Hard drive failure is imminent...

[strangetomato]

Yeah, that's right - imminent. That's exactly what my computer said.

Sweating? Who's sweating?

I'm not sweating, I'm BACKING UP my game. What else would I do at a time like this? Oh good. It's all copied over to the external hard drive... cc and all. I can breath again now.

I called tech. support, and they're sending me everthing I need to package up the hard drive to send it off to be replaced, which is awesome. In the meantime, I was told to back up anything I don't want to lose. I wonder if he could hear my blood turning to ice when he gave me that line.

At least Ripp finds it funny... this icon is going to serve me well during hard times.

Comments

[meetme2theriver.livejournal.com]

Eek. HD failure is bad. Backups are good. Glad you got everything moved over on the external. Everything will be fine. Don't Panic. :)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I love my external hard drive so much that I tuck it in to bed each night (and I'm only half joking). That thing is a lifesaver, because I just fail at burning things onto cds.

I'm calm now. I have a number of backups (I keep the last 5 or 6 different backups, organized by date), so if one fails, I can always go back to an earlier one.

This reminds me of that backup simsecret. Terrifying stuff.

[cambritariatale.livejournal.com]

0.0 Wow, that's insane. At least your computer warned you?

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

That's what I was going to say, "It warned you?"

That's downright POLITE.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Well, it IS a Canadian computer... *snicker* We're all about politeness, right?

At first it froze at one of the start-up screens, so I called tech. support right away, as is my nature - I don't trust myself to figure it out on my own, nor do I have the patience to mess around with computer issues for long.

Then, while they were redirecting my call, I got one of those detailed screens with all the computer specs on it, and at the bottom is a gentle notice that FAILURE IS IMMINENT! *cue foreboding music*

I agree. It's scary, but at least I have some time to prepare. The computer might hold on for a while, really, but I have no idea when it might die.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

I know. My computer is a kindly sort.

[x-illegal-x.livejournal.com]

That's a terrifying message to get from your computer.

Best of luck backing up and replacing your hard drive!

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :) Now that the back up has been made, I'm less worried.

[sims-gone.livejournal.com]

Phew, hooray for the external hard drive. This reminds me to back up to mine soon.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's a great idea. Everyone should just go back up right now. It doesn't hurt to be prepared.

The external hard drive was such a good purchase (and, as a bonus, it was on sale too).

[abbycat900.livejournal.com]

o.0
-gives chocolate-

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Ahhh, yes. Good idea.

To be honest, though, I gave myself beer instead.

[abbycat900.livejournal.com]

Well, you see, I cannot give you beer ;)

[simgarooop.livejournal.com]

At least your computer was nice enough to warn you about its imminent failure and you were able to back up your files. As long as you have everything safe in your HD, you shouldn't worry about it.

My computer, on the other hand, decided to go with a good old "F**k you!" out of nowhere.

*Eyes the desktop* Yeah, you are still grounded until I find my Office CD. (Not like I'm actually looking for it :P)

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

That was a blessing, for sure. I'm still able to use it too, but it could go at any time.

Yeah, your situation was worse. You've had some rotten luck with computers, haven't you? I hope your cd turns up eventually.

So many people are having computer issues lately... It's crazy.

[dothesmustle.livejournal.com]

*phew* I think I felt my heart sink when I thought you lost your game! Good luck.

I love that new icon, Ripp and his new hair are love. :D

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Well, I could recreate it fairly easily, to a point, with most of the characters being Maxis stock (and the rest are uploaded - hooray!), but it would still really suck.

Thanks. I'm all about this Ripp icon now (but I do miss my sweet little Nervous too).

Your icon makes me feel better too. :D LOVE it!

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Man, I feel your pain. This last round with my computer, I really did almost have a heart attack.

I got a "dumping physical memory" message and I just STARED at the screen. And STARED. And STARED. I couldn't even do my fingers crossed chant thing.

The timing's kind of nice, though. You're getting ready for a break and, it seems, so is your computer.

(and how freaky, it's like everyone's computer is on the same "cycle")

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

Heh, we've all been having computer issues lately. It's like they're all in the same union or something. :P

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Crap. I hope mine doesn't give me a list of demands.

I know what will be on the top of the list.

"Better working conditions, including SHORTER hours and a cat hair free working environment."

AIN'T happening.

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, mine would be asking for shorter hours too, if not vacation time. Good thing computers can't talk, isn't it?

