Saturday, January 20, 2007

HELLO

Hello and welcome all!  I just wanted to let you know that I'm alive and well.  Totally frustrated but alive, and not from the cigarettes but none other than....AOL/AOHELL.

I can't remember if it was Wed or Thurs night that I opened my Paint Shop while online.  I tried opening my documents in the Paint Shop and Animation Shop.  They froze, wouldn't open and totally froze my pc.  I had been having problems inserting pics and graphics in e-mail for a few days prior.  So, I did the restart....bah hah.  Guess what...once again I have damaged files in my AOL software.  No biggie, so I thought, because this happened about six months ago.   I had to remove my 9.0, get my cd rom and reinstall.  Didn't lose anything because I only removed the 9.0 but none of the other AOL files.

LOL...of course, it ended up a PIA because I've had my CD rom for 9.0 for years.  I keep it in a zip loc bag on a shelf on the pc desk.  The bag was there but the cd wasn't in it.  Still, I thought not a problem because Joey has dozens of cd's just lying on the shelves.  I figured it was mixed with those.  Nope....can't find the darned thing anywhere.

I wasn't able to get online because AOL wasn't recognizing my DSL.  Somehow, I did manage to get online and contacted tech support because I haven't gone free.  GRRR...the first said they don't send them anymore.  The second I got disconnected from.  Finally, the third tech said it would take 7-10 days to send it, I could get a cd for it at Walmart or he sent me the link to save to my desktop.

I didn't want to remove the 9.0 without being sure I could install it.  God forbid I couldn't get back online until I found a cd.  I went into my programs...lo and behold I can't find AOL 9.0.  I opened the AOL to remove it....it's not there.  All the toolbars, security crap, etc are.  My son thought I was brain dead so he came and looked scratching his head.

I can download the link they sent but if I don't remove the old one, the damaged files will remain.

Long story short...as if I ever have a short story....I haven't restarted my pc since them.  AOL is working fairly well for now but I do have to search for the darned 9.0 and find out where the heck it is so I can remove it.

Cigarette update:  I'm doing well, I think.  I'm down to about six a day.  I've had the same pack since Wed and still have about 7 left.  I'm slowly ridding my amounts of nicotine.  I also really can't stand the taste of them so it won't be long before I just dump em.

If you don't see me around much, it's because I haven't been able to clear up the damaged file thingy.  I need my Becky up here but it's snowing, she's busy, so I may have to bite the bullet and contact the nitwits at AOL again.

Love you all......CHRIS

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

OH NO. I do not understand a word of all of this but that doesnt mean i am so so so sorry and i hope someone can come help you get AOL working again. AOL was working like shit last night....i could barely get a journal up to read and it wouldnt let me make comments. I hope you have a good weekend and i am so proud of how far you have come with the smoking.
LOVE YOU,
lisa

Anonymous said...

 I hate having computer problems.  I never know what to do to fix them and my son is less then helpful.  Thank goodness his friend is so nice and a computer geek.  Good luck with the quit smoking.  The night I had last night I could have used one, LOL

               Julie

Anonymous said...

Im like Lisa Im afraid ..really dont understand ,but I'm sorry you are having all these problems with AOL ,you are doing well cutting down on your ciggys ,love Jan xx

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry for your problems with AOL. I've had to reinstall it a few times but I've always been able to find my CD to do it, don't ask how, my place is normally a tip! Glad it hasn't driven you back to smoking more, I'm so pleased you've been able to cut down so much. Have a great weekend! Jeannette xx  http://journals.aol.co.uk/jlocorriere05/Welcometomytravels/  

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry you have had those frustrations with AOL...at one time or another, we all go through them.  Was happy to read at the end it seems to be clearing up for you.  Also, your doing great on the not smoking as much.  One day at a time...you will get there.  Hope you have a lovely and safe weekend...many hugs and love,
Joyce

Anonymous said...

so sorry about yoyur aol problems that is just tiring I undersand and your graphic is so fitting up top lol congrats ont he cigs cut down!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I had the EXACT problem!!! My email & inserting pics. I got a tech online & he talked me through it...working so far!
hugs, Sugar

Anonymous said...

Awwwwwww Chris, Aohell needs to get it's act together, Hope you have a good day, Hugs Lisa

Anonymous said...

i had that problem about 6 months ago i ended up at walmart and i got 2 different disks. Good luck:)

Deb

Anonymous said...

After smoking for 20 years and 40 plus cigs per day I gave up last sunday ,Isay gave up but really trying this time I'm using the patches, found it very hard the first couple of days, I was actually quite Ill but I am persevering and have already saved £60 so keep going

cayasm

Anonymous said...

Keep going at quitting the fags - good luck with AOHell

Anonymous said...

aol can be very frustrating at times ~ glad you managed to sort most of it out ~ well done on cutting down on the smoking ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Oh it drives me crazy when AOL starts acting up and I have to keep restarting. Just let me go online and do what i need to do. I think maybe you should try getting another cd from walmart or something!

shermeen xx
http://journals.aol.co.uk/shermeen0621/shermsinthemiddle/

Anonymous said...

