You know all throughout this thread I see posters backing

pro MQ posters and funny thing, they have all the same style of writing, emphasizing their thoughts with CAPITAL LETTERS.  Could this be one MQ manager working overtime to make it appear there are lots of posters who think MQ is the greatest and anyone who doesn't like MQ has a bad attitude?  I don't know but it looks fishy to me.  Those CAPITAL LETTERS are a big give-away that one poster is assuming multiple personalities to defend MQ but isn't smart enough to change style of posting.  

Just sayin.............

• Any MQ MTs have experience with the "improved" - sm - SIKovMQ
  • Yeah, I have a comment - sm
  • Not an MQ employee but have always transcribed via turnaround pool. - sm
  • Uhm, but that is the purpose of BUSINESS... - Doh-di-doh-doh
    • Maybe they should have thought about that before their billing problems surfaced. Do you think that - CAH
      • And the CEOs keep finding new ways to cheat and bonuse themselves. - MQ's cheatin heart.
        • So find a new job already - sm
        • How dumb are YOU to stick with a co you think is cheatin' ya?! - Doh-di-doh-doh
          • Thank you, I agree totally - sm
            • You know all throughout this thread I see posters backing - My side
              • SO FUNNY - sm
                • no you crack me up. if you are on mq payroll, you should really take a cut. not to clever to not - mqmt
                  • Are U dense? must be... - sm
              • LOL. I noticed that too. Read all the MQ posts. - Too funny.
              • I'm not an MQ mgr and all the posts are not mine - Doh-Di-Doh-Doh
                • GUESS WHAT - sm
                  • Aren't they funny, sm? I think we've got 'em goin'!! - Doh-Di-Doh-Doh
                    • HEHEHE - sm
                • I'm not irritated at all. Of course you're not the same poster - MQMT
                  • HAHAHA - sm
          • Lot's of people work for cheatin companies. They bide their time and strike when they can. - MQ's cheatin heart.
            • Not the poster you are talking to but.. - sm
              • As you may or may not be aware, some people prefer to CHANGE - United we stand.
                • Hehehe, hate to break it to you but - Happy MQr
                  • We are changing the company. - To the CAPs person
                    • They'll let your a** go before they let you run the co. - Yeah, yeah, yeah
  • Again, I must state... - find another flippin' job already!
    • I did not notice the OP asking you about what to do. - Questions
      • Thank you - I'm glad to see that there is sm - SIKovMQ
      • i second the "again" poster -- where in the heck is professionalism? - sm from a MQMT
        • AGREEEEEEEE - sm
        • Of course you second this. That's what MQ managers do. Doesn't make it right - Just sayin...
          • Talk about crying wolf - sm
            • Go to bed. Get off the thread. You're tired alright. Looks like you have been working - Save me
              • Cute but not really intelligent - sm
          • that is so incredibly LAME! - I'm a peon like you
        • I just asked a question. You don't have to disrespect me sm - SIKovMQ
          • Maybe MQ's SIKovU so they're trying - Doh-di-doh-doh
          • i'm sorry if you are struggling. - sm
            • Upbeat the lawsuits for MQ please. - MQ's cheatin heart.
              • lawsuits have not affected my job - the peon
                • In other words, pay no attention to that big ole elephant sitting in the middle of MQ - MQ's cheatin heart.
                  • if that big ol elephant is obstructing your view, - move on outta the way, nm
                    • I see thru that big ole elephant and around it as do the people involved in lawsuits and SEC. - MQ's cheatin heart.
                      • HAHAHHA - sm
                        • Bunch of cracked eggs, I say! LMAO - Doh-Di-Doh-Doh
          • You tell them my sister MQMT. MQ fire patrol out in full force today! - Just sayin...
            • No fire patrol for MQ needed..it's for the flamin' idiots who - Doh-di-doh-doh
              • There's no need for violence... - kyradmtky
                • Fire patrol means putting out FIRES, you dum-dum. LOL - Doh-di-doh-doh
                • I didn't use ANY icons. LOL - Doh-di-doh-doh
                • Good one. An anonymous poster blows another anonymous poster's head off. Great win for MQ? - PLEEZ!

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I am wondering if you somehow got yourself deleted as a user of the computer???  Don't know much about that.  But if your daughter's stuff is still there, then it would seem the computer is working okay (just a layperson here guessing).

