Recently my computer stopped working several times. One time today I got a message saying that hard disc failure is imminent and that I should back up my files and get a new hard disc.
I have been able to start my computer each time by disconnecting and connecting several wires connected to my hard drive.
A message I got tonight said that computer was unable to start and System Restore is beginning and that repairs will be attempted. It further said that it might restore to an earlier point in time, personal data will not be lost but recently installed programs might be lost. It also said that this process might require restarting the computer several times. I clicked on okay and then went to have a snack in the kitchen. I returned to the computer about 40 minutes later and the screen requesting my network password was displayed. However the mouse was not active and I could not enter any letters for my password. So I shut off my computer, tightened some wire connections on the hard disc and then turned the power on. This time my computer started with no problems (about 10 minutes ago). The only bad thing was a message I got saying my Symantec virus protection is not active because certain definitions need to be established.
I would like to ask you a question about the back up storage device you helped me with a few months ago (WD Elements). You backed up my files on this device. I connected WD to my computer just now. I see that the last back up on WD was December 2014. If I do a back up now, will the December 2014 back up still remain on WD? (so that WD will have December 2014 and May 2015). There were four types of files in the December 2014 back up: documents, email, music and pictures. I guess if there are some files I miss when I do a back up, I can possibly try again to include those files.
I think I will wait to hear from you before attempting a back up. Thank you.