM - post in the Forums. PC Safety & Security::PC running a bit slow?::Donate::Photographers Corner

03-16-2006, 07:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
yustr Asst. Manager, The Conversation Pit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut shore Posts: 6,050 OS: XP Pro My System	From a fellow folical challenged user, Welcome to TSF. Don't sell yourself short - you know more than 90% of the users - most importantly how to protect yourself. The experts here can help you learn the rest. And you don't have to have problems to post. Check out the Visual Arts forum for discussions about Paint and other topics of interest. __________________ If there are lawyers or politicians involved, logic may be a very poor tool for reaching a conclusion.

03-16-2006, 09:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,275 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	In the Microsoft forums (second from the top of the main page) there is a section for Internet Explorer issues. The MS Team is made up of some extrememly sharp and talented people so I'm sure you'll get the answers you're looking for. Welcome to TSF! __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

03-16-2006, 09:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
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03-16-2006, 07:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
fixitman1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3 OS: W98SE	Thanks for the nice welcomes....actually, I do have one thing that's driving me nuts It's about Content IE5....will try to find the right place to post it.....Anyhow, nice to meetcha.....

03-16-2006, 11:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
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03-16-2006, 12:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
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03-16-2006, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
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