| There are many people who make a huge mistake | | | | computer doesn't eventually fall prey to this problem. |
| with their computer purchases. They buy a brand new | | | | One skill that you need to learn is how to reinstall the |
| machine much too soon when the older computer | | | | operating system. While this might sound difficult and |
| they have can still be used. What happens to many is | | | | something only a technical person can do, it's not. If you |
| that there is something that happens to their machine | | | | have your install disks for Windows, it's very easy. |
| which messes it up. Since they can't fix it, they buy a | | | | The reason you need to know this is because many |
| new computer instead. If you learn some basics on | | | | times a reinstall will make your old computer that has |
| fixing some issues on your computer, you might be | | | | tons of problems work like new again. |
| able to save some money in the long run. | | | | Simply put the disk into the computer before you boot |
| Don't fall into the virus trap. There are malicious files | | | | up and follow the instructions on the screen. Most |
| that exist that are designed to ruin your computer. No | | | | computers come with documentation that will help you |
| one knows why someone would program something | | | | out. Erase everything on the computer and install the |
| like this but they do exist. If you get these on your | | | | operating system again. |
| machine, some of them can completely wipe out your | | | | For many problems, this one skill alone will put your |
| files and even your operating system making it look like | | | | machine back to how it was the day you bought it |
| your computer is dead. | | | | letting you save money on computer purchases. |
| What you need to do is always have virus protection | | | | If your machine isn't responding, you don't have to |
| on your machine. Make sure that you have a virus | | | | immediately buy a new computer. Learn some skills |
| scanner installed that is up to date. This will help catch | | | | that can help you save your old machine. |
| these problems before they happen so that your | | | | |