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[Foxfyre]

A month ago I replaced my old hard drive with a much larger (1 TB) one. Did a fresh install using the Windows 7 disc I had used on the old one...... Today I get a message on the desktop saying it needed to be activated, okay, I activate it....... Suddenly I have a black screen (with my icons and taskbar showing) with a message that says:
Windows 7 Build 1706, This is not a genuine copy of Windows..........
Call tech support, give them the product key, sorry, that key is not valid, you can't use it.......
They wouldn't listen, basically claiming it's a pirated copy......
Finally I told em Microsoft just lost a customer.
I did fix it so the black screen and message went away, uninstalled the activation update and made sure it will never come up again when it want's to update.........
This is the last Windows product I will ever purchase from Microsoft.

I read somewhere that once you install Windows, its signature becomes embedded in the hard drive of that computer or something and the product code will be assigned to that computer and only that computer. You can uninstall and reinstall it on the same hard drive, but not a different one. I think it is to prevent people from using the same software on more than one computer.

 

[SixFoot]

mmmmm coffee....

 

[JakeStarkey]

Losing a life pet is a heart render. All my best to you, Stat.

 

[Foxfyre]

My twin lives in Fairhope by Daphne, AL. You sound like you're neighbors. We venture that way often. Lovely area.

And Tresha91203, I guess I had seen you on other threads and thought you were already a Coffee Shopper when you posted yesterday, but when I was signing in Truman123 and natrualgas, I saw that you weren't on the list. So I was remiss in not greeting you and now say welcome, welcome. We're happy you found us. And your first timers complimentary beverage:

 

[bodecea]

Good morning, everyone.

My dog, Klia, -whom I wrote about yesterday - has taken a turn for the worse. The vet told me as he was injected the pooch yesterday with cortisone that there would probably be side-effects, not the least of which is the pancreas - and the dog already has had and barely survived pancreatitis. She refuses to eat, refuses to drink. I had to place her pill in a little bit of liverwurst and place it in her mouth, hold her mouth shut and wait until she swallowed in order to get antibiotic in her. This happened once before, in February of 2012, but she could still mostly go on foot. This time, she really is "bedridden"

She can't even get up on her own anymore and is too weak to yelp over the pain. Since vets don't work on the weekend in Germany, the only real option for me is to make life as comfortable for her as possible and if she hasn't already died by Monday (which I consider to be a real possibility), then I will take her to the vet and have him put her down.

My daughter and I, we got back from the Oktoberfest at about 1 am this morning and my friend(s) who watched Klia for us really went above and beyond the call of duty. She peed all over my buddy as he was carrying her down the steps, so his wife drove home and brought him another set of clothes to wear. That is true friendship.

Because of the Oktoberfest from yesterday, I really thought my daughter would sleep-in forever this morning, so I snuck out the door at 9 am with the pooch in my arms and when I got back, I was with the pooch on the floor, giving her her meds, cleaning out her ears, giving her water by the dropper-full and gently talking to her. I was actually quite unaware of the tears coming down my cheek, but then I a felt a small hand touch my shoulder and my daughter hugged me from behind and we both cried together. My daughter asked if I was planning to have Klia put down and I simply told her the truth: that is is likely unavoidable, that death is also part of the life-cycle, and that she should use this weekend to say her goodbyes. And then my little daughter sat down next to me, petted the dog and helped to clean out her ear and give her some water with the dropper.

I just went with the pooch for a second time today and got her to lick exactly one spoonful of water before turning her head away.

So, with the dog bundled up, my daughter and I are going swimming for a while. There is nothing we can do and the pooch will sleep for four or five hours, anyway. Just 10 steps once I get her on her feet just totally wears her out.

I feel pretty ripped-up inside. Having to say goodbye to a true companion like my dog is very, very difficult.


-Stat

so sorry to hear about this, Stat. Godspeed.

