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Aug 31, 2017 12:26:39   #
Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA
 
CindyHouk wrote:
As an IT tech - I would have to say that you are going to need to reformat the hard drive and start from scratch. If you have the windows 10 license key then you can get the windows 10 installation file from here https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

You will need to know if your laptop is a 64 bit or a 32 bit system and have cd/dvd burning software on another system to create the installation disk

Once you have the Windows 10 Installation dvd created...you can boot to the dvd from your notebook and reinstall Windows....this means that anything you had on your notebook is gone and unrecoverable.

Once you have the Windows 10 os reinstalled - you will need to make sure you install all the device drivers for the notebook as well.

or you can take it into an IT shop in your area and have them do it.
As an IT tech - I would have to say that you are g... (show quote)


Mthphoto,
Given the age of your computer and your explanation of the problem, I suggest that you take Cindy's final suggestion and have a competent IT person do this job. It is not hard, but there are too many things that could go wrong. The cost will be relatively low, $100-200.

The other option--and this would be my choice--is to march into your local Costco and buy a new computer. Five years is really about the lifespan of a computer now. You should be able to get a far better one for about $5-600. Costco does their own tech support and they are pretty good and responsive.

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Aug 31, 2017 13:01:43   #
Camlane Loc: North Carolina
 
1Feathercrest wrote:
What is this eccentric thing about using the improper word "loose" or "loosing" to mean LOSE, or Losing? They are two different words. Didn't you complete Grade School?


What a pompous ass!

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Aug 31, 2017 20:47:17   #
mthphoto Loc: University Place, WA
 
I thank you all HH for the prompt replies. I have made my decision: I am not going to waste my time trying to bring back the dead, instead I am going to BestBuy to invest into something more up to day, I am even thinking about getting an apple.

Thank you for all your input.

Mthphoto

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