noonecanne
My dad is the computer guy, but cannot use the computer or talk, so my mom is wanting to learn the basics so she can access accounts and such. What are some easy to learn tips that you have used? I'm afraid that I might get into too much info and instructions and she may feel overwhelmed.
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You're thinking along the right track. Do not over explain. Do not use technical talk. Just show her how to do what she needs to do. Don't explain how it all works and such. For example for banking. Go to the banks page and put a bookmark for it on the desktop. Then tell her for banking click on that icon (call it a picture). Put several icons for the different things she needs to do. Don't try and make her sort through bookmarks and the like. That's what I did for my 78 year old father in law and he can do what he needs to do like a pro. Oh, and be patient.
You're thinking along the right track. Do not over explain. Do not use technical talk. Just show her how to do what she needs to do. Don't explain how it all works and such. For example for banking. Go to the banks page and put a bookmark for it on the desktop. Then tell her for banking click on that icon (call it a picture). Put several icons for the different things she needs to do. Don't try and make her sort through bookmarks and the like. That's what I did for my 78 year old father in law and he can do what he needs to do like a pro. Oh, and be patient.
What is the easiest way to reformat my computer without a disk?
Kelsey Daw
I got something really bad on my laptop. It was a gift from my dad because he won it at work, and it didn't come with any disks. It's a Toshiba, and it has Vista on it. How can I reformat my computer without the disk?
Please explain in simple terms. I know the basics of the basics with computers, and I always find it incredibly hard attempting to listen to computer whizzes speak.
Thank you so much!
Answer
Kelsey, if you do not have the "disc(s)", then you should not format it yourself. Are you asking why? Well, because, as you know, formatting will erase all your data, including your operating system (Vista). And since you do not have the "disc(s)", you will not be able to reinstall the operatng system after you do the format. A computer with no operating system serves absolutely no purpose, except for decoration.
If you want to be able to use the laptop after you format it, FIRST & FOREMOST, you need to get the "disc(s)".
Now, what are your options?
1- Take it to Tech.support place & they will do the job(formatting plus reinstalltion of Vista/XP) for you. Of course, this will cost!
2- You may be able to download the "disc(s)" you need from the web.
Search google for "toshiba ------- manufacturer discs" or "toshiba----- recovery discs".
you have to fill "-------" with the exact series name of the laptop. Toshiba has so many laptop series, you should specify the series that your laptop belongs to. One Toshiba series , for example, is the Satellite Series.
This info should be clearly written somewhere near the keyboard or on the lid.
After you download the "disc(s)", you may then burn them into a CD or DVD.
then you are ready to format & reinstall/recover your opertaing system from the CD or DVD you just burnt.
Now, once u have the "disc(s)", how can you format/install?
Simple & Easy.
Use google to search for "step by step to install Vista/XP"
OR "step by step to do system recovery for toshiba ----"
You will find pages with detailed steps & snapshots telling you how to perform the operation.
P.S: you may need to print out the detailed steps for you will have no access to the web as you are formatting/installing.
All the best!
Kelsey, if you do not have the "disc(s)", then you should not format it yourself. Are you asking why? Well, because, as you know, formatting will erase all your data, including your operating system (Vista). And since you do not have the "disc(s)", you will not be able to reinstall the operatng system after you do the format. A computer with no operating system serves absolutely no purpose, except for decoration.
If you want to be able to use the laptop after you format it, FIRST & FOREMOST, you need to get the "disc(s)".
Now, what are your options?
1- Take it to Tech.support place & they will do the job(formatting plus reinstalltion of Vista/XP) for you. Of course, this will cost!
2- You may be able to download the "disc(s)" you need from the web.
Search google for "toshiba ------- manufacturer discs" or "toshiba----- recovery discs".
you have to fill "-------" with the exact series name of the laptop. Toshiba has so many laptop series, you should specify the series that your laptop belongs to. One Toshiba series , for example, is the Satellite Series.
This info should be clearly written somewhere near the keyboard or on the lid.
After you download the "disc(s)", you may then burn them into a CD or DVD.
then you are ready to format & reinstall/recover your opertaing system from the CD or DVD you just burnt.
Now, once u have the "disc(s)", how can you format/install?
Simple & Easy.
Use google to search for "step by step to install Vista/XP"
OR "step by step to do system recovery for toshiba ----"
You will find pages with detailed steps & snapshots telling you how to perform the operation.
P.S: you may need to print out the detailed steps for you will have no access to the web as you are formatting/installing.
All the best!
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