Keep things backed up. Ten years is a long time for hard drives to be spinning. Keep an eye out for longer boot times, longer times accessing files and occasional file access errors. Frank
-----Original Message----- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:25 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] How Does A Computer Die? Believe it or not, I have had my computer for 10 years or more. What are some signs that I need to be looking for when it finally decides to bite the dust? In case you are wondering, it is a Compact with Windows XPHome. Thanks, Donnie ~~~~~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom & Daily Bible reading, please send a blank email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/