My Computer Doesn't Feel Well

[Janet]

I think I'm going to have to take my computer in to the computer doctor. It is running so slow and it has for a little while now. Some things just are not running as they should. I did a disk cleanup and was then going to do a defragment, but it's gone. I don't know what happened to it...I used it last month, but it's gone. Did a search and it's no where to be found. It's also telling me that my virtual memory is low and that it is creating more for me. Don't know what that's about.

I just can't be without my computer....I can be without a lot of things and some people, but just not my computer. I'm going to call the computer doctor tomorrow to see if I can get it in, then I'll just have to use Ricky's laptop till mine is fixed.

I just hope they can fix whatever is wrong and that it doesn't take too long.

I thought of doing a system restore, but I've never done it. Would it put it back to how it was when I bought it? If that's what happens I don't really want to go through all the XP service packs again and all the other type updates. Hopefully all will be fine and I'm getting anxious over nothing.

I would love to have a new computer...laptop, but don't want particularly want to deal with Vista. I know....just wait and see if mine can be fixed.

[Tiramisu]

You absolutely can't be without your computer. Hurry and get it fixed.

[Gina]

Janet I be lost without mine also, don't understand all this computer mambo lol Hurry up and get it fixed!!

[gja1000]

I would DIE if my computer were sick!!! My internet is acting up - it flits off and on. Luckily it only stays off a minute or two when it goes off. I think I need a new internet/phone box. The TV is not affected and it all comes in through the same cable. Only the internet and phone go off intermittantly - and they both feed through the same box - so it has to be the box. I've unplugged the box to reset it - didn't help, so I think I need a new one!

[Gina]

I could not do without my computer either.. I hope Janet that yours is fixed real soon...

[Marilyn]

Sure hope it's something really simple!! Can't live without a computer. The folks at work won't get on theirs at night because they spend so much time on them during the day, but I'm not like that. Have to be connected!!! Maybe that's why I have carpal tunned, and they don't.

[gja1000]

I'm with you Marilyn, my computer is by my TV. When I finally sit down in the evening, I HAVE to be on the computer - even if I'm watching TV, I have to be checking my fave sites!

[Taurus Babe]

Hope it gets straightened out really soon! Also, if you have to buy a new one, you can always get a mac...they are great (and I'm not a 'mac' person)

[2tiredmom]

Janet,

Our computer has a thing called goback that you can restore it back to when ever like the day before or the week before.

[DianaB]

I knew that you were having problems with your computer because it's one of the things that we talked about when I was there. Hopefully the DR. won't have it for very long and you'll be up and running on your own computer again. Thank goodness that you can use Ricky's laptop or you'd go through withdrawals!!!!! LOL

[Dobie]

Hope the computer gets a good prognosis and you aren't without it for long!

[Janet]

I haven't taken it in yet. I keep thinking I should let it get worse first. Isn't that dumb? We have a bond and it just drives me crazy thinking I will be without it even though there are two other computers here.

I have thought about a Mac, I've heard they are great and don't get viruses like Windows. Maybe I should start researching them now, just in case.

It doesn't matter when it comes to a computer though if we can afford it. If I have to get a new one....it will be charged. I will not be without my OWN computer..lol.

[2tiredmom]

Emily and Dustin both have an Apple that they had to get for College.
They love them. They say they are alot easier than Windows....But they weren't cheap either. But then again they may be cheaper right now. I don't know have not priced any. Good luck with that.

[gja1000]

I have always had Macs and I work exclusively on Mac's at work. They are extremely reliable and bug free - VIRUS free too. We are all going together and getting my granddaughter a Mac for Christmas. She's had a PC and has nothing but trouble with viruses and other problems. She uses a Mac at school and loves it.

I had my first Mac in 1989 and it ran for 8 years!!! Then I got a PC because my hubby needed to learn how to use one for his work. O.M.G. I hated that thing with a passion and had to have my computer-savvey son-in-law work on it almost weekly. I couldn't wait to throw that thing out!

I then got a mac laptop and it is 4 1/2 years old without nary a problem. It needs the operating system upgraded and I'll be doing that soon and getting a new battery - but I expect it to last another 4 years!

My hubby got me a desktop Mac year before last for Christmas and I soooooo love this machine!!!

Yes, Macs are more expensive, but way worth it in my opinion!!!

[Janet]

I wouldn't even know what to look for in a Mac. They do sound so much better. I think I'll start checking them out.