-=PCTechTalk=- Re: DBX-files
- From: "Sylviavandewall" <pvdwall@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 21:17:50 +0200
Hi Troth,
Thank you for the encouraging (had to look up that word -:))) words. I never
solved the problem with the DBX-files but it does not matter because I'm
going to reformat anyway. I already saved most things I wanted.
My next question is: When I put in the start-up disk from WindowsME and
after I type in Format C: /u. what do I do next? Will the computer tell me
to put in the CD's or do I have to do something else?
Sylvia........Holland.
> Number one rule ANYTIME dealing with computers... never be discouraged.
I'll tell you, I learned all my computer knowledge on my own... no
schooling, no training, no mentor. I learned from reading magazines in
waiting rooms, watching TechTV before it WAS TechTV, opening up systems and
experimenting, and just reformatting every other month. When I first got
into all this, I can't think of any other one person that has reformatted
their system more than me... except Cosmic Charlie, if he's still on the
list.
> :-)
> But, anyway... that's how you learn. And, I'm still learning today. And,
just when you think you have a stupid question, that question many times
baffles the more experienced techs on the list... not to mention that about
another 10% of the list need the same question answered or at one time
needed the same question answered. And, for what's its worth, your question
and any answers go into our archive, so as to be searched by future members
if they have the same problem. In other words, no question is ever stupid...
EVER.
>
> With that said, don't be afraid to experiment with your computer. The only
thing you should do is always make sure you backup the important stuff. When
I say important stuff, I don't mean the installation files or stuff you've
downloaded from the net. I mean stuff you cannot replace (ie. photos from a
digital camera, reports you've written, financial saves from programs like
Quicken). Your favorites in Internet Explorer are not going to kill you if
you lose them. Sure, you can add them to your backup set... but, losing them
won't kill you (at least not most people). And, I'm referring to backing up
the important stuff in the event you're about to do something that could be
risky. If you making an everyday backup set, as I now do, THEN you can add
all your important stuff plus the not-so-important stuff.
>
> Several backup programs on the market to make the backups. WinBackup, by
LIUtilities, is a popular one, but will cost you 40 bucks. A free one that I
like and I use is called Back It Up, which can be attained as freeware from
here:
> http://w1.321.telia.com/~u32102551/
>
> What to backup...
>
> When you're ready to use a program to make the backups, tell us here on
the list, and I'll throw at you a bunch of stuff and locations that you
should backup. And, I'm sure everyone else will throw in a few also. If you
use Back It Up, I'll tell you how to use it.
>
> With that said, don't be discouraged, and make learning fun, not
frustrating.
> :-)
>
> ---Troth
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