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Thread ID: 105766	2009-12-13 19:54:00	HHD won't boot from any other PC!	Chris09 (15218)	Press F1

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839228	2009-12-13 23:10:00	Why not just copy the software you need to a USB drive or CD and install it on the other PC, rather then buying a NIC, installing it, yada yada? Seems like a very time consuming way to run a virus & malware scan.	inphinity (7274)
839229	2009-12-14 00:34:00	Not to be rude but what are you doing "fixing" it if you don't even know that? Of course you can't move the drive - if you were lucky enough to have it boot it would then have replaced all their drivers. If you want to scan for malware, slave the drive or use a USB connection. Leave it to a pro before you make things worse. I wasn't aware of the situation until this morning, and if worse came to worse, simply slave and back up the documents. I'm trying to understand, how things could have been worse? The possible outcomes of this are nothing short of a bit of extra work. I also have the people I've worked with if I need any extra help, which I haven't as of yet. Also I always back up my client's PC so they knowingly are satisfied that their data is secure. And it's not just malware.. cleaning consists of making the PC faster, malware scans, installing new programs and browsers, updating and installing new anti viruses etc. Perhaps I should be far more specific as to what I was actually doing, even though that was not part of the problem in the first place. Just because I don't focus my whole life around computers and know every single bit of knowledge there is to know, doesn't mean I cannot try and fix it or use trial and error. I'm sure, without your pride getting in the way about admitting it, that you had to take some risks and have made mistakes in order to learn more about computers (or anything for that matter), like the rest of human kind. Thank you kindly, for your unneeded comments. On the other hand since it couldn't boot and replace the drivers there should be no damage done and he just learnt something which is always a good thing Exactly, and I've also learned that so called 'pros' need to learn not to get up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning. Today has been very productive.	Chris09 (15218)
839230	2009-12-14 00:54:00	On the other hand since it couldn't boot and replace the drivers there should be no damage done and he just learnt something which is always a good thing YEAH :groan: Possibly at someone elses expence. Pctek wrapped it up nicely.	wainuitech (129)
839231	2009-12-14 00:59:00	Just because I don't focus my whole life around computers and know every single bit of knowledge there is to know, doesn't mean I cannot try and fix it or use trial and error. I'm sure, without your pride getting in the way about admitting it, that you had to take some risks and have made mistakes in order to learn more about computers (or anything for that matter), like the rest of human kind. There's a point there, and learning via trial and error is a good technique, however I think you should be doing this to PCs you own rather than risking other PCs that aren't... The reason in your PS is right, and sudden change in drive controller is probably causing the BSOD. You shouldn't have been booting from the PCs HD anyways, if you suspect malware slave the HDD and scan from your own OS. Blam	Blam (54)
839232	2009-12-14 01:17:00	"What do you mean you won't honour the warranty on my Ferrari?" "I only took the motor apart to see what the problem was and after I put it back together again, I was left with this small box of parts!"	Zippity (58)
839233	2009-12-14 02:21:00	"What do you mean you won't honour the warranty on my Ferrari?" "You drove it, they're not meant to be driven, driving them voids the warranty!" Sorry, couldn't resist. F-cars :rolleyes:.	inphinity (7274)
839234	2009-12-14 02:39:00	[QUOTE=Chris09;849021 And it's not just malware . . cleaning consists of making the PC faster, malware scans, installing new programs and browsers, updating and installing new anti viruses etc . Perhaps I should be far more specific as to what I was actually doing, even though that was not part of the problem in the first place . Thank you kindly, for your unneeded comments . [/QUOTE] You do realise that you are teaching an experienced tech how to . . . . . . . . suck eggs, dont you? The point was, trying to boot from a HDD from another PC is a N00b offense and is punishable by public humiliation!	SolMiester (139)
839235	2009-12-14 02:44:00	I find it funny how some people in here have "clients". Do some / any of your clients (if any of your clients, inc others), know some of you know nothing? If I were your client, and you had no idea WTF you were doing, or how to do it, You wouldnt get paid. You SHOULD know what youre doing, and how to do it, before you start. If you dont, take it to someone who does	Speedy Gonzales (78)
839236	2009-12-14 03:02:00	There's a point there, and learning via trial and error is a good technique, however I think you should be doing this to PCs you own rather than risking other PCs that aren't... The reason in your PS is right, and sudden change in drive controller is probably causing the BSOD. You shouldn't have been booting from the PCs HD anyways, if you suspect malware slave the HDD and scan from your own OS. Blam I don't understand the risks; people are making out like this was a big deal. Yet now I've finished the general clean, uninstalled Norton, and it's zipping away? It was, and now I've learned that from experience, and won't ever think of doing that again. I know that, but just a general clean, make it faster. Tis all. You do realise that you are teaching an experienced tech how to ........suck eggs, dont you? The point was, trying to boot from a HDD from another PC is a N00b offense and is punishable by public humiliation! I don't believe I was teaching anyone to suck eggs. I believe I've reminded PcTek, that is all. Charming. Well, if I ever see you make any mistake at all I shall remind myself to be the better person, and not to be such an arse. It's very mean and uncalled for; Nothing went wrong. It's a minor factor that I've learned from. I find it funny how some people in here have "clients". Do some / any of your clients (if any of your clients, inc others), know some of you know nothing? If I were your client, and you had no idea WTF you were doing, or how to do it, You wouldnt get paid. You SHOULD know what youre doing, and how to do it, before you start. If you dont, take it to someone who does I don't know 'nothing' and they are aware of my ability yes. They are quite happy with it and I always make backups, like everyone should before any work is done anyway. Well if you were my client you wouldn't need me. Besides which, I said it was for a friend's, but I treat them as clients so everything is done properly, and they still get the paperwork. And I know what I'm doing for the most part, I did not expect the circumstance and I've now learned from it. Besides which I do know tech folks that I have worked with, who would be there for support, like I'm sure you all have. Now, hopefully everyone has finished tramping and humiliating me - which is totally uncalled for again - otherwise I'm up for round 3. :sleep	Chris09 (15218)
839237	2009-12-14 03:09:00	I don't understand the risks; people are making out like this was a big deal . I don't believe I was teaching anyone to suck eggs . I believe I've reminded PcTek, that is all . Okay, 1st, trying to boot with a different config can result in corruption of system files from BSOD . . . hence, noob offense and public beating . . . oops, I mean public humiliation! As for PCT, correct me if I am wrong, but you went on to describe a PC cleaning method to a tech who has their own business?! . . . . tut tut tut . . . .	SolMiester (139)
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