Black is the new blue!

bingo_bango

Windows users up against it again! BBC Link

Marty_J

Oh dear.

"Mr Kennerly said the firm had identified "at least 10 different scenarios which will trigger the same black screen conditions".

"These appear to have been around for years now," he said.

The firm reports that the problem affects editions of Windows 7, Vista, XP, NT, and Windows 2000.

Microsoft said that people who are affected by the problem should contact its customer service line.

A spokesperson said that the reports did "not match any known issues" documented by the firm."

Glad to see Microsoft right on top of things as usual.

The notion that Windows 7 is the answer to the world's woes was nice while it lasted.

herculean1982

millions of users yeah? *rolls eyes* rubbish.

mr_fishbulb

Marty_J wrote: »

"Mr Kennerly said the firm had identified "at least 10 different scenarios which will trigger the same black screen conditions".

"These appear to have been around for years now," he said.

1. Computer not turned on.
2. Monitor not turned on.
3. Monitor not plugged in to graphics card.
4. Broken Graphics Card.
5. Computer gone to sleep.
6. Viewing a full screen picture of the night-time.

I'm 4 short

Marty_J

Reminds me of the story my father-in-law tells about a woman calling technical support because her screen has gone blank. The guy spends an hour on the phone walking her through everything he can think of, until she mentions that there was a power cut, and would it affect the computer?

kwikbreaks

Marty_J wrote: »

Reminds me of the story my father-in-law tells about a woman calling technical support because her screen has gone blank. The guy spends and hour on the phone walking her through everything he can think of, until she mentions that there was a power cut, and would it affect the computer?

Is that the one where TS tell the customer to repack the computer and send it back because they are too stupid to use it?

Marty_J

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Is that the one where TS tell the customer to repack the computer and send it back because they are too stupid to use it?

That's the one!

I imagine it's apocryphal, but it's funny nonetheless.

A bit like the guy who called in because his computer's cup-holder broke.

Leopard

Debilitating little viruses not enough for you? Put Vista behind you! With Windows 7, Microsoft brings you... :easter_ba ... Bubonic Plague :bdaycake: !

Remember; with Microsoft on your computer, you're in safe hands (now the Millennium has passed). :T

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vA095T-QwI

busenbust

Definitely moving over to Apple now

kwikbreaks

mr_fishbulb wrote: »

1. Computer not turned on.
2. Monitor not turned on.
3. Monitor not plugged in to graphics card.
4. Broken Graphics Card.
5. Computer gone to sleep.
6. Viewing a full screen picture of the night-time.

I'm 4 short

7. Blown fuse
8. Power cut
9. PC World extended just warranty expired
10. Use of contaminated recreational chemicals

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If this problem is as common as the article suggests it's strange that it hasn't been reported here sfaik.

Marty_J

busenbust wrote: »

Definitely moving over to Apple now

We'll be hosting your inaugural luncheon at your local Starbucks.

Please, don't forget your dress attire of a black turtle neck, blue jeans, and an old pair of trainers.