...and then it died.
Thursday, January 6, 2005 by Apocalypse_67 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
For about a week or so I was having some problems with my system. It started with slow performance, and then it would freeze (to the point I had to reboot often)
Last Wednesday I lost use of some of my programs and it would shutdown by it self and I was having problems getting into windows again (I thought it was upset at me or something)
Looking at the uncommon behavior I started to backup all my files [just in case] and last night it went flat line. The main disk fried and died.
The burial services were held at my backyard and the sound of ‘taps’ was played for a brief period.
Anyhow, the good news (for me) is that I managed to save all the important files and I already ordered a new disk.
Bad news is that I gonna have to install everything again [..grrr, that’s gonna take days]
I’m currently using my other machine which is real slow and don’t have any of the programs I had on the main one (sucks)
So I find my self sharing this awful experience with you all as a reminder to make backups of your files because you never know.
Last Wednesday I lost use of some of my programs and it would shutdown by it self and I was having problems getting into windows again (I thought it was upset at me or something)
Looking at the uncommon behavior I started to backup all my files [just in case] and last night it went flat line. The main disk fried and died.
The burial services were held at my backyard and the sound of ‘taps’ was played for a brief period.
Anyhow, the good news (for me) is that I managed to save all the important files and I already ordered a new disk.
Bad news is that I gonna have to install everything again [..grrr, that’s gonna take days]
I’m currently using my other machine which is real slow and don’t have any of the programs I had on the main one (sucks)
So I find my self sharing this awful experience with you all as a reminder to make backups of your files because you never know.
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Cordelia
Reply #2 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:25 PM
Reply #2 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:25 PM
Thank goodness you had sense enough to make a backup! My condolences for your loss. 
WOM
Reply #3 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:36 PM
Reply #3 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:36 PM
Ah them easterners do have a flare for the drama. 
At least ya had a spare puter so ya don't or won't get bored. Just remember, ya wasn't the first and you won't be the last.
Hope you and Silver Bird are doing ok. Haven't heard from her in a while.
At least ya had a spare puter so ya don't or won't get bored. Just remember, ya wasn't the first and you won't be the last.Hope you and Silver Bird are doing ok. Haven't heard from her in a while.
Sleeping Dragon
Reply #4 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:44 PM
Reply #4 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:44 PM
I know how irritating that can be. Sorry!
RPGFX
Reply #5 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:52 PM
Reply #5 Thursday, January 6, 2005 10:52 PM
Yeah, I've been through 2 dead computers in the last 5 years... (a Gateway and a Dell), now I'm on a custom build super machine!!!
alphabyte
Reply #6 Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:05 PM
Reply #6 Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:05 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I know the feeling all too well... I lost lots of data on my old 120 GB drive. Now, I try to make regular backups. Hope your reinstall goes smoothly.
CygnusXII
Reply #7 Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:45 PM
Reply #7 Thursday, January 6, 2005 11:45 PM
That is the sad part of having a massive drive size, you can loose massive amounts of Data, quickly.
Lucky you were able to save the core files. Might I make a suggestion....??? Instead of spending alot on a massive drive, as a replacement, get a moderate drive, and invest the remainder of your money, on a dvd burner.
It is very easy to backup 4GB of stuff that way, and Data loss becomes less of an Issue. If you look at the cost, it comes down to roughly $1 US per 4.2 GB. Well that's with not getting Blanks on sale. I picked up $150 at best buy for $60, over the Holidays (using gift cards ). Once you start DVD'ing your files, you find a massive Drive isn't really needed. 40 to 80GB would be quite sufficient, for the average User.
Lucky you were able to save the core files. Might I make a suggestion....??? Instead of spending alot on a massive drive, as a replacement, get a moderate drive, and invest the remainder of your money, on a dvd burner.
It is very easy to backup 4GB of stuff that way, and Data loss becomes less of an Issue. If you look at the cost, it comes down to roughly $1 US per 4.2 GB. Well that's with not getting Blanks on sale. I picked up $150 at best buy for $60, over the Holidays (using gift cards
). Once you start DVD'ing your files, you find a massive Drive isn't really needed. 40 to 80GB would be quite sufficient, for the average User.
JanOscar
Reply #8 Friday, January 7, 2005 3:40 AM
Reply #8 Friday, January 7, 2005 3:40 AM
Been there, and it's a pain in the middle of the body somewhere... I was lucky and used my head for once and the back-ups saved the day. Not fun to innstall all the progs etc., but it feels good when it's done. Good to hear you didn't lose anything though.
BX
Reply #9 Friday, January 7, 2005 10:07 AM
I am with you .... SHE lived as Veteran and Died in reall Royal Way.............
Reply #9 Friday, January 7, 2005 10:07 AM
| The burial services were held at my backyard and the sound of ‘taps’ was played for a brief period. |
I am with you .... SHE lived as Veteran and Died in reall Royal Way.............
