slight contradiction??

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Nov 29th, 2011, 11:06 AM
kleinma

slight contradiction??

Except from an web posting about NTUser.dat... notice any contradictory statements anywhere?

Quote:

An example of a DAT file is Ntuser.dat which is created by Windows XP system during user profile creation. The file size of ntuser.dat on a fresh installation of Windows XP is only about 256 Kb, but as time goes on the file grows in size up to even 9 GB or more. Thus, ntuser.dat file is a very good file candidate with File Extension DAT for deletion to free up system disk space. I tried deleting ntuser.dat and it seems there’s no adverse effect. A notable effect is Windows XP theme was reset to use the non-Windows XP default ordinary theme.

A special thing about ntuser.dat file is whenever it’s deleted there’s no need to worry as it is created back whenever the user logs into the system. A friendly note, if you’re thinking about deleting NTUSER.DAT.

DO NOT DELETE NTUSER.DAT as you’ll LOOSE your PROFILE SETTINGS

Remember NTUSER.DAT is a required system file and may cause your system to crash. It’s possible though to delete it, but DON’T BLAME me for anything. If you do not know what you’re doing then – DO NOT DELETE NTUSER.DAT.
Nov 29th, 2011, 11:15 AM
abhijit

Re: slight contradiction??

Perhaps the writer edited the article later.
Nov 29th, 2011, 11:47 AM
Shaggy Hiker

Re: slight contradiction??

Sure looks like an edit. They thought there was no harm...then found out there was some serious consequences and changed the post with all the care and forethought that they showed in deleting the file in the first place.
Nov 29th, 2011, 12:03 PM
Hack

Re: slight contradiction??

Except for taking back what was originally said, I see no contradiction in any of those statements. They say exactly what the author intended for them to say both times.
Nov 29th, 2011, 12:50 PM
kleinma

Re: slight contradiction??

It is like saying "You can shoot yourself in the head. I shot myself in the head and there were no adverse affects"

EDIT: Wait, do not shoot yourself in the head, you will die.
Nov 29th, 2011, 12:52 PM
Hack

Re: slight contradiction??

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleinma

EDIT: Wait, do not shoot yourself in the head, you will die.

Or have a very bad headache depending on how good a shot you are.
Nov 29th, 2011, 02:22 PM
abhijit

Re: slight contradiction??

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleinma

It is like saying "You can shoot yourself in the head. I shot myself in the head and there were no adverse affects"

EDIT: Wait, do not shoot yourself in the head, you will die.

Haven't you seen Fight club? You can shoot yourself and still live. Your alter-ego dies. That's all.
Nov 30th, 2011, 08:14 AM
SJWhiteley

Re: slight contradiction??

Quote:

Originally Posted by kleinma

It is like saying "You can shoot yourself in the head. I shot myself in the head and there were no adverse affects"

EDIT: Wait, do not shoot yourself in the head, you will die.

That basically sums it up. And the internet.
Nov 30th, 2011, 09:03 AM
honeybee

Re: slight contradiction??

*sigh* this is why tweeting events in real time is not good.

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