I bought an external hard drive and I keep a copy of everything on that.  If the computer goes out, I can use that on another one.  Don't know how to get program files on there yet though. 

I let the shop do anything with the program files as I don't trust my limited knowledge.  They cloned my C drive (with the programs) and made me an F drive on the hard drive in the computer so that if C goes down, I can use the programs from F.  Don't ask me how to do this -- have absolutely NO idea but they do and and I know they can get me up and running.

I also use CDs for backup but they won't last as long as a hard drive will so keep that in mind.  But it's just more protection.  Like you, the neighbor has a copy of my Expander program. 

I wish you luck.  I'd suggest System Restore as well.

I'd like to make a backup copy of all my abbreviations on Word Expander.  I use Bayscribe for my work.  Does anybody know how I can go about backing these up?  I'm concerned that all it would take would be a virus or something funky to happen to my PC, and I'd lose all those abbreviations.  I have stored over 2,000 my own abbreviations for a total of over 60,000 characters and would really regret all that work if something happened.  Thanks. 

If I understand your post correctly, you are looking for a way to easily back up your current work environment so that you can copy it onto another computer?  There is actually a very easy way to back up and restore your AutoCorrect entries.  If you go to the Microsoft web site at this link; http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/thankyou.aspx?familyId=73dbead3-b37a-425a-9ae8-dd3593b5675b&displayLang=en, you can download the Macro.exe file.  After you download the file onto your computer, click on Macro.exe, which will walk you through a few steps.  When you are prompted to extract the files into the C:Sample folder, instead choose a folder that you can find easily later.  When the Macro.exe file has finished running, you will then see a Macros9.dot file in the folder you chose to save in.  This file is a Macro written by Microsoft to back up and/or restore your AutoCorrect entries.  To back up or restore your entries, just click on the Macros9.dot file, and follow the steps for AutoCorrect entries.  Note:  If you have created any AutoCorrect entries that have a space afterward, it will cause an error when you are installing (restoring) them on a computer.  However, you will still be able to back up your entries, and you can fix the problem by opening up the backed up copy and removing the extra space at the end of each entry.  When amending the backed up AutoCorrect list, be careful not to accidentally expand out any of the entries, as they will install on the new computer in that manner.  The backed up copy of the AutoCorrect entries is a Word document, so it is easy to amend and re-save. 

In my experience, there is no way to easily incorporate your AutoCorrect entries into a brand-name text Expander program, but then again, I have only worked with a few expander programs over the years, as AutoCorrect and Macros have always covered all of my needs.

Another easier way to back up your work environment is by using the Microsoft Save My Settings Wizard, which can be found under Start, All Programs, Microsoft Office Tools (the Microsoft Office Tools folder is sometimes stored within another Microsoft folder under the program menu).  The first thing you would need to do is back up your work environment on the computer that has all of the settings that you want to keep (just run the Save My Settings Wizard and follow the prompts).  After you have backed up the settings, save the file in a folder on your desktop, which can then be sent to yourself through email.  Download the file you sent yourself through email onto the computer that you want to set up, and run the Microsoft Save My Settings Wizard to Restore the settings, which will automatically set Word up with the same environment as that of the other computer, including your AutoCorrect entries, AutoText entries, personal user dictionary, Word environment settings (Normal.dot file), and Macros.  Of course, if your Macros are currently stored on the company computer, you will not be able to back them up, unless you have access to that computer through the server.  The normal way that you back up Macros is by opening Word, and pressing Alt F11 to enter the VBE screen.  On the left side, you should see a folder Labeled "Normal," inside of which there should be another folder labeled "Modules."  If you double-click on the Modules folder, you should have a file inside labeled NewMacros.  Highlight the NewMacros file, and right-click your mouse, choosing Export.  You can then export the file to save it in a folder on the desktop, transferring the backed up file to the other computer via email.  To Import the file into the other computer, open Word, and go to the VBE screen.  Highlight Normal in the left column, right-click your mouse, and choose Import.  Find the folder in which you saved the NewMacros.bas file, and click to import it.  You should then see a NewMacros file inside of the Modules folder.  Note:  If you open the VBE screen and do not see anything in the left column, you need to click on the top toolbar, View, Project Explorer.  If you do not see the Macro code after it has been imported, click on View, Code.

