The DOS Doctor’s Diary
Frontline Tales from a Melbourne Computer Consultant
Welcome to my diary of interesting computer solutions and the sometimes very challenging computer problems I have encountered over the years. In many cases the names of my clients have been changed to protect them from any embarrassment. Not every problem or situation discussed is necessarily approached in the classic text book manner and in many cases it is very easy to be wise after the event. Some problems are very time consuming to diagnose and the final solution is quite simple once the actual cause is clear.
Recent Tales from the Field
Ask the DOS Doctor
I’ve Lost all my Important Data
Viruses ... Viruses ... Viruses
Disappearing Hard Drive Space
Challenging Times... Foistware
Case of the Failed Backups
Suddenly there was a Big Bang
Hardware Upgrade from Hell
Computers are just Machines
Networks Viruses and
Hackers
Expounding Windows XP Myths
Recovering a Dead XP Computer
Regular Computer Servicing
Using RAM Drives
Command Line Help
Using Start-up Disks
Creating Batch Files
Essential Backups
The Mysteries of DOS
Managing Computer Health
How to Successfully Upgrade
Home Networks & Internet
What are your Hourly Rates
How do I backup my Email
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Last updated on the 25th July 2005