Lost Windows

[JJJ]

I used to have Vista and it's true mine used to crash alot. I have Windows 7 and love it.

Mac is not bad but the reason I don't buy Mac is because there stuff is not compatible with other programs. If you buy Mac you will have to use only their programs which are more expensive.

I don't know how much you need a computer and for what. But there so many options out there for you. I love laptops and I'm on the lookout for a lighter, smaller one for school. There's also a netbook which is a smaller version of a laptop but you can't watch movies in there The notebook is good for games, reading but not if you really need to type. Now there are keyboards made for notebooks now so you might want to check that out.

[JJJ]

Here's something I used to do when the black screen came up.

http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...en-booting-up/

That way you don't have to pay anyone to do it. If you saved your stuff most likely your good. I hope you do have a memory stick and have all your pictures and important info save in it. If not go ahead and buy it since it's always handy. If you don't have alot to save a 2gb or 4gb is fine. I need a 16gb for all my junk

If your writing stuff remember to save after every paragraph.

[Janet]

Originally Posted by JJJ

Here's something I used to do when the black screen came up.

http://maximumpcguides.com/windows-v...en-booting-up/

That way you don't have to pay anyone to do it. If you saved your stuff most likely your good. I hope you do have a memory stick and have all your pictures and important info save in it. If not go ahead and buy it since it's always handy. If you don't have alot to save a 2gb or 4gb is fine. I need a 16gb for all my junk

If your writing stuff remember to save after every paragraph.

Wish I could have tried that before taking it in...oh well. I dont have a memory stick, just a hard drive to back things up on.

[Tiramisu]

I need a new laptop, maybe the dell 14z, thin and light. Saving my money and setting some goals for myself. My 17" is almost 8 years old and will make a cute yard ornament!!!!!

[gja1000]

Janet, you are right there are many many fewer problems with a Mac - and even though there are some programs that Mac is not compatible with, it is much more common for a PC program that is not compatible with Mac. Most Mac programs are compatible with PC stuff. It really isn't a problem though at all. Also, do not get a Mac Air - get the Macbook like Betsi has. There are some processor problems with the Mac Air.

[DianaB]

That's the pits to have computer problems!! They are so expensive to replace and it's difficult to figure out just what it is that you need. I don't have any recommendations on what to get!!

[Janet]

I don't really have any idea what I want either. I just don't want to spend a lot of money. Guess for now I will continue to check them out....Mac's and PC's.