 

[Ringel05]

A month ago I replaced my old hard drive with a much larger (1 TB) one. Did a fresh install using the Windows 7 disc I had used on the old one...... Today I get a message on the desktop saying it needed to be activated, okay, I activate it....... Suddenly I have a black screen (with my icons and taskbar showing) with a message that says:
Windows 7 Build 1706, This is not a genuine copy of Windows..........
Call tech support, give them the product key, sorry, that key is not valid, you can't use it.......
They wouldn't listen, basically claiming it's a pirated copy......
Finally I told em Microsoft just lost a customer.
I did fix it so the black screen and message went away, uninstalled the activation update and made sure it will never come up again when it want's to update.........
This is the last Windows product I will ever purchase from Microsoft.

I read somewhere that once you install Windows, its signature becomes embedded in the hard drive of that computer or something and the product code will be assigned to that computer and only that computer. You can uninstall and reinstall it on the same hard drive, but not a different one. I think it is to prevent people from using the same software on more than one computer.

They claim that's what it's for but in truth it's just a way for M$ to sell more operating systems and generate as much revenue as possible. It's doesn't matter, I'm finished with M$, the more they screw over customers the more people will move to other operating systems.

 

[Ava]

Losing a life pet is a heart render. All my best to you, Stat.

Yes, isn't it. More often than not, it is a best friend we are losing. Hurts for a long time until the great memories start outnumbering those associated with the loss and we are able to get back to reality.

My heartfelt sympathies to Stat.

 

[Ava]

Good morning, everyone.

My dog, Klia, -whom I wrote about yesterday - has taken a turn for the worse. The vet told me as he was injected the pooch yesterday with cortisone that there would probably be side-effects, not the least of which is the pancreas - and the dog already has had and barely survived pancreatitis. She refuses to eat, refuses to drink. I had to place her pill in a little bit of liverwurst and place it in her mouth, hold her mouth shut and wait until she swallowed in order to get antibiotic in her. This happened once before, in February of 2012, but she could still mostly go on foot. This time, she really is "bedridden"

She can't even get up on her own anymore and is too weak to yelp over the pain. Since vets don't work on the weekend in Germany, the only real option for me is to make life as comfortable for her as possible and if she hasn't already died by Monday (which I consider to be a real possibility), then I will take her to the vet and have him put her down.

My daughter and I, we got back from the Oktoberfest at about 1 am this morning and my friend(s) who watched Klia for us really went above and beyond the call of duty. She peed all over my buddy as he was carrying her down the steps, so his wife drove home and brought him another set of clothes to wear. That is true friendship.

Because of the Oktoberfest from yesterday, I really thought my daughter would sleep-in forever this morning, so I snuck out the door at 9 am with the pooch in my arms and when I got back, I was with the pooch on the floor, giving her her meds, cleaning out her ears, giving her water by the dropper-full and gently talking to her. I was actually quite unaware of the tears coming down my cheek, but then I a felt a small hand touch my shoulder and my daughter hugged me from behind and we both cried together. My daughter asked if I was planning to have Klia put down and I simply told her the truth: that is is likely unavoidable, that death is also part of the life-cycle, and that she should use this weekend to say her goodbyes. And then my little daughter sat down next to me, petted the dog and helped to clean out her ear and give her some water with the dropper.

I just went with the pooch for a second time today and got her to lick exactly one spoonful of water before turning her head away.

So, with the dog bundled up, my daughter and I are going swimming for a while. There is nothing we can do and the pooch will sleep for four or five hours, anyway. Just 10 steps once I get her on her feet just totally wears her out.

I feel pretty ripped-up inside. Having to say goodbye to a true companion like my dog is very, very difficult.


-Stat

Peace be with you, your daughter and your beloved Klia, Stat.

Take care
Deri

That quote is so true, Te, for when we give advice, what we are really doing is telling people what to do. I don't give unsolicited advice.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Losing a life pet is a heart render. All my best to you, Stat.

Yes, isn't it. More often than not, it is a best friend we are losing. Hurts for a long time until the great memories start outnumbering those associated with the loss and we are able to get back to reality.

My heartfelt sympathies to Stat.

I still miss my american eskimo after all these years.

 

[Ernie S.]

