Yvonne, I might suggest that leaving your computer running constantly is also asking for trouble. By doing so you prevent some clearing of memory locations by programs that behave poorly when you exit from those programs, thereby opening your system to possible memory errors.
Additionally, you are preventing your system from becoming aware of available updates. I would suggest powering your system down regularly, perhaps once a week as a minimum. Additionally, I would always power down, and consider disconnecting from your power source by unplugging the power cord any time there is electrical storm activity in your vicinity. In working with computers for 45 years I have found that periodic power cycling is far more beneficial than avoiding any possible stress on a system from powering up and down. John Zimmerman Mesa, AZ On 7/23/2011 4:42 PM, Yvonne Morehouse wrote: > I am most appreciative of the techs who are involved with the Legacy > Users Group. And, I take your suggestions and cautions most seriously. > > Thanks both to Dennis and Rich. > > Yvonne > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: > http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp > Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp > Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on > our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). > To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp > > > Legacy User Group guidelines: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp Archived messages after Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Archived messages from old mail server - before Nov. 21 2009: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Online technical support: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Help.asp Follow Legacy on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyTree) and on our blog (http://news.LegacyFamilyTree.com). To unsubscribe: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/LegacyLists.asp
