On 10/11/2011 12:58, Orchid XP v8 wrote:
> It seems to be more common with laptops, so maybe it's related to Wi-Fi or
> something... Or maybe I'm imaginig that part.

Lots of laptops come with crapware "device drivers" that try to do what 
Microsoft's drivers already do just fine.

> OK. I can't change window [because the task bar isn't working, and Alt+Tab
> isn't working], I can't open Task Manager to see what's happening, I can't
> lock or unlock the screen [Ctrl+Alt+Del doesn't do anything]. But sure, if I
> happen to have an application open, maybe it stays running. [I haven't ever
> tested that.]

I have never had any of the problems you're describing, nor do I know anyone 
else who has. Not since Win98, at least.  Maybe you should look in your 
event manager and see what's happening.

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Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
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