A month ago I replaced my old hard drive with a much larger (1 TB) one. Did a fresh install using the Windows 7 disc I had used on the old one...... Today I get a message on the desktop saying it needed to be activated, okay, I activate it....... Suddenly I have a black screen (with my icons and taskbar showing) with a message that says:
Windows 7 Build 1706, This is not a genuine copy of Windows..........
Call tech support, give them the product key, sorry, that key is not valid, you can't use it.......
They wouldn't listen, basically claiming it's a pirated copy......
Finally I told em Microsoft just lost a customer.
I did fix it so the black screen and message went away, uninstalled the activation update and made sure it will never come up again when it want's to update.........
This is the last Windows product I will ever purchase from Microsoft.

I read somewhere that once you install Windows, its signature becomes embedded in the hard drive of that computer or something and the product code will be assigned to that computer and only that computer. You can uninstall and reinstall it on the same hard drive, but not a different one. I think it is to prevent people from using the same software on more than one computer.

They claim that's what it's for but in truth it's just a way for M$ to sell more operating systems and generate as much revenue as possible. It's doesn't matter, I'm finished with M$, the more they screw over customers the more people will move to other operating systems.

I stopped using their crap almost 20 years ago. I've been very happy with Linux.

 

[Foxfyre]

 

[Ringel05]

Laughed my A off US Message Board - Political Discussion Forum

Leave it to the Russians. Thought everyone might appreciate this........

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Good morning, everyone.

My dog, Klia, -whom I wrote about yesterday - has taken a turn for the worse. The vet told me as he was injected the pooch yesterday with cortisone that there would probably be side-effects, not the least of which is the pancreas - and the dog already has had and barely survived pancreatitis. She refuses to eat, refuses to drink. I had to place her pill in a little bit of liverwurst and place it in her mouth, hold her mouth shut and wait until she swallowed in order to get antibiotic in her. This happened once before, in February of 2012, but she could still mostly go on foot. This time, she really is "bedridden"

She can't even get up on her own anymore and is too weak to yelp over the pain. Since vets don't work on the weekend in Germany, the only real option for me is to make life as comfortable for her as possible and if she hasn't already died by Monday (which I consider to be a real possibility), then I will take her to the vet and have him put her down.

My daughter and I, we got back from the Oktoberfest at about 1 am this morning and my friend(s) who watched Klia for us really went above and beyond the call of duty. She peed all over my buddy as he was carrying her down the steps, so his wife drove home and brought him another set of clothes to wear. That is true friendship.

Because of the Oktoberfest from yesterday, I really thought my daughter would sleep-in forever this morning, so I snuck out the door at 9 am with the pooch in my arms and when I got back, I was with the pooch on the floor, giving her her meds, cleaning out her ears, giving her water by the dropper-full and gently talking to her. I was actually quite unaware of the tears coming down my cheek, but then I a felt a small hand touch my shoulder and my daughter hugged me from behind and we both cried together. My daughter asked if I was planning to have Klia put down and I simply told her the truth: that is is likely unavoidable, that death is also part of the life-cycle, and that she should use this weekend to say her goodbyes. And then my little daughter sat down next to me, petted the dog and helped to clean out her ear and give her some water with the dropper.

I just went with the pooch for a second time today and got her to lick exactly one spoonful of water before turning her head away.

So, with the dog bundled up, my daughter and I are going swimming for a while. There is nothing we can do and the pooch will sleep for four or five hours, anyway. Just 10 steps once I get her on her feet just totally wears her out.

I feel pretty ripped-up inside. Having to say goodbye to a true companion like my dog is very, very difficult.


-Stat

I'm so sorry to hear that, Stat.

What does your vet say?

Let us know what happens and what you decide. It does sound like she is saying goodbye but, I know it never gets easier, even when you know its the right thing to do.

 

[Big Black Dog]

Checked my trail cam a few minutes ago and found this fellow lurking around. He doesn't know that it isn't that much longer until shotgun deer season.

 

[Mertex]

I'm like Jack Reacher. I love coffee.

Hi Truman, nice of you to join us in the Coffee Shop. I suppose Miss Foxy is fixin ya a cup of her famous mocha.....or maybe she already gave it to you and I missed it? I love coffee, too.

