Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by LYFfan

Patch 3.1 "login server down" problem

LYFfan — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:16:46 +0800

Anyone experiencing same thing?

I can't log on since that damn patch.Darn you patch!!!

Is there a shop in Low Yat selling Burning Crusade

LYFfan — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:51:28 +0800

Anybody know where I can get the discs? Original ya.

Cannot access google suddenly

LYFfan — Thu, 21 Dec 2006 09:02:05 +0800

I thot streamyx down again but then i tried yahoo main page instead of google which is my default start/home page and yahoo was ok. Wassup? Google and streamyx tak ngam or what?

About something called a Dialer.Generic

LYFfan — Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:36:18 +0800

Need help from all you experts ehre. I am totally cluless about this stuff and can only read instructions(ahem)

My sister recently asked me to clean my little nephew and nieces computer. I used AVG antivirus and AVG antispyware thingy (freeware) and found this thing called dialer.generic which is a high risk thing that will dial expensive phone calls on analog line or something like that. But they were using streamyx all this while so is there any risk of them having huge phone bills to Papua New Guinea or something like that?

Also, is this like those pornodialer things or did they get this from just accessing websites. My nephew only 7 years old I don't think he knows about porno yet qua?

VB.IU Worm

LYFfan — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 15:48:24 +0800

To all the sifu sifus,

Please help. Got a warning on my AVG when I opened a document from USB. Had this VB.IU worm in it. I use the AVG heal but me being not trusting of such an easy cleanup suspect this wormy thing still dormant on my computer.

I googled for VB.IU worm and only got that sophos site. But I don't have sophos.

Can anyone give me advice how to clean/kill this worm thingy?

Thanks.

Problem with display after recent microsoft update

LYFfan — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:47:38 +0800

Date:August 1 2006. Did the usual microsoft update thingy when it popped up. Somehow it updated the driver for my old PC videocard which is a lousy geforce4 MX420 one. When the PC rebooted, the display can only show at 16 bits. What do I do?I tried the recommendations to change the thingy and update the monitor and videocard drivers but still cannot. I have an old dell dimension model.

Pls help. TQ

Where to buy Original Norton software in KL

LYFfan — Thu, 11 May 2006 14:05:38 +0800

I need to update my Internet Secutiry and Antivirus software. Don't wanna dowload from symantec.Damn long. Where can I buy in KL? Its version for my old Dell Dimension 4550 running Windows XP home edition with SP2. The current Norton version I think is 6.0. something something.

Anybody?

Osim U Zap and Similar machines

LYFfan — Wed, 03 May 2006 09:16:04 +0800

For my mom's bday she said she wanted the Uzap thingy to tighten her stomach and thighs. Anyone have experience with these things like Uzap or other brands? Do they really help tone or just a gimmick? I don't wanna waste like 800 bucks buying junk.

LAser Eye Surgery Lasik Lasek

LYFfan — Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:02:17 +0800

Am interested in this procedure. Anyone got any tips,recommendations, personal horror stories?

Update: I finally did it. Just want to share my own laser surgery experience.

When: End November 2007.
Where: OPTIMAX TTDI
Who: Dr Chuah
Power: Right 450myopia/200astig Left 400myopia/250astig
Treatment: Had custom wavefront intralasik. Basically same as lasik but they don't use the blade to cut. My corneal thickness meant I could have had the cheaper lasik option but I opted to have custom wavefront,which means the computer guided laser thingy does the cutting according to shape of each eye-this is supposed to give better result especially for glare/night driving problems)
Cost:RM 7000. (If had done the basic lasik would only be half the price,done at HUKM and TTDI also)
My age: 30s (old dude but still vain )

Current situation
Power: Right myopia gone, 50 astig, left myopia gone/astig gone.In fact my left eye is seeing 20/15,which is better than 20/20.
Any problems: None. First 5 hours there was sharp pain which faded when I went to sleep. After waking up next morning still blurry. After 3rd day, totally clear. Dryness if in car with open window or in cinema (very very cold) or office central aircon(very very cold and recycled air)
Aftercare from optimax: very very good. Have to go to checkup at any OPTIMAX branch on next day, 1st week,1 month and 3 months. Free consultation for life. Free re-correction if the result doesnt stick (not that that is a good thing necessarily)
Overall result: Full marks! Surpasses my expectations. Very little complication. Manystories of dry eyes and seeing floaters, but so far touch wood,none of those have happened to me.