All of the above brings up the question of "what is the root cause of the issues to begin with".

My old machine ran normally for years. So what changed? Corruption in the system software due to use? That can and does happen. If that was the case doing a clean install of windows should solve the issue. In my case it did not solve the issue. Defective hard drive? Changed that. No results. Better heat control? Changed that no results. Defective power supply? Changed that. Shortly after the same issue occurred but has not returned again to date. Spend a good bit of money and build a new computer? So far that has worked without issue, for how long, who knows.

Windows updates that actually caused the problems? Yes, that is entirely possible. Poorly written application software? We have all seen that from time to time.

There is no permanent answer to computer problems. I have been highly successful in keeping my boats and airplanes running over the years, difficult but doable. Computers on the other hand have always been unpredictable both for home use and in the corporate business world.

Computers are wonderful things until they take control of the 737 you are flying and fly it into the ground.

Happy Holidays,

Billy

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