4/3/23 - Update and I Miss You!
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222285)
United States
April 3, 2023 5:37am CST
Computer - Dell has tried each and every solution to allow me to access websites; but I am still getting the message: "Privacy Error"....and in doing all the resets and restores that they had me do, I have now lost my copy of my Microsoft Office Suite (which I paid for when I bought the computer) AND I no longer have Windows on my laptop (which I purchased after I bought the computer). They are supposed to call me again today. Oh, by the way, I also sent in my computer to Dell Repair; and they didn't address the error at all. They just downloaded a new copy of the operating system.
Doctors and Dentists - I had a dentist appointment recently. I finally gave in and will get a crown put on one of my teeth...under protest. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is how I feel; but the dentist says it must be done. Hubs has had a ton of doctors' appointments. I'm going to have to make a list of doctors, what their specialty is, phone number and address to keep them straight.
I think Dell should send me a new computer! This has been going on since around March 10. I will never catch up here.
Miss all of you and can't wait until I can communicate properly with you again!
Weather - I hope everyone survived the horrible weather we have been having. I think about all of you in the paths of the storms.
Photo Credit: Mine - Mountain view from the airplane on the way back to Cleveland (CLE) airport
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19 responses
@Juliaacv (56208)
• Canada
3 Apr 23
It is great to see you back again, too bad about the computer and the crown.
I remember you have had issues with your computer for quite a long time now, but I do not remember how they started, so I cannot comment on if I think that Dell should give you a new computer.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
I missed you! I am back now. Have to catch up with Discussions back to March 12!!! It will take me quite a while.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
13 Apr 23
@Juliaacv Thanks. It seems like forever.
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@wolfgirl569 (135601)
• Marion, Ohio
3 Apr 23
I would start asking them to replace it. Sounds like something is going bad inside it. Glad to hear from you and know you are okay
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Missed talking to you. It turns out it was a problem with a corrupted certificate on the part of the marketing people that own the little box that monitors my web browsing!!!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
9 Apr 23
So sorry about all this aggravation! I didn't see this post and was concerned that I hadn't read any posts of yours lately. I can understand why! Are you any closer to getting it all fixed?
May God bless you both today on this glorious Easter Sunday.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio What a relief to have the computer problems fixed!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
@1creekgirl Yes! I missed you. Am catching up on your Discussions. I hope your chemo is over with. How are you feeling?
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Thank you. I hope you had a good Easter. I had computer problems for a month; but now it is fixed!!!
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@lovebuglena (52150)
• Staten Island, New York
3 Apr 23
I had a root canal done on my top center tooth many years ago. Crown was never done. My new dentist said I need to do a crown. Heck no! My tooth has been fine all these years. And my original dentist didn’t do it. Why?
The computer drama sucks. Wish I could help you somehow. Bummer that I can’t. Can’t believe the experts can’t figure it out.
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@lovebuglena (52150)
• Staten Island, New York
13 Apr 23
@LindaOHio That is what I want to know. The dentist that did my root canal was not a rookie. If it was absolutely necessary he would've done it I think. Unless I didn't have dental insurance at the time and he didn't do it because it would cost a lot.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
13 Apr 23
@lovebuglena I read that you should have a crown on a root canal tooth; but I don't know why if it is holding up OK.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
It took someone from Netgear to figure out the problem. They want to put a crown on my root canal too. It's been fine for decades. Why do it?
@Chellezhere (6421)
• United States
18 Apr 23
It is great to see you online again. I am sorry to hear about all your computer problems. I hope they can all be remedied soon.
Good luck with all your medical needs.
It is 45°F and raining. We may get more snow tonight.
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@Chellezhere (6421)
• United States
18 Apr 23
@LindaOHio We got some last night and today. Chances are more will fall here and there (here) until July.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
19 Apr 23
@Chellezhere I forget. Where do you live that it will s**w until July?????
