Backup

Late Thursday night (actually Friday morning, just after I posted the last blog entry) my computer froze. I didn't think anything of it, it's happened before, so I just rebooted the system. It froze again. Another reboot and another frozen screen. So I booted up Safe Mode, ran a spyware scan and then a virus scan. Halfway through the virus scan, the computer froze again. I tried system restore TWICE and ended up both times with the Orange Screen of Death.

Thus, today I made my annual pilgrimage to Geek Squad. The Geek!Tech was able to diagnose it as a software issue since I could still do most of the basic functions in Safe Mode. He asked me if I had made backup discs, but my blank stare told him everything. So, he advised me to call HP/Compaq and have them send me reboot discs. Which of course means that I will lose all my files. However, Geek!Tech told me that since Safe Mode worked, I could still access the files and get them off myself (to have them do it would be $99.99!) Problem is, I don't have anywhere to put all my videos/music/files. I think I'm going to have to buy a portable hard drive. So, question: do any of you have a portable hard drive? What kind of model/maker? Do you like it?

To make myself feel better, I am watching figure skating (I am SO excited for the Olympics) and I made cauliflower soup (recipe here). The Pioneer Woman said it was a comfort food, and I have to tell you, it's delicious!