[triadtechtalk] Re: New Computer/ Win7 Upgrade
- From: brian <brian99@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: triadtechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:29:09 -0600
Howard & Bruce,
Thanks for the reply.
Howard, thanks for the kind words. I am so grateful to all the TTT
members who helped me learn the ins and outs of computer use. Now if I
can just continue adding to my knowledge with Vista and Win7.
Bruce, thanks for the reminder. I have had some bad crashed in the past,
and part of my learning was not only about how to recover, but the real
learning was how to prevent the problem.
Armando introduced me to Arconis True Image, and I have been using that
as a primary back up.
In addition, I have been following the advise of another old master:
Fred Langa, now a member of WindowsSecrets.com group.
Langa recommends backing up multiple times even during an OS installation.
This is what he says he does:
First, before he begins the installation process he backups the old
setup's data.
Then another complete backup after each of these steps are completed:
1. The security programs are in place
2. The new installed and updated OS has been loaded
3. The browser and e-mail client are installed
4. After the major productivity apps are reinstalled
5. Then again after everything else is loaded, like maintenance tools,
games, etc;
6. And then finally after all user data is in place
So I was very careful to do multiple backup during the installation.
I can't imagine many users doing that many backups, but I bet Langa does
it because he has seen just about everything go wrong that can.
So hopefully it will be a good reminder that you can never backup too much!!
BRIAN
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Brian ... congratulations on your purchase of a new system. I am sure
you will enjoy the new found speed as well as all the new challenges of
learning a new operating system. You have became very proficient at
learning, testing and even asking about programs, features etc. on
computers over the years, and I expect you to carry on the same with the
new computer.
I am certainly no expert on Vista, but there are others on TTTs that
are, and, as usual, they are willing and able to answer your questions
as usual.
Thank you for sharing your new specs with the readers of TTT!
Howard
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Bruce Eddy wrote:
Woohoo!!! Way to go Brian!!!
One word of advice? Back up back up backup!!!!)))) get something like
True Image and make an image to another drive or partition. Sooner
rather than later?? It WILL save your butt somewhere along the way.
Guaranteed )
Make images as you go so you can go back to mist recent good setup.
Instead of having to revert to the factory restore?
Again. Congrats!!!!
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 5, 2009, at 11:52 PM, brian <brian99@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Greeting to all,
I have been very busy setting up my new computer, but wanted to thank
all of you who helped me with the selection.
I couldn't be happier with the new Gateway LX6810-0 1 computer and
the HP Office Jet 6500 all-in-one printer.
I guess I didn't really know how slow and overtaxed my old NEC
computer was with the 512MB of Ram and a breath taking speed of
400MB! As Chuck would say LOL!!!
I can't believe what a difference 8GB of RAM and a speed of 2.33GHz
makes.
Although many of you had encouraged me to build a new computer my
wife (fully knowing all my limitations ) felt it would be better to
just pay a little more and avoid the possible frustration of taking
on such a large project. Also I would have the new computer up and
running right away instead of possibly struggling with the parts for
who knows how long.
I followed Howard's advise about the monitor and got one large one
instead of two smaller ones. The Samsung 25.5" LCD flat screen it
like heaven when compared to the miniature 16" CTX I had with my old
system. I think is was Chuck who commented about how vision is an
issue as we get older. I can now bump up the text on the screen and
breeze through the pages with ease.
I am getting accustomed to Vista while I awaiting for the upgrade DVD
for Win7.
Other that the administrative account access issue, the change in
name for many of the same things, and putting things in different
places, I was very surprised how much I like Vista. I hope it will be
meaningful learning that will pave the way when I install Win7.
I have faced tons of issues, questions, and oddities as I play and
learn how to use the new computer, OS, and its many new features, but
with a little help from Gateway and HP, and with all the knowledge I
have gained from the group over the years, I am resolving the issues
one at a time. It may not be fast or efficient, but I am surprised
how much progress I am making. I know as soon as I said that I will
find or face some insurmountable issue!!
I am looking forward to working with voice recognition, virtual
drives, the media center TV, etc; and all the things I could not try
because of the limitations of my old computer.
Many of these are the things are old hat to many of you, and hope you
can pass some of the tips and tricks you have learned to me as I give
them a try.
Well, again thanks for all the help.
BRIAN
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