Well I’m at it again. Finding ways to fix things on my own. If I absolutely do need help with something I will ask someone for that help. But I like the challenge of learning and doing things myself.
Recently I wanted to get back into an old desktop computer with Windows 7. I do not connect online with it any more due to it no longer being supported/secure. However, I wanted to ensure that I had transferred all photos and videos from there to the cloud storage.
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I was able to sign in and look around. Before reviewing pics, I decided to remove a Linux application I had put in years ago. Just on a whim - didn’t need to do it - but I deleted the space it was allotted by Windows. I logged out. Well, since I didn’t look up the proper way to delete it, the computer decided to give me a grub error when I tried to log back in. Couldn’t get past it.
It took lots of searching about grub errors, commands, etc. Bottom line is I needed help. But heck no way I wasn’t gonna pay for computer service for an old desktop. Tried my best to download a Windows 7 repair boot on another computer, but couldn’t find a free one.
So I spent a little money to buy a disc that had it. It was perfect. Ran into some more requests for certain commands, to fix partitions, etc etc. But I did it! I got through! I fixed it myself. And I got to see my old pictures and videos - a few of which I did not, in fact, have in the cloud already. Thank goodness I can retrieve them now.
Some of you might have no idea what I’ve been talking about: grub errors, partitions, commands. You know what? Neither did I know what they all were till I researched them by using Google, Duck Duck Go, and YouTube Videos. So much learning is easy to obtain these days.
I love the challenge. I feel good about at least trying, even better accomplishing these tasks. Now I’m off to learn something easy - replacing the toilet fill valve. I’ll let you know how it goes. Theresa M
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| 📸 my pic Luke & Lilly 2017 from the archives |
PS - The toilet fill valve replacement was a breeze! Thanks YouTube!
