Recent content by garrrrrry

This was the first computer I have purchased with my own money so if nothing else it is a learning experience. I'll try your suggestions and come back when I've got an update. Thanks for the tips.

It is an Acer Aspire V3-551-7423 that was purchased in August of last year. It completely turns off and stays off. Also wouldn't it be possible to create a recovery drive from someone else's computer with Windows 8? Or would that not work?

A couple months ago my laptop would no longer boot into Windows 8 after a failed attempt to "refresh" it. I am finally getting around to dealing with it since its warranty had expired, but I want some advice before I make any purchases for something I may not need. When turned on it would get...