my moms computer will not work right and i think she needs a new harddrive. i have deleted everything off and did a systems restore and now all we can get is very few basic features and the pics are very low how can i fix this i have tried system restore along with a back up disk and neither one will work do you think that it should be time for a new computer? and if so what would be the best computer to get for scrapbookind and picture storage that is still a reasonable price
2006-08-21 06:16:09 · 3 answers · asked by treys girl 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Dude, don't get a Dell.
My PC is a 2001 Compaq, and I've upgraded it to my liking somewhat cheaply.
I'd suggest backing up your files onto an external storage(pen drive, whatever) and reformat and reinstall a fresh copy of XP.
If you're not too worried about the pictures you have, just reformat what you got.
If you have the money to spend on a new system, go ahead and get another, Don't just throw out your old one though, because you can do some upgrade experimentation.
2006-08-21 07:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by pfc_weiss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you deleted too much. Put your Windows CD in and attempt to reinstall.
A new computer? A basic Dell computer will handle your scrapbooking and photo storage needs without any hassles and can be had for under $300.
2006-08-21 13:25:05 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you didn't say how old the computer is, so, it's hard to decide whether or not you need to replace.. I would suggest talking to a tech friend and having them see if they can fix what you've done to the machine. Not being nasty, just stating a fact..
2006-08-21 13:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