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To: Suma who wrote (83526)	11/10/2013 7:22:31 PM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110626

Suma, [PS added] don't be afraid of Windows 8. With the addition of a small program called Start8 it can be made to look like older Windows versions. I did that with the 2 PCs I've gotten lately. That said, I enjoy learning new stuff, but still seldom use Windows 8 Metro [the screen with the tiles]. The Staples home setup sounds good. Bestbuy Geek Squad support is an alternative - no matter where you buy the PC [I bought my 2 at Bestbuy] tinyurl.com After the initial setup it's $10 a month for help as needed. I also like to be prepared and that's why I replaced my Windows XP PC before it failed. I'll give it to someone to use for a 6 year old's games. Maybe you can get a new PC before the Vista machine fails and learn the new operating system slowly. Or, get one with Windows 7 which looks like Vista. PS: you said you're considering a google chrome - that's a chrome book? Since that is a laptop, you must be ok with the small screen. If you get one of those or a Windows laptop it has the advantage you can easily bring it to a technician, saving the fee for a house call

To: Suma who wrote (83526)	11/10/2013 8:11:16 PM
From: Gottfried	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 110626

Suma, the largest screen in a chrome book seems to be 14". Is that large enough?

To: Suma who wrote (83526)	11/25/2013 12:38:33 AM
From: B.K.Myers	1 Recommendation Recommended By Gottfried Respond to of 110626

Suma, This is most likely a hardware problem and probably nothing more than a defective monitor cable. Can you answer a couple of questions? 1. What model HP computer is this? 2. Try moving the monitor up and down when this problem occurs? What happens? Does the screen keep scrolling or does something else happen? 3. Can you or someone else connect an external monitor and let us know if the external monitor has the same symptom? This is probably a relatively simple problem for someone to fix, but most likely will require opening the computer and either replacing a bad cable or reconnecting a loose wire. This should be a fairly inexpensive repair as far a computer repair cost go. Since this is a six year old computer, it is likely on it's last legs and a replacement computer might be your best solution. Based on your posts, I agree with the posters who suggest that you stick with Windows 7 because it will involve the smallest learning curve for you. For your purposes, an inexpensive laptop should be adequate for your needs. Personally I like Toshiba laptops, but ASUS, ACER, HP, Dell and even Gateway also make good laptops. Like all new products, there is an occasional defect. Be sure to try everything when you first get a new computer. Make sure every key on the keyboard works properly and run the computer diagnostic program that comes installed on most new computers. B.K.