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So, I won't be around much for a while...
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That stinks Nat. I probably won't be on as much tonight either because Brian "needs to use the computer for work"... Whatever THAT'S about.
We'll miss you though!
Good luck with getting everything fixed. Do try to go in and save what music and files are really important though if you don't have a backup because sometimes they just have to wipe your hard drive and rebuild it. Do you still have all of your original discs and programs that came with your computer so he can reinstall them if needed?
We'll miss you though!
Good luck with getting everything fixed. Do try to go in and save what music and files are really important though if you don't have a backup because sometimes they just have to wipe your hard drive and rebuild it. Do you still have all of your original discs and programs that came with your computer so he can reinstall them if needed?
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Shoot, I don't have a disk or memory stick...I forgot about all my pictures..:censor::censor::censor::censor:, HOW DO I SAVE THEM??Originally Posted by lisasha3
It might be worse Natalie, but what he's saying is good advice. Not just your songs. Back up everything you might have - Word Docs, Excel, photos, music, even your favorites from the web, buddy lists. I would try to either burn everything on to a disk or memory stick if you have it. That way if he has to blow the whole thing away you won't lose anything.
(By the way - if the computer really gets freaky on you....
Okay, what is the best way to save pictures, thats the only thing I want to save. I have no word docs really or excel docs.
The cheapest thing would be to burn them to a disc.
If you don't have a disc or anything- I'd just upload them all to photobucket, that way you still have them all. Otherwise you can buy disc's really cheap at WalMartOriginally Posted by Trouts mom
Shoot, I don't have a disk or memory stick...I forgot about all my pictures..:censor::censor::censor::censor:, HOW DO I SAVE THEM??I don't really have $$ to go out and get one either...
Okay, what is the best way to save pictures, thats the only thing I want to save. I have no word docs really or excel docs.
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Is that just like a regular cd? Or a floppy? I don't think I have a floppy drive
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OOOOOOOOOH YEAH!!! Alot of them are on photobucket anyway!!Originally Posted by babyharley
If you don't have a disc or anything- I'd just upload them all to photobucket, that way you still have them all. Otherwise you can buy disc's really cheap at WalMart
Good call Kenz
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I don't remember anything coming with itOriginally Posted by emily_325
That stinks Nat. I probably won't be on as much tonight either because Brian "needs to use the computer for work"... Whatever THAT'S about.
We'll miss you though!
Good luck with getting everything fixed. Do try to go in and save what music and files are really important though if you don't have a backup because sometimes they just have to wipe your hard drive and rebuild it. Do you still have all of your original discs and programs that came with your computer so he can reinstall them if needed?
It usually is all already loaded when you get your computer, but they will usually include a couple of program or restore discs for just such a problem as you're having. If you have to wipe your drive due to a virus or something you can just reload all of the original programs and whatnot from these discs.Originally Posted by Trouts mom
I don't remember anything coming with itI think it was all in there when I got it..I will look though..
And the Photobucket idea is a good one. That's FREE.
No problem, I have my smart momentsOriginally Posted by Trouts mom
OOOOOOOOOH YEAH!!! Alot of them are on photobucket anyway!!
Good call Kenz
Oh god, you poor thing! Earlier this year when we had to hook up remote to the office, I got some virus that wiped out my computer - I couldn't even turn it on!
THANK GOD they recovered my pics, songs, documents and contacts. But I lost all my e-mails
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I didn't even get the chance to save anything - so I'm really thankful they were able to recover it. NOW I save everything new to disc every month or so. It's a pain in the butt - but it's worth it after having gone through that!
Laurie
THANK GOD they recovered my pics, songs, documents and contacts. But I lost all my e-mails
I didn't even get the chance to save anything - so I'm really thankful they were able to recover it. NOW I save everything new to disc every month or so. It's a pain in the butt - but it's worth it after having gone through that!
Laurie
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OMG, lets pray that I still have those discs. I have a feeling my ex told me to throw them out...OH, I feel sick now.Originally Posted by emily_325
It usually is all already loaded when you get your computer, but they will usually include a couple of program or restore discs for just such a problem as you're having. If you have to wipe your drive due to a virus or something you can just reload all of the original programs and whatnot from these discs.
And the Photobucket idea is a good one. That's FREE.
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Don't worry Nat, everything will work out!!! I hope your Uncle fixes your comptuer fast....we'll miss you at night!!!!!!
If you have paperwork from where you bought your computer from the company you may even be able to contact them with those details and they will send you replacement discs.
We may be getting ahead of ourselves though, as he may be able to fix it without wiping your drive.
You have a photobucket account at another forum you belong to, silly...Originally Posted by Trouts mom
Shoot, I don't have a disk or memory stick...I forgot about all my pictures..:censor::censor::censor::censor:, HOW DO I SAVE THEM??I don't really have $$ to go out and get one either...
Okay, what is the best way to save pictures, thats the only thing I want to save. I have no word docs really or excel docs.
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YOU should know..I don't think clearly while in a crisisOriginally Posted by neetanddave
You have a photobucket account at another forum you belong to, silly...
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Yeah my uncle did mention "extra" stuff he has..but I wonder about the licensing numbers attached? I should still have some paperwork or discs..I only bought a few months ago..and I usually do keep everything. I seem to remember though..me asking my ex.."do I need this stuff?" and him saying "no"...ACK!Originally Posted by emily_325
If your uncle is a computer tech, chances are he has some "extra" copies of these programs so you shouldn't be up the creek without a paddle. may not be exactly what you started out with but better than nothing.
If you have paperwork from where you bought your computer from the company you may even be able to contact them with those details and they will send you replacement discs.
We may be getting ahead of ourselves though, as he may be able to fix it without wiping your drive.
Don't worry about original disks. Basically after the economy started its down turn, companies were trying to save money so they hacked the original disks.
You entire setup (for formatting and stuff) is installed on a separate untouchable by any virus drive. You'll see theoption at start up "Press F12 for Startup".
If you bought your computer only a few months ago, most likely it did come with a CD RW drive (the driver will say RW CD-Rewriteable). If you have some CDs, burn whatever you may need to the CDs.
IF you uncle has to reformat, make sure the A/V is installed before loading any stuff you back up. If there are pictures and such, often viruses can infect them.
You entire setup (for formatting and stuff) is installed on a separate untouchable by any virus drive. You'll see theoption at start up "Press F12 for Startup".
If you bought your computer only a few months ago, most likely it did come with a CD RW drive (the driver will say RW CD-Rewriteable). If you have some CDs, burn whatever you may need to the CDs.
IF you uncle has to reformat, make sure the A/V is installed before loading any stuff you back up. If there are pictures and such, often viruses can infect them.
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If my windows media player is not working..can I still burn stuff onto cds? And can I burn anything onto a cd? Not just music? And how?
I am so computer DUM.
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