Apocalypse_67
Reply #10 Friday, January 7, 2005 4:15 PM
CygnusXII, that is exactly what I've done and this is a good suggestion for anyone that needs to backup massive data.
LOL@WOM
BTW, SB and me are both fine, she is a little busy trying to catch up in school since she was off for a long time and she is still trying to find her way around the new site [she doesnt like the new format]
Thats a good way to put it.
Reply #10 Friday, January 7, 2005 4:15 PM
| Instead of spending alot on a massive drive, as a replacement, get a moderate drive, and invest the remainder of your money, on a dvd burner. |
CygnusXII, that is exactly what I've done and this is a good suggestion for anyone that needs to backup massive data.
LOL@WOMBTW, SB and me are both fine, she is a little busy trying to catch up in school since she was off for a long time and she is still trying to find her way around the new site [she doesnt like the new format]
| SHE lived as Veteran and Died in reall Royal Way |
Thats a good way to put it.
PurrBall
Reply #11 Friday, January 7, 2005 5:39 PM
Reply #11 Friday, January 7, 2005 5:39 PM
I dont like the new format either. 
I tend to like my miniature 20 gig drive because it takes less time to do ScanDisk. Its really fast with CheckDisk. It seems to take less time to defrag too. 
I tend to like my miniature 20 gig drive because it takes less time to do ScanDisk. Its really fast with CheckDisk. It seems to take less time to defrag too. 
butch123
Reply #12 Friday, January 7, 2005 6:13 PM
Reply #12 Friday, January 7, 2005 6:13 PM
Well sorry to hear about your drive planting. I hope the burial was successful. We all mourn along with you.
Apocalypse_67
Reply #13 Friday, January 7, 2005 8:14 PM
Maybe a 'drive tree' will grow there and then I could sell them by the dozen
Reply #13 Friday, January 7, 2005 8:14 PM
Well sorry to hear about your drive planting |
Maybe a 'drive tree' will grow there and then I could sell them by the dozen
Bones2112
Reply #14 Friday, January 7, 2005 9:42 PM
Reply #14 Friday, January 7, 2005 9:42 PM
Sorry to hear about your puter. At least you were able to save your important files.
Another route you might consider, an external HD, have a Buslink myself and it works great. I also back up to DVD as well.
Another route you might consider, an external HD, have a Buslink myself and it works great. I also back up to DVD as well.
BX
Reply #15 Friday, January 7, 2005 10:15 PM
......... Once, in my childhood, buried my father's watch and thought that now there would be Watch Tree and I would sell them so I could be rich. Can you believe that I had waited for solid 2 Months for that tree?
Reply #15 Friday, January 7, 2005 10:15 PM
| Maybe a 'drive tree' will grow there and then I could sell them by the dozen |
......... Once, in my childhood, buried my father's watch and thought that now there would be Watch Tree and I would sell them so I could be rich. Can you believe that I had waited for solid 2 Months for that tree?
sapphira
Reply #16 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:00 AM
Reply #16 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:00 AM
BTW, SB and me are both fine,
I am so happy to hear this!
I am so happy to hear this!
Rutabaga64
Reply #17 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:57 AM
Heh, reminds me of "A Christmas Story," after the leg lamp breaks and the father can't glue it back together.
Good luck with the new hard drive!
Reply #17 Sunday, January 9, 2005 11:57 AM
| The burial services were held at my backyard and the sound of ‘taps’ was played for a brief period. |
Heh, reminds me of "A Christmas Story," after the leg lamp breaks and the father can't glue it back together.
Good luck with the new hard drive!
butch123
Reply #18 Sunday, January 9, 2005 2:05 PM
Reply #18 Sunday, January 9, 2005 2:05 PM
Scribe Apocalypse_67
to clarify what the word plant means it is an expression used in french, to say, "died" (mon disque dur a planter ! ) I guess you not knowing french you wouldnt have known that would you? Anyways dont forget, 50% of the proceeds go to me....it was my idea (lol)
to clarify what the word plant means it is an expression used in french, to say, "died" (mon disque dur a planter ! ) I guess you not knowing french you wouldnt have known that would you? Anyways dont forget, 50% of the proceeds go to me....it was my idea (lol)
Apocalypse_67
Reply #19 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:43 PM
I've always said that you learn more than skinning at WinCustomize
Jinn Fizz, that is exactly where that line came from
Reply #19 Sunday, January 9, 2005 4:43 PM
| the word plant means it is an expression used in french, to say, "died" |
I've always said that you learn more than skinning at WinCustomize
Jinn Fizz, that is exactly where that line came from
Rutabaga64
Reply #20 Sunday, January 9, 2005 7:11 PM
Figured it probably did...I love that movie
Reply #20 Sunday, January 9, 2005 7:11 PM
| Jinn Fizz, that is exactly where that line came from |
Figured it probably did...I love that movie
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Reply #1 Thursday, January 6, 2005 9:53 PM