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    [–] mlg@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago

    I said this before on another thread, but the only time sfc /scannow actually did something was when I had a machine with a drive that had a few bad blocks.

    And of course it didn't actually fix anything because a system DLL was corrupt so DISM couldn't even repair the system, meaning the only solution was to reinstall windows.

    [–] TheImpressiveX@lemm.ee 46 points 1 day ago (1 children)

    Semi-relevant xkcd, but replace the last sentence with "Oh, he just wiped Windows and installed Ubuntu? Uh, cool, that works too."

    [–] dalekcaan@lemm.ee 8 points 1 day ago

    "What about DropBox? It's this recent startup..."

    Man, sometimes I forget how long xkcd's been going

    [–] smeg@feddit.uk 28 points 1 day ago

    Saw one earlier today where the "community support" person opened with "please make sure you have applied all Windows updates". Given that it was a web page issue and I was on my phone I didn't mark this reply as helpful.

    [–] jia_tan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

    I mean the guy’s name is literally Mac DePriest, so either MacOS or Temple OS.

    recruiting post

    [–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 6 points 1 day ago (7 children)

    Does it solve whatever Windows problem they were having?

    No? Then it is not helpful.

    It is like asking for help to fix a hole in your pants, and someone replies with "just buy a skirt".

    I've replied to someone having a problem with Linux to just install Windows. It is the exact same useless vibe.

    [–] rtxn@lemmy.world 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

    Are they still experiencing whatever problem they were having?

    No? Then it is a solution. Not the solution, and not a possible solution for everyone, but it is a solution.

    [–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip -1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

    So what you are saying is that if someone has a problem with Linux, replying with "just install Windows" is a valid fix?

    You "fixed" the issue by giving them 10 more problems.

    Are you also giving them alternatives to all the software they use daily that isn't compatible with Linux?

    What if they have hardware that is incompatible? Like Nvidea and certain printers?

    You are essentially telling them to rip out everything and start anew. Which just isn't feasible or even necessary when they just have one problem.

    So no, you did not fix anything.

    [–] rtxn@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

    Did you completely miss the part where I said "Not the solution, and not a possible solution for everyone, but it is a solution"? I don't know what you think the usual troubleshooting process is, but it doesn't start with "uninstall Windows". Obviously the user was sufficiently intelligent to consider the advantages and disadvantages of switching, and based on that information, chose a course of action that they thought was correct, and it ended up being the solution to their issue.

    I don't know how else I can spell it out for you. Computer users are not dumbasses. They have agency over their own actions.

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    [–] Dran_Arcana@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

    Just think, an extra long shirt can cover that hole, and we could embed a flexible display, wifi module, and a camera in the extra space. This could scan the faces of those around you, and display personalized ads! This is an excellent solution to the hole in your pants, and frankly, the only secure one.

    [–] OutlierBlue@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

    Please don't install a camera in my hole.

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    [–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    need to see the source lmao

    [–] andrew_bidlaw@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 day ago (1 children)

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/unable-to-install-updates-unless-battery-is/99bb073a-948e-4ccf-b14f-46e192fac457

    Please updoot another commenter who sent it first instead. And, also, take a long look at the issue as it's hilarious too. Just like theirs, my laptop would try to update every reboot and cancel it seeing less than 40% battery because the battery is, well, long dead and the laptop is plugged into a wall socket all the time. Once a safeguard against idiots it grew idiotic itself.

    [–] Jumuta@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 day ago

    omg that's hilarious, truly a windows moment

    [–] serenissi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

    Microsoft should replace support team with llm chatbot. Much better.

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