I could have kicked myself

[Bankbeater]

About two weeks ago the computer took a power surge during a lightning storm.  Everything seemed fine, but I couldn't connect to the internet.  Checked the modem and it was dark and not getting any power.  I called AT&T and they said my warranty was still good so they sent me out a new modem. 

Went to hook it up and the computer wouldn't accept AT&T's ip address, so I called customer support.  One of the things that they had me do was shut down my PC all the way after the new modem was connected.  No change.  After three hours on the phone and talking to 2 or 3 people they said that the problem was in my computer.  I called a couple of computer stores and they said that one of the boards was probably fried. 

I finally got around to taking the side off of the computer, but before I did I unplugged it from the wall.  Everything looked ok inside so I plugged it back in.  All of a sudden the modem starts up and everything starts working correctly.  I just sort of sat there for a couple of seconds and stared at it.

Then the little light bulb went off in my head.  When I bought the computer they told me that using the start button to turn off the system only shuts off certain things.  To really cut the juice I need to unplug it or use the master switch.

Next time it storms here everything is getting unplugged.

[moby bass]

I have several Canon cameras that I use professionally.  Every once in awhile I get an "error 99" code which means

"something is wrong but we don't know what since it could be a bunch of things"  Turning the camera switch to off will not reset the camera.  I have to open up the battery door, take out the battery and reinsert it.  Then it will work just fine.

Same deal I guess.  Turning the switch to off only shuts down certain functions.

I always understood that there was a certain sequence to booting up computers, routers and modems.  If not done in the proper order, they won't work.

[J Francho]

Next time just go to Start > Run and type cmd in the box.  At the prompt, type ipconfig /release and hit enter.  At the next prompt, type ipconfig /renew and hit enter.  You should have a new IP after that, assuming you have connectivity to the network.

[lsufan334]

Next time just go to Start > Run and type cmd in the box. At the prompt, type ipconfig /release and hit enter. At the next prompt, type ipconfig /renew and hit enter. You should have a new IP after that, assuming you have connectivity to the network.

I am an IT at a local cable company and that is exactly what i was going to suggest.  u the man Francho

[pa mountain man]

We had a Durango at work, the thing was possesed, the lights would randomly quit, flat tire light wouldn't go off,stall,ect. I work at night by myself in the middle of nowhere! The only cure all for it was to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes or so. We had that thing to the dealership weekly for phantom problems, so they finally let me trade an 08' Durango for an 02' F-150, and life is great.

[Root beer]

If you were a midget you could kick yourself in the head.