Computer Tragedy: Fried Computer and 4-6 Week Repair Wait Time

[ChefBeckyD]

So - my computer is fried!

I took it in for repair, and just got word that there is nothing the guy can do. He says it is a hardware issue, and that I have no choice but to send it in to Compaq for repair, and that Compaq always takes 4-6 weeks!

EVERYTHING is on that computer....and yes, I have backed up....but with no place to put the back up. I can use my old computer for basic stuff, but it doesn't have room for P3 on it.....arrrghhh!

It does still have PP on it, and it is updated and everything. Anyone know if I can send in shows with PP from this computer?

 

[JAE]

Oh no, Becky! Isn't your computer new? I don't know the answer to your PP question, but I hope you figure this out soon. I understand your stress.

 

[PampMomof3]

Hey Becky! First of all, I'm SO sorry! :cry:

I think if I remember correctly that once you submit shows through P3, you can't submit them through PP. I could totally be wrong though.

Have you thought about purchasing more memory to run P3 on it?

 

[janetupnorth]

PM'd you already of course Becky. Good luck!

 

[etteluap70PC]

Ugh... what a bummer.... Pretty sure Kristi is right about PP I remember that too/

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Hey Becky! First of all, I'm SO sorry! :cry:

I think if I remember correctly that once you submit shows through P3, you can't submit them through PP. I could totally be wrong though.

Have you thought about purchasing more memory to run P3 on it?

It's a very old computer, and even with purchased memory, it tops out at 512k....:yuck:

 

[lacychef]

Oh man! I don't think you can go back to PP either, maybe you can call HO & explain..

 

[ChefBeckyD]

PM'd you already of course Becky.

Good luck!

I'll let you know by the end of the day!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Becky- I hope it all works out for you! What a PITA!

 

[ChefBeckyD]

It's a very old computer, and even with purchased memory, it tops out at 512k....:yuck:

That was the whole reason I bought the new computer! To have enough space to run P3!

I still love my old computer - it's a Sony Vaio, and I had it for 4 years, and NEVER had an issue with it EVER - and I really abused this thing.

When I went to buy a new computer, I had to buy what I could afford...couldn't afford another Sony.:cry:

 

[Ginger428]

So sorry about your puter. Just took a class at Conference (making the move to P3) Was talking to the Geeks for awhile & I told them I have not made the move yet because its not fully completed. Also problems with Vista. Anyhoo...answer is no..once you submit a show from P3 theres no going back!

 

[quiverfull7]

BUMMER .... I feel your pain... May 23 was when mine went down... it's AWFUL and I wish I could give you a solution because I know how helpless you feel. Ask around, pray, someone out there has a laptop that you can borrow until your's is returned... put the word out! Praying with you!

 

[katie0128]

It's a very old computer, and even with purchased memory, it tops out at 512k....:yuck:

What about an external hard drive?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

What about an external hard drive?

Yeah - you are talking a foreign language now Katie....what does that mean...and how much would it cost?

My Sony is a laptop...can you even do that with a laptop?

 

[DebbieJ]

an external hard drive would not give you what you need to run P3. You need more RAM to run P3.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

an external hard drive would not give you what you need to run P3. You need more RAM to run P3.

Okay - that's what I thought....and then I was thinking "WHAT??? WHY DIDN"T ANYONE TELL ME ABOUT THIS BEFORE???" (yep, shouting to myself inside my head!)

 

[janetupnorth]

Yes, if you have an external HD you could transfer your harddrive over to it before you ship it in. However, you still need the processing power and memory to run P3.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Yes, if you have an external HD you could transfer your harddrive over to it before you ship it in. However, you still need the processing power and memory to run P3.

WHAT is an External Harddrive?

Is that like my back up stick thingy? (Um, yeah...really technical here - can't remember what it's called - the little stick I plug into my computer to back it up....)

 

[katie0128]

WHAT is an External Harddrive?

Is that like my back up stick thingy? (Um, yeah...really technical here - can't remember what it's called - the little stick I plug into my computer to back it up....)

Close - an external hard drive is a really big stick thingy... it is basically a memory tank in a box that you plug into your computer.

 

[katie0128]

an external hard drive would not give you what you need to run P3. You need more RAM to run P3.

Yes, if you have an external HD you could transfer your harddrive over to it before you ship it in. However, you still need the processing power and memory to run P3.

I was thinking that if she needed P3 that badly, she could copy her Sony harddrive to the external and run P3 instead. But, you're right, she would still need enough memory for P3... and I can't remember what it needs.

 

[janetupnorth]

I said she can load her file on an area consultant's PC and enter the shows there or I'd be willing to do it for her so her records stay in tack...we'll see what happens...she has some options to ponder right now...

 

[JAE]

I said she can load her file on an area consultant's PC and enter the shows there or I'd be willing to do it for her so her records stay in tack...we'll see what happens...she has some options to ponder right now...

I would gladly let Becky use my computer, but she may have to come and visit me in Holland. Farmer's Market on Saturday, Becky?