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
18 Apr 23
Thanks. We have some s**w on the ground. Not happy about that; but it will melt tomorrow. Supposed to be 80 on Thursday!!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Apr 23
There you are. So happy to see you. Sorry to hear of your computer issues still going on. I am surprised at the service you are getting from Dell. I hope you can one day buy an Apple. I have not (knock on wood) had any issues. Who knows, maybe they will send you a new computer, keep after them and tell them about the mental and physical issues this all has caused you. Take care and hope to see you soon with a brand new computer.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Happy to see you too! It turns out it wasn't Dell's fault!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
14 Apr 23
@CarolDM Thanks. Solved the last two problems today.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
14 Apr 23
@LindaOHio Trying to catch up here. I will eventually get to your latest update soon. Happy to see you too.
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@mayka123 (17083)
• India
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio Thats great. All the best for your work.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Someone finally figured out what the problem was! I am back and trying to catch up.
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@LadyDuck (502207)
• Italy
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio I cannot believe it! I bet the problem comes from Microsoft.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
@LadyDuck It was the little box on my desk that monitors my web browsing (I get paid for having it installed). They had a certificate file that was corrupted; and it prevented me from accessing any websites!!!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Good to see you. I missed you! Turns out it wasn't a Dell problem.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54714)
• United States
14 Apr 23
I agree they should send you a new one.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
14 Apr 23
The problem ended up not being with the computer at all.
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Apr 23
Sorry you are still having computer problems, It is good the hear from you, Hang in there and I hope your computer problems get straightened out, All the best to you and I hope you have a Happy Easter,
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio then it is time to do the dance of joy
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
13 Apr 23
@RasmaSandra lol I'm happy about the computer being fixed; but I'm having a problem recovering my files. :-(
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Thanks. The computer problems are finally solved. Took someone from Netgear to figure it out.
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@TheHorse (238276)
• Walnut Creek, California
14 Apr 23
@LindaOHio Where were you flying from? I'll venture a guess.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
15 Apr 23
@TheHorse We flew into San Diego then went from Tijuana to Vancouver, Canada and then flew back from the SeaTac airport.
@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
14 Apr 23
I wish I knew. This was years and years ago. The flight attendant I'm sure told me at the time.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio It's so good to see your name appearing again.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
@JudyEv Thanks. I missed you and everyone else!!!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
I missed you! The computer problems are now fixed!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Good to see you again. Computer's all fixed now!
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
18 Apr 23
@porwest It figures. Well, have a good time!
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@porwest (112780)
• United States
18 Apr 23
@LindaOHio Very glad to hear it. And now you are back and I am taking a bit of a hiatus from the site. lol
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@MommyOfEli2013 (89426)
• Rupert, Idaho
3 Apr 23
We've missed you too.... yeah I agree they should send you a new one since they didn't fix the issue. Just installing a new copy of the operating system doesn't fix everything.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
13 Apr 23
@MommyOfEli2013 If I hadn't had an extended Dell warranty, I never would have been told to call Netgear; and I never would have been directed to a higher tech group. I probably would have ended up replacing my computer!!!
@MommyOfEli2013 (89426)
• Rupert, Idaho
13 Apr 23
@LindaOHio I just read about that. But it is hard to know what the issue is sometimes...so I can understand
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@celticeagle (189819)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Apr 23
It sounds like they are making every ditch effort to find the problem. I used to swear by Dell but I don't anymore. My first HP was scary but I had no issues as I did with Dell. With Dell, it just seems like there was always something not working quite right. I think they should send you a new one too but, they probably won't.
No storms here, just rain and some snow now and then. Knock on wood.
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@celticeagle (189819)
• Boise, Idaho
12 Apr 23
@LindaOHio ........Oh, that's good.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Turns out it wasn't Dell's fault after all!
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@FourWalls (86583)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Man oh man do I miss you and your complaints about my use of country music! 
Yeah, I’d be asking for a refund and getting a new computer.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Turns out it wasn't the computer. My latest post explains it all.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Good to talk to you again. Thanks for the luck. They found the problem!
@Marilynda1225 (91028)
• United States
4 Apr 23
Dell really should give you a new computer. All the troubles shouldn't be happening. Usually I swear by Dell computers but your problems don't seem to be something minor.
MIss you too Linda and hope you'll be back with us soon
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Missed you!!! It turned out not to be Dell's problem at all!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
8 Apr 23
Might be time for a new computer. Like a car I guess the parts have too much milage. 
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
12 Apr 23
Someone finally found the problem. Glad to see you again!
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Your back in business!