LOL, Chris...love that tag. Pretty much sums it up, doesn`t it??
I get so frustrated when I have computer problems. That`s great with the smoking. You`ll be stopped in no time!!! Keep up the great work. I give you a lot of credit and will say an extra prayer for you. I know it isn`t easy.
Hugs
penny

Anonymous said...

#1.I AM VERY PROUD OF YOU FOR CONTINUING TO GET OFF CIGARETTS.
#2 I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH AOL LATELY ALSO...IT IS TAKING FOREVER ON EVERYTHING AND THIS STUPID SPYWARE THING KEEPS POPPING UP WANTING TO DOWNLOAD...HOPE YOU GET YOURS STRAIGHTENED OUT!
LOVE YA,
CARLENE

Anonymous said...

OH Chris I'm so sorry AOL is being satanic to you. They started giving me grief as well this past week. Seems improvements only bring you headaches and more headaches. Your doing great hon on the smoking!! (Hugs) Indigo

Anonymous said...

{{{{ Chris }}}}  Do you have Barnes and Noble nearby?  They always have free cd roms for AOL...  I so know and understand your frustration!  Hang in there!!!

I miss you...  I am sooooo proud of how you are quitting the cigs!  YOU ROCK!

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

Sorry about that AOHell you're going through.  1st thing that I do whenever I get some obscure or weird error, I always restart my computer. I wouldn't restart now if you've done anything with files or anything.  Hope you can find a disk. I don't even know if I have one! LOL
You ROCK on the smoking. You're almost there kid!! Hang in there! I'm rootin for ya.
Chilly hugs, Barb

Anonymous said...

I was having the same problem with AOL this morning.  Two of the computers I could get on AOL, the other two it couldn't find the DSL.  What a pain.  Took a few tries and some aggravation before all computers were on AOL.
Missie

Anonymous said...

I so admire you for doing so well in your determination to stop smoking.  I've never smoked, but one of my dear sisters has never been able to quit.   She's tried many times, but it just has too tight of a grip on her.  I worry about her very much.  Keep haning in there!
Lori
http://journals.aol.com/helmswondermom/DustyPages

Anonymous said...

Turn Off and wait 8-10 seconds and turn back on helps.  (not a restart)
I too have been having more propblems than ever!  I don't even use AOL FTP anymore.  I can never get on.  Never!  The alerts are all screwed up for everyone.  O-well...we will ge through this!  Quit smoking - You can do it!  :)
http://journals.aol.com/mrsm711/LatteDah/     Tracy

Anonymous said...

Hi, first congratulation on your cigarette reduction. I understand that is a very tough thing to quit, or so my son says who has quit a number of times, but has not given up and just quit again.  I shuddered when you described AOL hell.  My aol came with my computer.  But I hate the connectivity service but can't figure out any way to uninstall it and go back to normal.  I tried and uninstalled the whole thing. Now I am thinking of Broadband so I can hear music and see videos but I am afraid of all the technical aspects.  I must build up my desire beyond my fear!  But I absolutely love my new computer!   Gerry

Anonymous said...

Love that opening graphic.  My computer friend says it's all to blame on I.E. 7 and 9.0vr....she says keep the 9.0se.  And to turn off the phfishing....internet properties;tools; general......  I haven't got there yet either and I'm getting ill!

Anonymous said...

"I'm down to about six a day.  I've had the same pack since Wed and still have about 7 left. "

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I cant believe your not screaming inside. I would be. And then all those problems with AOL,lol...geese, and you kept going...I am bowing to you...big time...~Raven

Anonymous said...

Im considering moving from aol its so bad honestly,what a waste of money,glad the ciggie challenge is going well hun,love zoe xx
http://journals.aol.co.uk/zoepaul6968/DomesticAbuse/

Anonymous said...

Just saying hello friend. Tammy

Anonymous said...

Starting to worry about you, hon!  I read your graphics journal so I know you are back on aol... Hope all is well!

be well,
Dawn

Anonymous said...

We all miss you, hopefully you will be back soon!!

Phil

Anonymous said...

Hi Chris... I am so so proud of you about the smoking thing... It is great. You will feel (and smell) so much better.  I am sorry about your AOL problems, that really stinks, my computer is prolly from the 1800's, so I have issues with mine all the time as well, hence why I hardly ever come online.  Love and miss ya,
KJ

Anonymous said...

Ahhhhhhhhh the problems we encounter!!!!! If anyone wants to piss me off... just let me not be able to get online and do the things I want to do!!!!! LOL!!!!! I am soooooo addicted to AOL and the internet... I get down right mean when I have problems online!!!! Hope you find it soon!!!! I know this sounds stupid and I'm sure you have already done it but go to search and put in AOL 9.0 and see if it finds it!!! http://journals.aol.com/shayshaydc/Golfaholic
Sharon:)