Computer Experts (Mindstormer and Co.) Come Here!

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thread starter tarheel91 Jul 02 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I bought an open box laptop from newegg, and it just came. It looks like it was owned by some guy for a few days, but he sent it back for some reason. It was very well maintained, and it came with all the instruction manuals, cds, etc., even the backpack. He seemed to know a lot about computers. He had several games on the computer (I just found leftover icons), as well as PC-monitoring applications. What I want to ask is, is there anything I need to do right now? Normally, I'd update all the drivers, delete some bloatware, and get everything in working order. Everything seems to be already done though. I'm trying everything out to make sure nothings wrong, but I've yet to encounter any problems. Again, is there anything I should do?

Spork 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

I don't think Mindstormer is still around.

PinoyMatt 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Spork said: "I don't think Mindstormer is still around." He posted a few days ago. Man, dude. He is a LEGEND. It's Mindstormer Inc., thank you very much.

tarheel91 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

He just posted a few days ago when he made his Firefox 3.5 thread.

Spork 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

PinoyMatt said: " He posted a few days ago. Man, dude. He is a LEGEND. It's Mindstormer Inc., thank you very much." Really? He's back? Shweet! :D

Gunk 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Spork said: " Really? He's back? Shweet! :D" He never left.

LowWillpower 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Calling for Mindstormer is really unnecessary. I'm tempted not to even try to help because of that. Anyways, first off, you should have posted this in non-MS Tech. Also, assuming everything is working, and you checked that drivers and such were installed (which was probably already done by the manufacturer) then until you have a problem, you're probably good.

woahthar1 Jul 02 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

reformat the entire laptop to run it like new. Most laptop nowadays don't come with a restore or OS disk unless you buy them separately. If you do have it, it should say restore disk or say windows vista/xp, whatever you have. Basically, what it does is wipes everything off the hard drive to make your laptop like new. Make a post if you want to know how to do it. I'll post instructions. This will remove any overlooked or undetected problems prior to the day you bought it.

vusys 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

;_; I guess I'm part of Mindstormer's company. Well, whatever. If I was in your position, I would be quite uncomfortable with a second hand laptop and I'd just reformat and reinstall my OS of choice. But you are not me, the best thing to do would be to run some anti-malware programs, give it a good clean.

tarheel91 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

vusys said: ";_; I guess I'm part of Mindstormer's company. Well, whatever. If I was in your position, I would be quite uncomfortable with a second hand laptop and I'd just reformat and reinstall my OS of choice. But you are not me, the best thing to do would be to run some anti-malware programs, give it a good clean." I just meant all the experienced computer people on the site. I figured reformatting was the best option. I'll probably end up doing that I guess.

benq 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Try recovering his deleted files. Not matter how much of an expert he is, you will always be able to find something And Mindstormer knows close to nothing about computers.

Stathese 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

xWindiaRocks said: "You should delete system 32" Lmfao. Dude you said you bought this from Newegg right? Exactly how much did you pay for it?

LowWillpower 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

tarheel91 said: " I just meant all the experienced computer people on the site. I figured reformatting was the best option. I'll probably end up doing that I guess." Did it come with OS disks?

omransms 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

benq said: "Try recovering his deleted files. Not matter how much of an expert he is, you will always be able to find something And Mindstormer knows close to nothing about computers." What?

ICantKs 07/02/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

It's pretty much agimme to reformatyour computer if there was another user using it. He might hide keyloggers or viruses in the laptop, or even bootlegged resources which could get you in alot of trouble if you're on-the-go with your laptop. This guide might help you reformat your computer: link Remember to do a CLEAN INSTALL of Windows.