I think I could hear my computer laughing at me.

Amerikaur · #1 (**permalink**) 24-Feb-2005, 11:40 AM

My computer right now has a corruption that interferes with the local settings of several software programs that I use. I need to send it in for repair, but I have been reluctant to due so because I am loathe to be without it.

The other night, I was drove home from work in the snow in 30 degree (F) weather, which made for a long and icy commute.

I started my computer, and my little WeatherBug software program running on the task bar reminded me that at 8PM it was 30 degrees. I started to work on sone urgent matters, and while I did, the temperature started falling quickly. When I finished the material, the temperature had fallen to 20 degrees.

I took care of other things, did Simran, played with the cat and...dozed off. I went in to shut down the computer - when I noticed that the taskbar said it was 5 degrees below zero!

5 below!! We just went through an unusually ugly cold snap like that a few weeks ago! I wasn't expecting it to return? 5 below zero means when I arrive home, the inside of my nose freezes just during the walk from the car to the door.
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I shuddered at the idea of greeting that kind of cold in the moring, and pondered over what to wear to work. Then, I realized that somethng was odd...I wasn't feeling the bitter drafts that only show up in subzero weather. With suspicion, I turned back to my computer.

The thermometer settings had switched over, by themselves, to Metric.

It was -5 degrees C, not -5 degrees F. -5 C means it was still 20 degrees F. Cold, yes, but not ugly.
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I swear I heard laughter coming from the machine....

nsbuttar · #2 (**permalink**) 24-Feb-2005, 16:44 PM

nuthing happens in the box automatically. Something causes it. If you dont know what has caused it, blame it on Mr. Gates.

Amerikaur · #3 (**permalink**) 24-Feb-2005, 22:05 PM

Naturally, nothing happens automatically, ergo, the local settings corruption. It's a bit of a pain - so is being without any computing power at all

But, I will spare Mr. Gates. This time.

This problem lies squarely with Mr. Dell.

Neutral Singh · #4 (**permalink**) 25-Feb-2005, 08:52 AM

LOL! I hope no kiddie messes up with your computer, when you are not at home... hmmm...

Amerikaur · #5 (**permalink**) 25-Feb-2005, 09:20 AM

LOL!

A "kiddie", no, not a kiddie. Not yet, anyway.

A "kitty" though...hmm... that is possible.
wonder if that kitty cat was after the Mouse again??

Arvind · #6 (**permalink**) 25-Feb-2005, 21:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Amerikaur

I wonder if that kitty cat was after the Mouse again??

That s a very calculated guess. just in case, you need some investigative services, feel free to get more details...

Amerikaur · #7 (**permalink**) 26-Feb-2005, 05:16 AM

LOL!! Thanks so much for your offer! Unfortunately, I know exactly what is causing it. Its an XP profile corruption that was caused by some (ahem) physical damage to the laptop. As a result, my local settings for a few profile-specific apps on two specific user profiles have gotten a bit...interesting, shall I say?

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Hopefully by next week I'll either be at a point in my work where I won't have to be on the darn thing day and night and can mail it in...or...I'll at least be at a point where I can finagle someone else's laptop.