Finally, I think I've got my computer back online! I really think it was about ready to crash. It has taken me the better part of two days to restore and re-install all the updates. I still don't have a lot of software back on but it's OK I think. Most of that I can do as needed. If I don't use it, why put it back on here. I'm leary about putting my writing back on it. Yes, I back things up but you know, after awhile you have so many copies you don't know what's what.
I am exhausted and I did nothing but sit and download updates. Why don't they just put them all on a disk so we can buy it every six months and be done with it? Seriously. The disk are about five bucks! And would help the postal service.
I have to say the computer is running much better and the stuff that wasn't working, even after the repair, are now apparently fine. Nasty bugs.
My one complaint is that Avast, my virus software, just released a new version and it totally shut down my system. I nearly had to restore it a second time. I tried it twice and then searched their website. Apparently I'm not the only one having the problem. I kept a check on the site for two days and someone finally posted that they had AMD graphics and that it appeared to be a conflict with the software. They never got a response from tech but I have AMD graphics. So, I'm using MS Security Essentials for the moment. I'm hoping that Avast will recognize the issue and correct it and release a fix. I have used Avast for over 6 years and never had a problem. I don't trust any virus software made by Microsoft and I'm annoyed by the thought I'll have to purchase one with a annual subscription!
I can tell you one thing, I'm going back to my old method of cleaning the slate every 6-12 months. It may be a couple of days out of my life but is still the best way to insure you keep things running smoothly, and I don't care what anyone has to say about it. That's a lot cheaper than the $150 repair bill that didn't fix it completely. Not their fault, really but think about it. I've never had a computer repaired by anyone else in the 25 years in which I've owned one. No, never. And my computers last about 10 years.
Now, I'm going to get ready for bed. I'm really exhausted. Did I say that already? Oh, yes. I did. See, it's true! I'm ready to crash.
So glad that you have it sorted. have you ever tried AVG? THAT IS FREE AND IS RATED PRETTY HIGHLY.
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ReplyDeleteI use AVG too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got things running again. Computer trouble is 2nd only to car trouble.
ReplyDeleteI am searching for a good virus protector...I am using the free AVG but it is about to expire and I can't seem to find the version that is continuously free. A month ago my computer crashed....it was quite an experience...I paid on person $50 to do essentially nothing but to tell me I needed a new hard drive and reload of my software which he said would be about $280....so I got my computer back and another guy fixed it for free....no new hard drive...so someone either didn't know his stuff or was scamming me out of money. I wish I knew how to fix it myself. Anyway glad you got things going again.
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