Lynn
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Why system specs are important when asking for help
I see a lot of people asking for help with a multitude of problems without posting their system specs. Sometimes a problem may simply be not knowing how to use or access a certain function, in which case, system specs aren't necessarily important. But, in many cases the problem is systematic where the hardware doesn't play nice with the software, and this is when posting your system specs can help veteran users diagnose a problem. My advice to new users or forum members is to post your specs when asking for help, especially if you're experiencing crashes or glitches. That is why many of us post our specs in our signatures so as to help speed up the process when we have questions of our own. This isn't bragging, but rather like providing x-rays to your doctor. I hope this helps.
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 19:30:13
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Good advice Lynn but I would add to that,
to save yourselves writing it out for each post, put it in your signature
then you need only ever write it the once.
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 19:35:28
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 19:36:38
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Agreed, and there are sticky threads dedicated to just this matter. Read John's excellent post HERE, and maybe also this POST (which gives some advice on posting those all important screenshots).
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 19:51:59
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Amen to this, great advice all around.
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 20:25:19
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Great thread!
Believe it or not I have read where a poster when asked to provide specs has asked why.
Or as has happened when the poster does provide specs after being asked to do so will not post them in one post but needs to be asked multiple times for specific specs.
One point is the need for graphics card specs with Vista and Win 7. This can be important in finding a reason for some problems.
Thanks Lynn for bringing this up. Very topical!
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 20:29:12
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Good stuff Lynn! :)
Newbees and users asking questions, please try to cooperate in accepting this advice.
Listing your system specs can also draw you more help from forum users, as some don't want to take the time to ask you to list your system specs, and it speeds up the process and time it can take to receive help with your problem.
And I hope evryone enjoys their time here. :) I sure do.
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Lynn
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 21:22:09
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John
One point is the need for graphics card specs with Vista and Win 7. This can be important in finding a reason for some problems.
Amen! I'm gonna have to add that to my signature. Thanks, John.
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 21:40:05
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SteveStrummerUK
Agreed, and there are sticky threads dedicated to just this matter.
Read John's excellent post HERE, and maybe also this POST (which gives some advice on posting those all important screenshots).
This is great advice, but where exactly is it located? Since I don't have Home Studio, I never saw your excellent post. Both these posts should be a sticky on the X1 forum.
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Re:Why system specs are important when asking for help
2011/03/05 21:49:05
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Lynn
SteveStrummerUK
Agreed, and there are sticky threads dedicated to just this matter.
Read John's excellent post HERE, and maybe also this POST (which gives some advice on posting those all important screenshots).
This is great advice, but where exactly is it located? Since I don't have Home Studio, I never saw your excellent post. Both these posts should be a sticky on the X1 forum.
Hi there Lynn John's post is (sadly buried) in the sticky in the SONAR Producer/Studio forum: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=1356703 My efforts are to be found in the Home Studio forum sticky section here: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=1592276 and in the Guitar Tracks forum here: http://forum.cakewalk.com/tm.aspx?m=1618952
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