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LindainHerriotCountry

LindainHerriotCountry Report 26 Oct 2020 16:03

Oh Sylvia,you are silly not having back ups .My previous laptop totally died, but a computer man was able to copy the whole hard drive over to the new one, so I didn’t need the backups.

That taught me a lesson though and I have everything automatically backed up in cloud storage these days

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 26 Oct 2020 09:26

Your geek guy will probably be able to save your stuff Sylvia - don't worry.

You will be amazed by how much things have improved since 2003.....there are such interesting things you can do.....and the speed is good.

Enjoy your experience! Cx

Researching:
ADVICE: Click on 'My Threads' over on the left to find your replies. Please respond to your replies by typing in the Add Reply box at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 26 Oct 2020 02:36

has given up the ghost. :-(

Our friendly geek guy came this afternoon and said it really was kaput.

I've asked him to go out with my OH to buy a new one, set it up, and then see what he can save from the dead one ............... hopefully more than what I'm afraid of.

I've had it since 2003, put loads on there, still using the Microsoft Word that came with it, and despite all the advice I've given to others over the years ................ I have not been at all good about backing up and making copies.

I just might have lost all my genealogy work :-(


Definitely a case of telling others to do what I say (said) rather than wat I do (did)!

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

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