Debating what to do with this stupid computer

[always quiet]

For the past few days, this stupid computer continues to give me the "This program is not responding" message or the ever lovely "We're sorry, but this program is shutting down" message. When I use the error reporting feature, it gives me the solution of "install service pack 2". I have installed that update twice.........each time was a total diaster. Should I update it or just take a hammer to it?

 

[TammyNC]

I feel your pain...I have been without my computer for over a week now (my work one). I was at the point of using the hammer also.

Good luck. I hope to get mine back sometime today. I have clients calling asking for their work.

 

[gr8tpanther]

I vote

Think this is a good place for a poll....

 

[Aidensmom]

Run a virus scan, a spyware scan, and run the Disk Defragmenter utility. (Should be in Program Files/Accessories/System Tools).

If that doesn't help, get out the hammer.

 

[DisneyAddict_M]

Another vote for hammer.

 

[safetymom]

If it has been awhile since you have formatted you might want to bite the bullet and start over fresh.

 

[always quiet]

Run a virus scan, a spyware scan, and run the Disk Defragmenter utility. (Should be in Program Files/Accessories/System Tools).

If that doesn't help, get out the hammer.

Been there, done that.

safetymom...format?? Do you mean system restore?? Total???????!!!!

 

[safetymom]

You might try a system restore but it is a good idea to reformat every so often. If you have backed up your files it isn't as painful as it sounds.

I know when I do this with my computers the system runs much faster afterwards.