Hi Dave, that is terrific news.
Thank you very much for your knowledge, help and patience over the past week. I can basically keep my computer running smoothly, but (as you have seen) am completely clueless as to the inner workings and technical side of things.
Based on your expertise, I will put away those brochures I was browsing for a new hard drive, and mark this thread solved.
Thanks again.
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