MCDST & HDI Help/Tips - Page 2

ifoam · 08-05-06, 09:39

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html

its an "spyware" program. it doesn't clean the computer but it gives you snap shot of everything that is running and loaded. you can check the boxes of the bad things and fix those. if your not sure what your doing, just post the log here and i can tell you what to delete.

i doubt the problem is a virus because viriii are so 80's (hehe) i would say it would be malware or spyware

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 09:47

Okay, thanks for all the help. Im at work right now but when I get home and get everything connected I'll post a snapshot and let you know how it goes. Glad to know there are other people out here with the same interests!

ifoam · 08-05-06, 09:52

lol i <3 computers

i've had a lot of experience already with educational and government levels. i'm getting ready to graduate with my BS this year, and again next year with an MS!

since you metioned the MCDST, i went out looking for the books! im taking some classes on technology training and im sure this would come in helpful, so thank you!

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 10:01

Sounds like you're living my dream

I cant wait until Im ready to graduate. The books I mentioned are really great! They aren't just boring computer books but stuff you can actually see yourself using. Well worth the money in my opinion. I hope you enjoy the MCDST area like I do - - School starts up soon...too bad my interesting computer courses dont start until winter

Have you had any certification or are you looking to do so in the future?

ifoam · 08-05-06, 10:02

the only thing i have right now is A+ and N+. I've been waiting for everything else because they expire. There is no point in getting them if by the time I'm ready to get a job with them, they will be expired. So I'll start taking them next year.

I'm ready to take MCP, MCSA, CCNA, CCDA, SERVER+, SECURITY+. It's just a lot of money :\

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 10:24

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Originally Posted by ifoam

the only thing i have right now is A+ and N+. I've been waiting for everything else because they expire. There is no point in getting them if by the time I'm ready to get a job with them, they will be expired. So I'll start taking them next year.

I'm ready to take MCP, MCSA, CCNA, CCDA, SERVER+, SECURITY+. It's just a lot of money :\

Geeze you are well on your way, when you say you are ready do you mean you've taken all the certification classes and you're just waiting to take the exams? What have you done to get yourself ready for all those certifications? Where are you getting certified through? Right now Im just going for an Bachelors with Information Systems, a couple Help Desk classes in there and then plan on going to the certification classes if I can find a good place to do so.

Sorry for so many questions, nice to have someone to talk to about this kinda stuff.

ifoam · 08-05-06, 10:39

yeah no problem. i like computer talk!

i have an associates right now in networking. i had to take four classes that were cisco based. these went along with the cisco networking academy. so with that, im positive i can pass both ccna and ccda. server+ and security+ i have books that i have read. not just that but real world experience. im positive i can pass those. the micosoft ones, ive read books on but ive taken lots of practice exams. i pass them so im sure i can pass the tests.

ive never taken a class speicifically for a certification. i just read the books, takes the practice exam and take the test at a testing center. prometric testing centers.

i don't want to take a certification class because i know they will just cram everything in just to take the test. i actually want to learn: why it works, why that happens, why do they do that. you know?

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 10:46

Yea I know what you're saying...I guess I just thought the certification classes would give me a more hands on approach and experience as to what they helpdesk will do and how they know the answers and what to do in a situation. I mean my book is very helpful, but isn't going to turn me into a helpdesk professional overnight. I understand what you're saying with the crammed courses. I found some online certification programs that are "at your own pace" based. Maybe those would be better for me. I just want to make sure Im prepared the best I can be, and know what Im going to be helping other people troubleshoot day-to-day

If only they had actual classes that didnt shoot through the whole program in 5 days and then you take the exam.

ifoam · 08-05-06, 10:51

lol, you know whats really good? getting an entry level help desk position at a bank or school. you'll get paid and get tons of experience. experience + books = good. you'll even be able to land a better job latter on because you already have experience under your belt

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 10:56

Ill have to keep my eyes open for jobs like that...Maybe I could talk to my computer teacher from high school about something along those lines and see if there is anything available. They were always after me for taking care of the website or creating movies for various events....Maybe they could return the favor

lol Where are you currently working to get your experience, I have never even seen an ad or listing for help desk in a local scool or bank, usually only large or private businesses in the area.

My girlfriends Mom works for Tiara Yachts, I know she was saying something about their helpdesk department...Maybe they would even just let me hang around for a day and see what its like and then I can go to my advisor and see if there are any internships available

ifoam · 08-05-06, 11:02

yeah internships are good too! they are more than likely to take you on if you work for free! lol

right now, im working for a law office. hill & jimenez llc. im the director of IT, only because im the only guy

i get to make up my own title

but i have done internships at the local school district, and government agency. they both offered me a job after. i only accepted contract work for the government agency.

Joshua312 · 08-05-06, 11:07

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Originally Posted by ifoam

yeah internships are good too! they are more than likely to take you on if you work for free! lol

right now, im working for a law office. hill & jimenez llc. im the director of IT, only because im the only guy

i get to make up my own title

but i have done internships at the local school district, and government agency. they both offered me a job after. i only accepted contract work for the government agency.

If you dont mind me asking, what do you do for the Law Office, and how did you get into those positions at the school and goverment? Through your college, just ads in the paper? They sound like great experience/offers...for some reason I just dont see those around here