SM said:
I purchased Windows Vista in Feb. 2007. A couple of months ago it started
doing goofy things and Best Buy suggested that I uninstall and reinstall and
then get updates.
Never, ever take any sort of computer advice from Best Buy sales staff
or a member of their Geek Squad - they're all hired for their lack of
knowledge and experience. (Otherwise they'd be able to get much better
paying jobs elsewhere.) That's a sure way to ruin a computer.
It would be far, far better for you to post your specific problems in
the pertinent newsgroup, and try the solutions offered.
I have backed up all my files. Question 1) After
reinstalling, which updates should I install? I saw several on the download
site.
Simply connect to Windows Update and install all of those that are
applicable to your specific situation.
2) Will I lose my printer hookup by doing this? Thanks.
Not physically, but you'd obviously have to reinstall the print drivers
and any associated software after reinstalling the OS.
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