Rose Ann Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Whenever my desktop computer starts, it gives me a failure imminent warning. I've run the chkdsk from the menu that pops up when you right-click on the drive name, but it tells me nothing is wrong. I've looked online, but I really don't know whose advice to trust, except here. Is there any other diagnostic I can run, or a repair I can do, or should I just replace it and get on with life? Fortunately, everything is backed up regularly and it hasn't crashed yet. Thanks for the help and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Oh NOooooo.. ? Sorry Rose Ann - that’s a lot worrisome! I work on a Mac so have ni advice, but I wanted to say I feel your pain! Lucikly you’re backed up and hopefully some of our tech gurus will show up with an answer. Good luck. Fingers crossed here.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Rose Ann I had that about 3 years ago. I called Dell with all my info and they diagnosed it as a bad hard drive by the codes it gave. I had a new hard drive put in my laptop, the data transfered and it is fine. I did just upgrade my laptop this summer to have more memory and more speed but the hard drive is fine. Good luck and let us know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Ann Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Thanks for the advice and empathy! I figured I'd have to replace the HD. I was just hoping.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Ann Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Well, it happened. The blue screen of death has won. Husband says just buy a new desktop, but maybe installing new HD is a better idea. I'd love to hear advice. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 That horrible death screen, I'm sorry for you. Good luck shopping and playing with your new toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angleigh Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Oh no I hate that. I personally would probably get a new one if it's in the budget, especially if the other one is older. The advancements in computers is so great that even a year old computer is "out of date" and you can start fresh with a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rose Ann Posted February 1, 2020 Author Share Posted February 1, 2020 Okay. New computer it is. Any recommendations? I have a laptop, so I'm looking for all in one or desktop. Thanks for advice and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Rose Ann said: Okay. New computer it is. Any recommendations? I have a laptop, so I'm looking for all in one or desktop. Thanks for advice and help! I'd go for the desktop. All in one's I would stay away from. I had a pc all in one and a tv with a dvd included and I had trouble with both of them. The dvd stopped working and I couldn't turn on the pc. When one item goes, they all start to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angleigh Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Yeah, I tend to stay away from the all in ones. We have a store here that builds computers. So I got their "store" brand that was WAY better than anything you could buy going to Best Buy or someplace for way cheaper. It's funny, I actually went to Best Buy first and they are the ones that sent me there. So it might be worthwhile to see if you have a computer/electronic store in your area and see if they do something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapgarden Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just a terrifying feeling when the blue screen of death happens! First time for me I didn't have any regular backups, a LONG time ago. I just got a new computer a few months ago. Was going to upgrade my old one, but the techies said it was not upgrade-able and too old -- 6 years. I had one built by the shop we use for repairs. Was expensive (but not outrageous), but I'm so much happier with it than I would be with a 'store bought' one. Desktop PC for sure. Depending on your finances I would get an SSD, 1 or 2T. They are so much faster and quieter. Also as much memory as you can afford. PS just loves memory to death. I agree you should check your area shops and see what is available. With everyone shut down you might be able to get more of what you would like at a very reasonable price, just for them to have the work. Check with the BBB for complaints and such before ordering. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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