I hope some of this information helps.  Back in the day when I had to set up a new computer at home, I had to learn all of this stuff the hard way.  As I am sure all of us know, there always seems to come a time when our computers die unexpectedly, so it is really nice being able to back up our work environment in case the worst should happen.  I not only back up my work environment on a monthly basis to make sure the information is up to date, but I also save copies of everything on CD and send copies to store in my email folder.  In the past, I have had my computer crash to where I could not get my backed up copies, which made it impossible to set up my alternative computer quickly in a pinch.  Saving the information onto CD is handy, but I do not rely on them heavily because they can become corrupt easily and/or break.  By sending the backed up files to myself through email and saving them in an email folder, I have everything handy if I need to set up another computer quickly.  

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I was responding to the person who wrote *I just started with a company, and I honestly don't think I will EVER be able to make the line count .... 11,000.*  That's what I meant by the line count being required.

As problematic as the company is, though, I don't think they offshore.

There is no need to play grammar school marm here.  Do not correct other poster's spelling, grammar, etc. 

Goldbird

When someone assumes something they make an A_ _ out of themselves.  LOTS of companies are using DQS/DEP today.  Some of these posters making such blanket statements are just *totally out to lunch*   and perhaps should find a different field  (if they are so miserable).  Les Miserables....hence, I'd *consider the source*. 

another thing that they did not point out is:

1.  The schools that teach MT'g promise wages that are a thing of the past. They state you can work at home and make upwards of $40,000. It sounds great, but the fact is, you need more than schooling to get that kind of job. What they don't tell you is you need the experience and to get that, you really need to work at a hospital or have mentoring for another 2 years for the experience to be able to get a job with a national to work at home.

2.  Those that have "graduated" from these schools also get so desperate for a job and no nothing about rates being paid, that they think the rates being paid today are the norm, then take those jobs, leaving the company the option of trying to see just how low they can go in their next ad.

I've only been an MT for 15 years. I've watched the rates go from $.12 to what they are paying now.

Most of the companies that offer MT schooling also offer medical billing.That's also a crock. You need the same amount of training/experience in that field before being able to work at home. I, myself, had a job doing medical billing with NO EXPERIENCE and the doctor's office that hired me, trained me. I worked there 2 years and it's not an easy job, either. Too easy to make a mistake.

Now that overseas MT'g and VR are in the picture, the wages are still going down. I've written letters to the newspapers, state congress and senate, federal congress and senate, and signed petitions. The answer is always the same: "We thank you for your concern and will get back to you." Of course, they never do. I even wrote to the Labor Board about their average wages for MTs being too high. Got the same answer.

Banding together doesn't work, either. Everyone wants better wages, but they want to "let somebody else do it."  Walking out won't work. They'll just replace everyone with another body. It's a no-win situation.

come across totally different attitudes from people when they hear I work from home.  People seem amazed and view it as lucrative, cushy, easy to be able to work from home.  Most want to know how to get such a position.  When they hear it involves schooling/training, constant learning, long hours, lots of sitting and typing, lots of researching, crappy files, crappy pay, they usually shy away from it and ask no more once they get the message that it's a real job with real hours.

My neighbor (I call her the overnight CMT), decided she could become an MT since I could do it.  She actually tried it for 1 whole hour, although it was probably less than 1 hour.  She went to school 7 weeks for terminology (only terminology at the advice of the MTSO) at the local community college, had a cushy MT position handed to her by her friend's mother who is an MTSO, was offering her 7 cpl knowing jack sh*t and was going to be on full QA/mentoring to get her up to par.  Basically she had it made as a not-even-newbie-MT, but she gave up quickly when hearing the first dictation and has had no desire to pursue MT any further, even with my offering to assist her whenever she needed and point her in the right direction to becoming an MT.

Once she had that "in" with the MTSO, she suddenly knew more about this field than me and ignored all advice I offered to her.  She even told me that I should apply with this MTSO.  I had to hold back laughter.  As if I'd need her to help find me a job in a field I've been in for over a decade, that she's been psuedo-involved in for about the length of a blink of an eye...whatever though, thanks for the job lead.  MT is too much like "real work" and my neighbor wasn't really wanting to have to work...if only she had listened to me when I warned her it was not going to be as easy as she imagined/was led to believe, she could have saved $800 and not wasted 7 weeks going to class, but what do I know.

Sorry for going off topic with my story...I agree with Claire, you owe no one an explanation and you should turn the question back around on them.  The blank stare reply had me cracking up.