HELP!!! Computer problem!
A couple of weeks ago Gail's computer began to show signs it was going to die. So, before that happened, she decided to purchase a new computer, which she did. She got the new PC from Staples here in Kamloops and part of the deal was they were to transfer everything from her old PC to the new one. That's when the problems started. It appears the "Tech" (and I use the term loosely), is almost totally incompetent (or just plain lazy). The PC was supposed to be ready in a couple of days but it was not. Staples had the computer for over a week and when we finally went in to get it the tech said all was done except programming the printer to the new PC. Gail told him she would figure it out herself (which she did). She also found there were several things that had not been transferred. She has been successful in recovering most of the data/pictures etc., but she is having problems getting her ability to produce Word Documents to work. She cannot produce a word document at all. The OS is, of course Microsoft Windows 10. Can anyone help? I should also state I am almost computer illiterate and Gail is no expert either (but miles better than I am) so any help should be couched in terms simple. Thanks.
HELP!!! Computer problem!
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marek313
Thats not a realistic setup for someone that doesnt know much about computers. Me and you can run multi boot platform but Linux isnt for everyone and even more so if you dont specialize in IT and your only familiar with Windows. For standard users Windows is easier to use.
I agree w/ this. I’m computer literate and Linux isn’t easy. And it certainly doesn’t run like windows. I was running it in a virtual machine on my server to see if I could switch to it. The answer is no for many reasons. It has its place but for the casual user it’s not there yet. It’s definitely leaps and bounds ahead of where it was even a few years ago.
To the OP, have her download Libre Office or Open Office. Both are free replacements for MS Suite and they’re fully functional. Don’t pay Microsoft when there’s a fully capable free product to use. I prefer Libre because Open Office likes to crash constantly on my laptop. And the recovery feature is a joke.