*now fears these words will anger her computer*

[abbycat900.livejournal.com]

Both of mine will be asking for someone who treats them nicely, and who doesn't think verbal abuse is a good way to get things working. xD

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm with all of you. Working conditions would need to be improved. I can hear the computer pointing out the crappy desk I have it placed on.

Computer: FAKE wood? Please...

Me: That's not my desk, so I have no choice in the matter.

Computer: Also, I need better hours. I work later AND get started early?

Me: It's flextime.

[abbycat900.livejournal.com]

My computer is on a desk that is falling apart. So, I think it would want 'improved work areas' too.

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

At least you have a desk for your computer. My lappy is always on my bed or my lap. Talk about harsh working conditions. :P

[dragancaor.livejournal.com]

I have a funny feeling mine would echo yours & then add, "Oh &, while you're at it, would you give me a case?!?!"

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Mine has to have a case or it would die in a second from cat hair and dust bunnies.

[dragancaor.livejournal.com]

We had 2 long hair & 1 medium hair cats in the house up until the persian died in April. But the 2 ragdoll crosses moult enough that I don't think the PC notices our lack of Cleo. I have to vacuum the fur out =P

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

It's terrifying, isn't it?

The timing is pretty good. I'm heading out of town in a couple of days, so the computer can just rest and wait for me to return.

All the crazy simmer hormones have our computer cycles syncing up. That makes sense.

(In RL, cycle syncing freaks me out. It made it so that my mother and I were at our craziest at the same time of the month, and that's not a good thing AT ALL.)

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Ugh. I don't want to think about that. I have four girls, lol. *worries*

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but do you get as crazy as we did? Is it even possible? ;)

I seriously feel your pain in a big way, but maybe you could all just do some primal scream therapy together...

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Oh, imagine how my father felt being the only male in a house with three synced females. (for the longest time we only had female pets, too--thankfully all spayed)

[music-simbol.livejournal.com]

I'm with everyone else, at least it gave you a warning. Your comp is a lot nicer than mine, who likes to just shut down randomly and give me heart attacks.

Oh Ripp, your smile could melt even the coldest heart. :P

[pixelcurious.livejournal.com]

Oh man, that's terrifying. :( I'm sorry your computer is dying, but so glad you had a chance to back up beforehand.

[strange-tomato.livejournal.com]

Yeah, the truly frightening part of it is over now. I'm not too worried about the backups.

... or am I? I'm just thinking about that simsecret now. :P

[cindyanne1.livejournal.com]

Well thank the Computer Gods you had a warning before it all went kaput. My hard drive just died on me once, not too long ago. I mean, it just DIED. Like froze in the middle of navigating to another page on the internet and I did a shutdown and restart and it wouldn't come back up. AT ALL. So everything was just gone, that quick!

Yikes.

You know, it seems like a lot of us Simmers have major computer issues. I would never ask my hubby this, because he'd be all "I told you so" but does anyone think having the sims game on the computer is what does it?

[abbycat900.livejournal.com]

YES, I THINK THAT ALL THE TIME, I ALWAYS HAVE I ALWAYS WILL.

[madame-ugly.livejournal.com]

Hell yes that's what's doing it. The game takes a lot to even get running and then (especially with the obsessed like myself) you play for 3-4 hours straight, 2-3 days a week. That has to take it's toll after a while.

Or, it's an evil conspiracy.

[simsbarbie.livejournal.com]

we were just talking about external hard-drives the other day huh? life freakin' savors.

[simsbarbie.livejournal.com]

or savers...sp

[smjoshsims.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, I can't believe that! Good thing you made the back up... :O

[minotaurus.livejournal.com]

I had to do that too a few days ago, except move it to a new computer because my other one is pretty much dead. I hope it all works out! <3

[dragancaor.livejournal.com]

I have to run backups all the time on my photos, one shoot tends to take 17gb, so I made a habit of making sims backups while I was at it. Thank the gods I do, my epic motherboard failure of last year was painful. Literally. I'd be playing BF2 & lining up a shot when BAM!; the whole pc would freeze & there'd be this ungodly high pitched scream coming through my headset. This was always followed by a sudden fit of jumping back from the screen, shrieking & ripping headset off with total disregard for hair remaining in scalp.

[sigh] you're so lucky yours warned you. But they come in threes don't they... so my friends list just hit two..... [hides]

[80sfiend.livejournal.com]

Yikes! I hope you got it sorted out?? O.O