Caught in a Computer Crisis: How to Order for Christmas?

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around a participant's computer issues and the challenges faced in placing orders for Christmas amidst technical difficulties. Various participants share their experiences and suggestions regarding online ordering and computer troubleshooting.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares their experience of a computer failure, expressing frustration over being unable to place orders due to technical issues.
  • Several participants suggest using a personal website for placing orders, with one expressing relief at having thought of this option.
  • Another participant recounts their own experience of setting up an account for a customer while away from home, highlighting the importance of online ordering.
  • One participant mentions potential issues with Internet Explorer (IE) that could be affecting the computer's performance, noting their preference for Firefox.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the cause of the computer issues, with some attributing it to the participant's hardware and others suggesting software problems related to IE. No clear consensus emerges regarding the best immediate solution for the participant's ordering dilemma.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences with computer issues and online ordering processes within the context of the holiday season.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants in the consultant community facing similar technical challenges or looking for alternative ordering methods may find this discussion relevant.

itsjustCarla
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My computer died :cry: It was working fine, then it went black - no error msg or anything. It's probably a virus, but I can't get it fixed until this weekend or later. In the meantime, I am on my old dinsosaur computer (and back to dial-up) for awhile (the dsl connection won't fit this computer).

I have 2 items that I need to order for Christmas and I can't get PP to download the updates - I'm not even sure if it would let me submit an order from this computer anymore anyway since all of my updated info is on the other computer. I tried calling my director (and maybe order the items thru her), but she hasn't called me back. What are my options?? Can I call HO and order that way?? It's too late to mail an order in. :cry: I guess I can always give my own "certificate" and order it later.

Any advice would be appreciated. I'd even accept a few prayers. LOL
 
Do you have a website? You could do an individual order through there. Or are the supplies, which you can do through CC.
 
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Jules711 said:
Do you have a website? You could do an individual order through there. Or are the supplies, which you can do through CC.


Great Idea!! I never even thought about going thru my website!!!!

Thank you!!!!!

I knew I shouldn't panic so soon. LOL
 
I'm glad it helped :). I just had to do that today for a customer and I was away from home. It was a little more work since I had to set up an account for him, but nice to have it DONE so that it'll hopefully get there in a week.Good luck with your computer!! Is it your monitor by ANY chance? You may not want to try turning your computer back on (sometimes it can affect what can be saved), but you could try the monitor on a different computer. I'm assuming that it didn't get unplugged (or there was no power surge that caused it?).
 
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Jules711 said:
I'm glad it helped :). I just had to do that today for a customer and I was away from home. It was a little more work since I had to set up an account for him, but nice to have it DONE so that it'll hopefully get there in a week.

Good luck with your computer!! Is it your monitor by ANY chance? You may not want to try turning your computer back on (sometimes it can affect what can be saved), but you could try the monitor on a different computer. I'm assuming that it didn't get unplugged (or there was no power surge that caused it?).

Thank you again. I was in a panic and never even thought about my website. And to think, I was getting ready to cancel it. LOL. I got the order placed and hopefully it will be here soon.

And no, it's not the monitor - as I am using it for my dinosaur computer. It boots up fine. I get the "windows xp" logo and the spot where it's supposed to load up my info....black. It was working fine - I was on it all Saturday morning, my daughter was on it......everything was working great. I clicked on the IE button and it opened a page and immediately closed it. Same with my email. That's when I tried to restart. It doesn't look good. What stinks, is EVERYTHING is on that computer. I'm doomed if it doesn't survive. I hate to admit how much I rely on that computer.
 
You do know that there is a serious issue with IE right now and they are in the process of getting a fix? That could be the issue.
I hate IE, we use it at work but i have Firefox on my home computers.
 
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Kodeysmom said:
You do know that there is a serious issue with IE right now and they are in the process of getting a fix? That could be the issue.
I hate IE, we use it at work but i have Firefox on my home computers.

I didn't know they were having problems, but it's definately my computer. :cry: IE may have caused the problem to begin with, but I can't even get a home page or anything after it boots up. Grrrrrr.

This dinosaur with dial-up is killing me.
 

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