I heard its only $200? not too bad-if it works better Dont even know where the Disks for Vista is-I assume the tech guy has it or its in my package? dunno I would be too afraid to download it myself plus there are all the other programs
I like Vista-I am used to it but I am afraid Vista will get worse? not sure it it works that way I am just happy today I found a 16GB usb drive-LOL-and to even know a 32 GB one exists too is COOL! My Maxtor downloads every night-so I am backed up now all over the place-LOL I dont really like the online backup sites-not sure why Catrina --- In [email protected], Donk <d.knieriem@...> wrote: > > Well, if you like Vista and have the disks - you could always stick with > it - it would be free since you already got it. Win7 is nice, but it's > quite a bit different and will take a while to get the hang of. MS has > moved around a lotta stuff and it takes a while to get used to where > everything is. But it is a good stable OS and you'll learn to love it. > Be sure to ask your tech guy if your computer specs will let you run > win7 smoothly. You're probably fine since your PC is only 2 years old. > > I have heard that the upgrade path to win7 is not the best idea. He'd > have to install vista first, and then run the upgrade to 7. It will > probably work fine - especially if it will be free for you - and save > you the cost of buying Win7. It's up to you - if you have the cash, go > for 7. :-) > > Good luck, > Donk > > > On 8/8/2011 6:15 PM, catrina_satc2000 wrote: > > I saw that! at Staples! I cannot believe how small they got! > > I saw the 32GB one! that was cool!! but it was $79 and I figured I could > > just get 3 16GB ones and I would have even more and those were on sale for > > $20 each! > > So I bought 3 but I bought one better one for $24 but I can see the > > difference > > The Staples brand one (one sale for $19.99) is hard to work with when > > attaching to puter > > the HP one for $24-LOTS easier to work with > > > > Once I get everything backed up-I will get more nerve to run Check Disk-I > > DID go there and yes I see it > > I have Windows Vista-You think I should have tech guy reinstall that and > > all the programs or just go ahead and just buy Windows 7? > > Microsoft guy said not to choose the uprgrade program which I am entitled > > to cause I may carry the same problems to Windows 7 but just to start fresh > > > > Catrina > > > > --- In [email protected], Donk<d.knieriem@> wrote: > >> Hi Catrina - > >> I think the largest USB thumb drive you can buy is 32GB. It'll cost you > >> around $50 or $60 - you can find one cheaper online probably. They also > >> have 16GB thumbdrives for as little as $15 or $20. > >> > >> Your probs will likely keep getting worse, so backup now while you can. > >> When you are backed up and brave enough, run Check Disk. Then you'll > >> know for sure if the hard drive is your problem - or if maybe you've > >> just got some corrupted windows files. (I'm guessing it's the drive). > >> > >> Yes, you will have to reinstall all your programs, and download some > >> drivers - but then you'll have a nice clean windows installation and the > >> pc should run like a charm. > >> > >> Good luck, > >> Donk > >> > >> > >> On 8/8/2011 2:14 PM, catrina_satc2000 wrote: > >>> You're probably right-I have Windows Vista-I should just get the tech guy > >>> to install Windows 7 > >>> > >>> I am afraid to run checkdisk so I am going to wait until I get a little > >>> more nerve-LOL > >>> I have an external Maxtor Backup but I am a little insecure with that-My > >>> files are so large-I wish I can find usb drive big enough to fit the more > >>> important files in > >>> > >>> Its also the other programs I have that I have to reinstall that is going > >>> to be a pain > >>> :-( > >>> This is no fun > >>> > >>> Catrina > >>> > >>> --- In [email protected], Donk<d.knieriem@> wrote: > >>>> I really think your hard drive has become defective, and is about ready > >>>> to totally fail. I would suggest you copy your entire "Documents" > >>>> folder onto either an external hard drive, or a thumb drive, or whatever > >>>> other means you have to back your important data up. > >>>> > >>>> If the hard drive dies, the only option is to buy and install a new > >>>> one. Everything on the dead drive will be lost forever unless you back > >>>> up your important data. > >>>> > >>>> One way to check if the drive is defective is to test the drive by > >>>> running Checkdisk..... > >>>> 1. After you have backed up your data go to Start, and click My Computer. > >>>> 2. right-click on your C: drive and choose Properties from the popup > >>>> menu. > >>>> 3. Click the TOOLS tab. > >>>> 4. Click the button that says "Check Now" > >>>> 5. Put a check mark in both empty boxes, and then click START > >>>> > >>>> It could take a long time to finish - maybe around an hour. When it's > >>>> done you'll get a report. Unless it says "no errors found on volume" > >>>> you should probably replace the drive. If it says there are any bad > >>>> sectors, then the drive is in the process of dieing. > >>>> Also - if a drive is starting to go bad, running Checkdisk can actually > >>>> cause the drive to totally fail. So: > >>>> Before you run Checkdisk - BACK UP any data you don't want to lose. > >>>> > >>>> Good luck, > >>>> Donk > >>>> PS: If a drive is failing, there are NO tools or programs you can buy or > >>>> install that will fix it. > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> On 8/7/2011 7:25 PM, catrina_satc2000 wrote: > >>>>> I did a search and found it and it was empty! but I found "documents" > >>>>> and it was the same stuff in there > >>>>> > >>>>> What gives??? > >>>>> > >>>>> How could "My documents" shortcut just disappear from desktop??? > >>>>> > >>>>> Catrina > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > If you have any questions or problems with any aspect of this site, please > > feel free to contact me directly bixen@... Please do not post personal > > issues directly to the group. > > > > To unsubscribe from this list, send an email to > > [email protected] > > > > Thank you for using A-1 Computer TechYahoo! 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