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I bought a new PC a couple months ago. The first thing I did was pop in the Win 7 DVD.
I refuse to use Win 8, with the exception of the tablet my client sent me to test my app on.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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I had Windows 8 using "Classic Shell" so I never saw the Metro screen so was happy for a while since I had a regular desktop. Things that made me mad:
1.) Windows would tell me is was "GOING TO REBOOT" for an update and didn't give me choice to postpone reboot! I just hit cancel thinking it would keep asking... no it just rebooted while I was using it!
2.) When I tried to start VMWare Workstation a windows prompt came up telling me because of recent updates I need to reinstall VMWare Workstation. Why is the OS making me "reinstall" my apps that it should not touch?
I'm on Win7 now. Still got drivers to download. Going backward screws you as far as the OS detecting drivers. I had to go straight to RealTek site on my other computer to download driver so I could get a "wired network" connection. Then Win 7 Update found my wireless card. I'm going to go crazy today but it will be worth it. As soon as I have all drivers working I'm using Macrium Reflect Free to backup image of a clean install so if I have to reinstall again I don't go through this.
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I had the same problem with drivers. I can't get any USB ports to work, other than mouse & keyboard. I'm using my new PC as a server, and II remote in anyway, so I can live with USB ports for now.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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I got almost all drivers working now. My USB 2.0 ports work fine, the two 3.0 ports aren't working yet. Getting closer 
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We hired this contract employee that refuses to do any work.
He says we've not given him the data he needs.
The really annoying thing is that he insists on charging us for 'waisted' time.
After the meeting I was going to confront him but he was out the door in a flash.
I tried to follow him but while I was crossing the street he ducked into an alley or a pub.
I think the fellow is an alcoholic trying to rip us off.
Any suggestions?
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Pay the invoice.
Twice.
speramus in juniperus
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I'll admit that is rather unconventional advice.
We've never tried that before - it's worth a shot (1).
NOTES
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1: Shot as in 'attempt', not a shot as in '1 oz. of whiskey'.
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Shot could also refer to Vodka, Gin and Run. I'd try all options.
speramus in juniperus
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Nagy Vilmos wrote: Shot could also refer to Vodka, Gin and Run. I'd try tried all options.
I'm not sure if the correction is accurate or not - It is my best guess based on your recent uncharacteristic spelling errors.
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Shot could also refer to a gunshot 
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Change your company location overnight, so he will not find you anymore tomorrow.
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Do not feed the troll ! - Common proverb
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Should I do that before or after I pay the invoice twice?
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After. Send cheque then you can go. 
speramus in juniperus
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Plot twist : I have just read M.Nagy's one below.
Ah ! 
~RaGE();
I think words like 'destiny' are a way of trying to find order where none exists. - Christian Graus
Do not feed the troll ! - Common proverb
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That'll learn ya for doing your work instead of keeping up with The Lounge.
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Pay him and Let him go (Pay and Terminate the contract).
I understand he didn't do any work till now, But then that was the problem from your side also, you didn't monitor his work. Your company and His manager should have known this in first few days. And if it's only few days since he is in, then this chance every company takes while hiring a contract / permanent employee.
Shoot him! NOW!!! above the waist... 
modified 14-Nov-13 10:47am.
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Psst! Read next thread...
speramus in juniperus
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Huge d'oh! 
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Don't worry, have a beer. I'll stick it on expenses and the Meh can pay. 
speramus in juniperus
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Perhaps you should check into his past. You might have grounds for terminating the contract if you find he travels to Eastern Europe a lot or has a habit of posting messages on the Internet while intoxicated. 
Soren Madsen
"When you don't know what you're doing it's best to do it quickly" - Jase #DuckDynasty
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Your company seems to have a hand to hire crappy employees recently.
Yes, I read Nagy's Thread below
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MehGerbil wrote: We hired this contract employee that refuses to do any work.
He says we've not given him the data he needs.
What does the contract states? Does he really have all the data/information he needs ?
I'd rather be phishing!
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No, the idiot who's supposed to give the information spends all day posting online 
speramus in juniperus
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generally contract don't help either side as most things in life is in gray area not black and white
dev
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