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There's a computer sitting behind the wide-screen TV. It has functioned primarily as a media server for a few years. It wasn't always so. In the past, that was our primary desktop when the house only had one computer. It has had a long life. I'm pretty sure the 500GB drive was originally XP Pro and then, the oft maligned Vista. It's run a Windows 7 upgrade for a very long time as well.

As the primary focus changed, so did the programs often used. Recently, I've not used MS Office on it, as typing with a wireless keyboard on my lap was not comfortable. Most of the other programs past and present, were no longer needed. Even personal data had moved to the cloud from that hard disc. After a number of crashes, I decided to do a fresh install of Windows 7.

It was one of those type of days. Nothing went as expected and I nearly forgot the benefits of using Restore Points! The hours have flown by today, with only incremental progress. I am so in the zone. I sort of love and respect this sort of play day. This reminded me of when I used to enjoy computers more. So often now they seem about as riveting as a toaster.