My laptop died

[DemocratSinceBirth]

I had a Lenovo which is about five years old. I keep getting a message from Microsoft that it is trying to repair itself but it never does. It would likely cost more to fix it than what it is worth.

I have an eight year old HP laptop that I never use in "mothballs". I am using it now , even thought it has a lot of tics , until I get a new one.

[SummerSnow]

1. I have an Lenovo and i am using right now, it is about 6 yo as well. It is not a good

computer I am finding out. I know I will need a new one soon. My Lenovo makes this buzzing noise and freezes. I always have to shut it off then back on. very annoying. Next time I am going to get an Apple.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

5. I paid about $300.00 for it. It lasted five years. Seems fair.

When it worked it had a lot of problems.

[exboyfil]

2. Have you tried a full system restore

If you created a back up disc at the beginning, you should be able to run it. You will lose all the files on your hard drive.

If you think it is a hard drive issue, they are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace.

If you have your product code for your Windows 7 (which you would need for a system restore anyway) and you didn't create a restore disc, you can purchase a $10 generic Windows 7 disc from Amazon. This is what I did. I had to load some of the drivers, but my computer is working great now (except for the bad keyboard).

[DemocratSinceBirth]

4. In order to do a Systems Restore I would need to get my computer to start.

It won't even start. I can't even get to Safe Mode.

[HipChick]

6. Always keep a start up disk or USB...

Having said that...I need to take my own advice..

[DemocratSinceBirth]

7. I can get a decent new one for under three bills.

It lasted five years. i paid $300.00 for it. That's $5.00 a month .

[HipChick]

8. I' screwed...mine died on me while I was overseas..

I managed to upload all my data to a cloud...

I'm currently trying to give CPR to an old laptop so I use it as a host..

[DemocratSinceBirth]

9. I got my money's worth

But like I said in my original post I'm using an eight year old HP until I get a new one.

All things being equal I'm getting another HP.

I saw a Dell for 209, a Lenovo for 219, and a HP for 300, all 15.6 inches.

[HipChick]

10. Decent prices...

I'm going to cobble something together..

[DemocratSinceBirth]

11. I can't believe my eight year old HP is still working.

[suston96]

3. What's a laptop?

(Saw it on tv).