Fix IT Newsletter Alert Sept 2009 Issue 0024 News New pages added since last newsletter... Trouble Shooting Computer keeps restarting Articles   Hello As summer draws to a close not a lot going on, I wrote one new page about an experience I had with a computer that was invaded by a virus. My fault, you have to be ever vigilant with your computer protection. Being pro-active is always better than being reactive! Do you like checklists? That is repair checklists? Here are two I made up that can be found on the web site. They are fairly small so just click on the link to download them, then save the PDF to your hard drive. You can print them, send them to your friends. (I am making more for the membership site). installing-new-hardware-checklist.pdf computer-repair-eight-part-checklist.pdf Over the last three or so weeks I have been busy building the addition to the  DIY Membership Site. Stop by and sign up for a free week. Once I start accepting members I will stop offering the free week. I have a tentative schedule of 18 September to launch the new section. If you do stop by and look around leave a message on the blog (you have to sign in to leave comments, sorry some trolls have already been by and left some innoxious comments). Some of the things in the membership section in addition to new information will be discounts on my e-books, all of my courses will be downloadable from inside the section. And of course one-on-one support from me for anyone that is a member. We are getting ready for the release of Windows 7, lots of new programs are being developed by the software community. I have two I am evaluating and will do reviews on them by next month. One thing I have found by querying some hardware manufactures is they are on board and will have updated drivers ready when Windows 7 goes on sale. Microsoft has released a statement that Windows 7 has gone 'gold' this means that the Master Copy of the installation dvd has been made and sent to the DVD manufacture to make the product. This is a very large step for any software publisher, it means they are committed to the schedule they have set to get their product to market. Do you like free stuff? I am running a poll on my web site here - Poll - get a free ebook when you complete the poll! Other news: If anyone is running Windows 7 and would like to change the 'Start' button to the old Classic XP style this article has two programs that will kill the Windows 7 menu and install a XP style menu. I have tested this add on and it works but (read the documentation!) it does have a couple of bugs. Read about it here - CSMenu Now for only $37.00! The DIY concept has been around for a long time. Self Computer Repair is no exception. The question you have to ask yourself is - Do I Want To Do IT? This e-book gives you the advantage that the Geeks enjoy. And What Is That? Information. Information in everyday language! No Geek! All for a half hour of Geek time. Never pay a Geek again! Q and A This site contains a lot of information. As with any publication not all information is available due to space, time, or subject constraints. If you have a question that you did not find the answer on this web site  you a can ask your question here and we will endeavor to get you the most up to date answer possible! Comments? Ideas? Feedback? I'd love to hear from you. Just reply to this newsletter and tell me what you think! Yes, you may forward this email to anyone you want! If you don't have a subscription, and would like one, just go to our Fix It! newsletter signup (and get free sample pages at the same time) Here are some web sites that may be of interest to you: The company that I use to build my web sites - Need help with basic system functions: Computer help - Learn how to use your computer All the best, Monte Russell Webmaster www.diy-computer-repair.com Return to top