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The joys of small business
We start shipping Fall orders today. This is our invoicing computer.
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08-09-2013, 05:05 AM
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Did you try pressing ENTER?
Sucks dude.
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08-09-2013, 05:16 AM
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Ooohh boy! Please say you have everything backed up on another computer.
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08-09-2013, 05:26 AM
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ha!
once we get through this, I'm getting a Mac and running windows on it. or hire someone to duplicate our invoicing system in Filemaker Pro to run on a Mac.
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08-09-2013, 05:26 AM
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You have a daily backup of your data file don't you?
If your entire business relies on a simple computer file, put the data file on a network RAID storage device. Put Quickbooks or whatever invoice system you use on more than one computer. Total outlay of a few grand. Back that file up EVERY evening. If you don't make regular backups of your entire business data files you are stupid.
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08-09-2013, 05:28 AM
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Yes, back-up on a thumb drive of the Access db/app and QB, buyt not daily, I think last was 2 weeks ago, which is the same as daily.
Getting another computer, loading on Access, loading on the app, hoping it works, that's the issue.
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08-09-2013, 05:30 AM
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I bet you start making more regular backups.
 Seriously look at a cheap 4 drive NAS RAID. It just sits there storing all the data. If a hard drive dies, just swap it and keep on running. You can even make an enclosure that bolts down to prevent theft. We had to replace a drive in one RAID this week. Pretty much painless, except the $200 for a 2 TB drive.
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08-09-2013, 05:38 AM
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Dang, that just SUCKS!!!!
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08-09-2013, 05:51 AM
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We have RAID NAS which is used for all business files, except e-mail. All PCs back themselves up daily to a different RAID server.
The RAID NAS backs up the most important data to an offsite NAS everyday. The Entire NAS is backed up offsite weekly. There is a daily backup for the entire NAS, but it just goes to a different set of internal drives, keeping 1 week of daily backups, in case someone deletes something important. Each NAS plus drives was about $500. VPN gateways, around $200 each. Total investment is under $2K with no monthly fees, except high-speed internet. You're running a business. If you can't do it yourself, hire someone. Focus on where you add value. Drives fail. Computers puke. Employees make mistakes. Protect yourself.
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08-09-2013, 06:14 AM
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Get off my lawn!
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What Readbeard said!
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08-09-2013, 06:54 AM
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Qbks on a Mac is crap. Absolutely hate dealing with it.
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08-09-2013, 06:54 AM
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Took the computer apart and the hard drive was making a 2 stage want to spin/start-up but couldn't spin/start-up noise. I removed it and when restarting, tapped on the drive and it spun up. Re-backed up the two most critical files to DropBox and my Mac. Cisco thumb drive isn't recognized in either front USB port.
Drive is just sitting on a tub of ink, I don't want to reinstall it while it's working. RE: backing up, this computer is used for bookkeeping and order db. so if backed up every 2 weeks off season, it's up to date. In season, like starting today, every day is normal. Suggestions? Buy another drive, of course, but I'm pretty sure this Dell came with Windows 7 installed and no disc. Can't find one in our computer cabinet where everything is kept. Worth buying a new version of Win7 and going to the trouble of reinstalling Access, etc. just for safety. Should I get an external USB drive? Another internal? Get Win7? Working fine as is now, but surely won't for long. 
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08-09-2013, 07:01 AM
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If it came with Win 7 on it then there is a sticker with your activation key on the back or bottom of the case.
If you have that then all you need is a Win 7 disc that matches what you bought, Home/Office/Pro. The sticker will say. Then you just need one of your buddies to give you a link to an ISO of it. Couple of us here who likely help with that part. 
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08-09-2013, 07:09 AM
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Scott, the "Win7 Home Premium OA" sticker is on the top of the case.
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08-09-2013, 07:11 AM
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Sounds like the hard drive has a stiction issue.
Not enough juice to get the spin up cycle started. When they do that cycling power quickly often gets them to spin. You can grab another drive and try to ghost the failing drive. Will likely be less hassle than a complete reinstall. Out now, will checkup "library" when I get home. |
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08-09-2013, 08:15 AM
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Have you tried the "old hard drive in the freezer" trick?
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call Janus
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08-09-2013, 09:15 AM
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Are you sure you are not trying to boot from CDROM and there is media in the drive? Or a thumb drive in a USB port? In other words, are you sure it's trying to boot off the hard drive? just a thought.
EDIT: Never mind, read your full post 
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08-09-2013, 10:05 AM
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Send it to me, I'll fix it - no charge, just pay for shipping. I'll fix it the same day I receive it...
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08-09-2013, 11:54 AM
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My desktop PC...
Shawn,
This is my main PC from last weekend. I build these all the time and I know what I'm doing... I'll fix it for you - no charge! 
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Carrera
1970/1982 Porsche 914-6/911SC 2.7 RS
Da cab
MazdaSpeed3
