They're fine when they work

Jan's computer is overloaded with rubbish (the electronics equivalent of the ashtrays are full) and I've been struggling to put it right. What it really needs is taking back to the metal and a fresh re-install of Windows but I can't find the original Windows XP disc. With it I could do some good, despite the fact that I'd have to spend hours updating all the software and reinstalling all her programmes. These things never run smoothly and whilst I have a fair idea about what I'm doing it's when you meet an exception that can make it tricky. Do you turn left or right?

Anyway, I tried System Restore yesterday and you know what, it works. I restored back a few weeks and undid a lot of crud and got it working smoothly again. At least it's now in a state where I can instigate some repairs. Bloody computers. And before you say it Chris, I can't afford a Mac.