computer issues and headaches

Computer Issues and Headaches

Well, today I have both; computer issues and a headache. Now, a bit of

a disclaimer; I AM computer literate. My hubby and I have built more

than our share of computers; but my latest issue has thoroughly erked

me.

I have a new laptop; what I mean by new: Under a year old.

So this new laptop has Vista (no Vista is not my issue..LOL) and has

been running awesomely (is this even a word?). I noticed recently it

has been running slowly which normally means you need to degrag, run

virus scan or other general computer maintanence. Well, no go. None of

those worked. I also noticed aside from the slowness that having

multiple programs open caused the laptop to bog down. This should not

be happening with a dual core 1.83 processor and 2 gigs of RAM. No

viruses were found (virus scan is also run every single day along with

spyware software).

I decided to use the recovery discs that came with my laptop; well,

that didn't work. After going through the recovery process I kept

getting a boot error. Hubby and I tried reformating several times and

each time we attempted to reinstall windows wouldn't boot. I hate

calling anyone (especially other technicians) for help, but I had to

break down and do so; the laptop is still under warranty afterall.

After speaking with hubby again and the technician; we are thinking

there is a bad sector on the harddrive and since, as I stated above,

the computer is still under warranty, then it should be a 'free' fix.

Let's keep our fingers crossed; I can always use a new harddrive.

Now my headache is just about gone. Hopefully it will totally disapate

once the "Geek Squad" finishes with my laptop.

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On a side note. I have been tagged twice; two separate and different

tags. I will be working on those today; on my hubby's older, slower

laptop.