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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 13, 2023 15:38:46 GMT -5
So, I had another computer go belly up. I've been fighting this thing all day! I think I know the problem, but I haven't the desire to work on it. I used to. I esp know my way around a pc. I'm pretty good with laptops, too, but I just ordered another will let my brother mess with this one. He can prolly get my files off. He's a Linux guy. He can keep it if he can get it running again. I do have a recent back up, but it's about 2 months old. BTW Prices have rally jumped on good laptops.
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Post by aDave on Oct 13, 2023 19:01:54 GMT -5
Hardware or software issue?
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Oct 13, 2023 19:42:59 GMT -5
Sorry about the computer problem. I hate when that happens.
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 13, 2023 20:52:02 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 13, 2023 22:55:13 GMT -5
Hardware or software issue? My hardware checked out ok.
It was having very serious issues today. I had to disconnect the motherboard from the battery 3 times. BUT, I'm pretty sure I fixed it.
I had a newish install of Zonealarm, then my AVG updated and started quarantining files that didn't look familiar to me. So, when I was FINALLY able to access anything, I restored those files and uninstalled ZA. That seemed to do it. Luckily, I have a back up to look things up online.
This laptop has given me problems before. I can't afford to lose files, so I get a new one abt every 3 years- just in case. After paying 1000.00 to save my files once, I play it safe. I do have back ups as well. But, when the one busted with all my files, my back up was busted, too!!!
I ordered a new one and I'll give my old win 7 back up to my bro.
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Post by aDave on Oct 13, 2023 23:41:24 GMT -5
Hardware or software issue? My hardware checked out ok.
It was having very serious issues today. I had to disconnect the motherboard from the battery 3 times. BUT, I'm pretty sure I fixed it.
I had a newish install of Zonealarm, then my AVG updated and started quarantining files that didn't look familiar to me. So, when I was FINALLY able to access anything, I restored those files and uninstalled ZA. That seemed to do it. Luckily, I have a back up to look things up online.
This laptop has given me problems before. I can't afford to lose files, so I get a new one abt every 3 years- just in case. After paying 1000.00 to save my files once, I play it safe. I do have back ups as well. But, when the one busted with all my files, my back up was busted, too!!!
I ordered a new one and I'll give my old win 7 back up to my bro.
I'm a Dell guy when it comes to new machine purchases. My son has built our last desktops, but laptops have been Dell. That's me.
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Post by rmf on Oct 14, 2023 6:23:48 GMT -5
I thought Dell sold tacos?
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 14, 2023 7:19:23 GMT -5
My hardware checked out ok.
It was having very serious issues today. I had to disconnect the motherboard from the battery 3 times. BUT, I'm pretty sure I fixed it.
I had a newish install of Zonealarm, then my AVG updated and started quarantining files that didn't look familiar to me. So, when I was FINALLY able to access anything, I restored those files and uninstalled ZA. That seemed to do it. Luckily, I have a back up to look things up online.
This laptop has given me problems before. I can't afford to lose files, so I get a new one abt every 3 years- just in case. After paying 1000.00 to save my files once, I play it safe. I do have back ups as well. But, when the one busted with all my files, my back up was busted, too!!!
I ordered a new one and I'll give my old win 7 back up to my bro.
I'm a Dell guy when it comes to new machine purchases. My son has built our last desktops, but laptops have been Dell. That's me. I have Dells, too. I have bought everyone in the family Dells. They have all been great, long lasting laptops. Disregarding a few issues, overall, I have been more than happy. And, they have all been refurbished.
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