 

[Mertex]

Well I wouldn't want you to join the Klan, but I honestly don't know how anybody can call himself an honest to goodness southerner and not love fried okra.

I'm really not interested in hanging out with a few 90 year olds who only meet at funerals. The Klan is all but dead here. Yes the "N" word is used here, but no more often than up north.

Okra doesn't taste all that bad to me. It's the way it feels in my mouth; like something I should be spitting out.

But, it doesn't feel slimy when it's fried......at least I have never noticed.

It does to me. I won't eat raw oysters either.

I've never had raw oysters either, but I like them fried, and broiled..........yummmy!

Try Oysters Rockefeller some time. They're to die for.

Oh, I've had them and they are yummmy.............

 

[Foxfyre]

Checked my trail cam a few minutes ago and found this fellow lurking around. He doesn't know that it isn't that much longer until shotgun deer season.

I honestly respect you deer hunters, especially those who hunt to stock their freezers. But I have to say, ever since I saw this movie, every time ya'll talk about deer hunting, I see this scene in my head:

 

[Mertex]

Good morning, everyone.

My dog, Klia, -whom I wrote about yesterday - has taken a turn for the worse. The vet told me as he was injected the pooch yesterday with cortisone that there would probably be side-effects, not the least of which is the pancreas - and the dog already has had and barely survived pancreatitis. She refuses to eat, refuses to drink. I had to place her pill in a little bit of liverwurst and place it in her mouth, hold her mouth shut and wait until she swallowed in order to get antibiotic in her. This happened once before, in February of 2012, but she could still mostly go on foot. This time, she really is "bedridden"

She can't even get up on her own anymore and is too weak to yelp over the pain. Since vets don't work on the weekend in Germany, the only real option for me is to make life as comfortable for her as possible and if she hasn't already died by Monday (which I consider to be a real possibility), then I will take her to the vet and have him put her down.

My daughter and I, we got back from the Oktoberfest at about 1 am this morning and my friend(s) who watched Klia for us really went above and beyond the call of duty. She peed all over my buddy as he was carrying her down the steps, so his wife drove home and brought him another set of clothes to wear. That is true friendship.

Because of the Oktoberfest from yesterday, I really thought my daughter would sleep-in forever this morning, so I snuck out the door at 9 am with the pooch in my arms and when I got back, I was with the pooch on the floor, giving her her meds, cleaning out her ears, giving her water by the dropper-full and gently talking to her. I was actually quite unaware of the tears coming down my cheek, but then I a felt a small hand touch my shoulder and my daughter hugged me from behind and we both cried together. My daughter asked if I was planning to have Klia put down and I simply told her the truth: that is is likely unavoidable, that death is also part of the life-cycle, and that she should use this weekend to say her goodbyes. And then my little daughter sat down next to me, petted the dog and helped to clean out her ear and give her some water with the dropper.

I just went with the pooch for a second time today and got her to lick exactly one spoonful of water before turning her head away.

So, with the dog bundled up, my daughter and I are going swimming for a while. There is nothing we can do and the pooch will sleep for four or five hours, anyway. Just 10 steps once I get her on her feet just totally wears her out.

I feel pretty ripped-up inside. Having to say goodbye to a true companion like my dog is very, very difficult.


-Stat

Putting her down is the best thing you can do. Klia is not enjoying life much, and she doesn't need to undergo all that pain. So sorry you have to wait until Monday....I hope Klia isn't in unbearable pain. I feel for you, Stat, it's hard to say goodbye to our pets.

 

[Mertex]

Checked my trail cam a few minutes ago and found this fellow lurking around. He doesn't know that it isn't that much longer until shotgun deer season.

I honestly respect you deer hunters, especially those who hunt to stock their freezers. But I have to say, ever since I saw this movie, every time ya'll talk about deer hunting, I see this scene in my head:

My husband came home from deer hunting one day, so proud with this big doe strapped to the back of the truck....he didn't feel so good when our daughter, only about 3, said, "it's Bambi"......

 

[JakeStarkey]

Nice day. Walked and went shopping. Been goofing off at home.