Any computer geeks on here? I need help (Page 5): $95 at Walmart but FREE FROM MICROSOFT if you have the Key that came with the computer, at the MS link Here:...

Blacksheep

PoppaGringo wrote:

Thru Best Buy, if memory serves, it is about $169/$179 if they install it. I don't remember if there is an additional charge for the installation.

$95 at Walmart but FREE FROM MICROSOFT if you have the Key that came with the computer, at the MS link Here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-recovery

BOHICA

B****sheep wrote:

Well, that's definitely different, but I'm glad your restore function worked. 174 updates? A copy of the OS can't be that expensive.

When you can barely afford to feed yourself, everything's expensive. Something really strange happened. after I restored it, I shut down my computer, and it started installing those updates. I had to leave, so I shut it down. When I got to Starbucks and started it up, the screen was green with something that looked like television static. Hoping the shut down was the cause (and praying that it wasn't hardware related) I did another system restore. It locked up on me and I couldn't get anything to work. I was going to take it to the shop today, but on a hunch, I started it up again and it worked fine. Even the network adapter was working fine. I'm going to take it to the shop on Monday and have them give it a good cleaning. I'm a smoker, and this thing hasn't been cleaned in over two years. I'm thinking that's the peoblem. I'm also thinking this was Gods way of telling me to take it easy. This computer has been robbing me of a LOT of sleep. I think I will heed His advice. :mrgreen:

Blacksheep

BOHICA wrote:

When you can barely afford to feed yourself, every... (show quote)

Now you tell me. Your CPU fan is probably all gooped up, and if it still functions, it's probably doing so poorly and your CPU may be over heating and shutting off. When it cools, it comes back on. Heats up, shuts off again. Yes, crustiness could be the problem all along.

BOHICA

B****sheep wrote:

Now you tell me. Your CPU fan is probably all gooped up, and if it still functions, it's probably doing so poorly and your CPU may be over heating and shutting off. When it cools, it comes back on. Heats up, shuts off again. Yes, crustiness could be the problem all along.

Computer's not over heating I believe it just has so much residue from smoke and dust that it's causing problems. I'm taking it to the shop Monday for a good cleaning. If that doesn't do the trick, I'm probably looking at a hefty repair bill.

RockKnutne Loc: Valhöll

BOHICA wrote:

Computer's not over heating I believe it just has so much residue from smoke and dust that it's causing problems. I'm taking it to the shop Monday for a good cleaning. If that doesn't do the trick, I'm probably looking at a hefty repair bill.

I use to have a computer cleaning business but, Obama's economy has placed me on the welfare roll.

Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty BOHICA, all my former customers, if they could ever find me, would love to thank me for being so conscientious with their electronics I'm sure!

Rock's CPU Spray and Wash (OUT OF BUSINESS)!

BOHICA

RockKnutne wrote:

I use to have a computer cleaning business but, Obama's economy has placed me on the welfare roll.

Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty BOHICA, all my former customers, if they could ever find me, would love to thank me for being so conscientious with their electronics I'm sure!

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RockKnutne Loc: Valhöll

BOHICA wrote:

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That was an ironical joke son, don't let it overheat your hard drive studying about it...

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

BOHICA

RockKnutne wrote:

That was an ironical joke son, don't let it overheat your hard drive studying about it...

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'd clean it myself, but it will probably require special solvents. Best to leave it to the professionals.

BOHICA

RockKnutne wrote:

That was an ironical joke son, don't let it overheat your hard drive studying about it...

:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'd clean it myself, but it will probably require special solvents. Best to leave it to the professionals.

RockKnutne Loc: Valhöll

BOHICA wrote:

I'd clean it myself, but it will probably require special solvents. Best to leave it to the professionals.

You are overthinking BO. A bunch of Q-tips and a cap of alcohol (nonalcoholic preferred), will get `er done.

I have cleaned many a computer gut over the years. Take it apart and wipe the dust and grime off with a cotton swab. Just like a car engine, just remember where them wires went and which direction those parts fit and you'll save a bundle.

The CPU fan is nothing to clean and, if it all goes south for ya, just blame Sheep he told me to tell you all that...

I'm teasing about Sheep, not about how to clean your machine.

:wink: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

BOHICA

RockKnutne wrote:

You are overthinking BO. A bunch of Q-tips and a c... (show quote)

Well. I don't even have the tools needed to take it apart. If it was a desktop computer, I might try it, but it's a very expensive gaming laptop.

dafongi Loc: the Green mountain state

Just put it in the washing machine. Put it in with some clothes, otherwise it will make lot of noise and you won't be able to hear the T.V.

alex Loc: michigan now imperial beach californa

RockKnutne wrote:

You are overthinking BO. A bunch of Q-tips and a c... (show quote)

the crucks of the whole thing is those five little words"remember where the wires go"

RockKnutne Loc: Valhöll

BOHICA wrote:

Well. I don't even have the tools needed to take it apart. If it was a desktop computer, I might try it, but it's a very expensive gaming laptop.

Yup, better take it to the pros then!

RockKnutne Loc: Valhöll

alex wrote:

the crucks of the whole thing is those five little words"remember where the wires go"

Yes alex and just how would I know that, right?

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