Computer Woes
November 4, 2008 by Mrs. Mecomber
Filed under blogging, crazy
Remember how a week ago I did Photo Hunters and the theme was “scary”? I said the Blue Screen of Death was scary, and I posted a photo of a prank screensaver? Well, ha ha. I got the BSOD for the first time in years yesterday. And I can only WISH it was a prank. Nope, it’s for real. *sigh*
It looks like the hard drive just out and quit on me. I have NO idea how this happened; it gave me no warnings (no ticking, no noises). I booted up the computer and Windows started a CHKDSK scan. It restarted and everything is gone. I can’t even restore, repair, or recover. Wah! The only other thing I can determine besides a hard drive failure is maybe a cable isn’t inserted enough?! Because the computer is still under warranty, I can’t open the case and look for myself. *sigh* So I have to take it to the manufacturer and get it looked at.
Anyway, this really throws my entire week off. I, like, WORK from my computer! It’s very inconvenient. I don’t have to worry about data loss, as I backed everything up (I do this regularly). It’s a major pain, is all. I had a very busy week planned. Thanksgiving is coming up and it’s my family’s biggest holiday of the year. I have yet to order gifts for the kids (they are requesting some sweet camping equipment and books– and those take time to order!). I also have a smattering of appointments and applications to fulfil (one kid is getting braces soon). Anyway…. like all computer problems, they never come at a convenient time, do they? So that’s why I haven’t been posting as much. One thing good is I am very grateful I keep my information backed up!! That’s one less problem I have to worry about. Always back up your data, you never know when these things will happen! It’s SCARY when it really happens! lol…
akaGaGa on Tue, 4th Nov 2008 2:10 pm
I’m sorry, Mrs. M! I have it much easier than you do. Once I figured out the new software, my new laptop hasn’t given me one problem. If it did, we determined a long time ago that all major-league computer problems around here belong to my husband. I use it. He fixes it. Good deal, eh?
Hope you’re up and running soon!
Carole on Tue, 4th Nov 2008 7:07 pm
UGH! Sorry that happened to you, but you sure saved yourself MAJOR headache by backing up your stuff. In fact, it reminded me to do my monthly blog and template back-ups – so thank you!
Hope it’s all covered by warranty and gets fixed fast and for free! I actually just got a new laptop so I could pass my old laptop onto DD, and after I got everything loaded on it that I wanted, and all the settings how I liked them, I discovered I was having an intermittent problem connecting to our home network. So I thought I’d give Dell a call and get some help. After being on the phone with Dell over an hour, and letting them fiddle with my computer, they decided I needed to do a system restore. >:-|
Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
Computers can be your best friend or your worst enemy.
akaGaGa on Tue, 4th Nov 2008 7:23 pm
Umm … I was just reading Carole’s comment, and I may be having a heart attack! You know I’m on blogger. Do I need to do some kind of blog and template backup, or is that just for people who build their own websites? You know I’m not a techie, and you obviously are, so I thought I would ask. Thanks.