This is both a rant and a rave. So things worked out.
You all know that I have been having computer problems. I guess it's working at about 75%. I can post, play games, ha ha ha, and submit my work, but I have a low space error on my E drive, can't post images from Facebook, and the mouse acts a little wacky. I can't print, use my fax, or scanner. It's pretty bad. So, I thought, you know, go on and get this fixed, but you hate putting your computer in the shop because you don't when you'll get it back and you're at the mercy of employees and that can go either way.
So, I called HP and they said it was a virus and they could get rid of it for $50, but I'd also have to get a maintenance program for $15 a month. I'm like what, that's $230 a year. That's nuts. Then, my friend happened to mention that she knew a computer guy.
Yay! I called him and he's coming over today, but not only that he's going to retrieve some very important files off of my old desktops. Plus, I don't have to lug it anywhere and deal with the inconvenience. He comes highly recommended and I am so happy. It's nice when small problems can be taken care of in the comfort of your home.