NewTricks Posted June 27, 2023 Author ID:1574779 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Yes, yes, I'm here now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 28, 2023 Author ID:1574857 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Finally-peace & calm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 28, 2023 Root Admin ID:1574919 Share Posted June 28, 2023 A zoom into the stream of serenity 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 28, 2023 Author ID:1574963 Share Posted June 28, 2023 (edited) continuing the tradition of buying from forum recommendations: My new Transcend from @axe0 in a measly 256GB, but a step up from my current drive with 3GB. Baby steps. Edited June 28, 2023 by NewTricks update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 28, 2023 Author ID:1574994 Share Posted June 28, 2023 Wooooooo! I can just performed my first (unofficial, anecdotal) test by moving 3 folders with 75 files each. It took less than 3 seconds total. If I had blinked I would have missed it. Welcome to the New World NewTricks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575000 Share Posted June 29, 2023 A 256GB USB Flash drive is HUGE in size. Don't forget this is not a true backup drive and is meant for quick easy operations between computers of if one needed to build a boot disk. Due to the big size though it's way overkill for using as a boot disk except maybe one of the geek style ones that has a 100 different operating systems on it. Unless we've reached a new era (which would be great) the longevity of USB drives has traditionally or historically been dismal. Glad you got the disk though and are having fun with it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 29, 2023 Author ID:1575003 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Yes, you have advised me this is not meant for a true backup, so I don't consider it one. I did want to indulge in a little overkill, just because. If I need a boot, I've got it. If I want to brag, I can. If I want to marvel at the capabilities every time I use it, I will. Before this year, I never saw those graphs which showed transfer speeds. I'm coming from the dark ages to the present in one fell swoop. The feeling I get from it is the same you might have while watching those racing videos where the speeds exceed 200 mph. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575007 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Indeed. Great stuff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 29, 2023 Author ID:1575147 Share Posted June 29, 2023 4:10 log in. Occurred while moving a photo file to desktop. Would you look it over please? Thanks. SrtTrail.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575165 Share Posted June 29, 2023 It ran all the test but did not find a root cause I would once again log this with Dell Support. You may want to get prepared though for doing a Factory Reset as I'm sure they're going to potentially want to do that at some point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 29, 2023 Author ID:1575174 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Yes, I knew this was where I might be headed. And that means everything that you've done, is "lost." So, all my files, photos, programs, etc need to be somehow recorded so I can replace, re-install, etc. Correct? What happens to the Firefox Backup program? Can I somehow save it to my Transcend drive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575176 Share Posted June 29, 2023 You need to use the Macrium Reflect program and do a new FULL backup. If you need help with that let me know. @NewTricks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 29, 2023 Author ID:1575178 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I need to know if I should "clone" or "image"? Also partition 5 is still unhappy with the same specs as the June 17th, the last backup. Since those numbers haven't changed it's likely to be OK to run anyway? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575179 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Image.Then I'd create a folder based on Date and maybe when done add a text file of what the image contains, etc. 2023-06-29 The full drive is nothing to worry about. It is not written to. It is used by Dell to do a Factory Restore if needed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 29, 2023 Author ID:1575180 Share Posted June 29, 2023 All right, the last time I did this, somehow the file wasn't saved where I thought it should be. I'll give it a go anyway and see what happens after I clean up my desktop. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted June 29, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575181 Share Posted June 29, 2023 I'll send you a PM @NewTricks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted June 30, 2023 Author ID:1575188 Share Posted June 30, 2023 Completed without problems at 10:05 PM. The speed fluctuated a bit at the 70% mark but nothing outrageous. Transcend has 135GB free of 232 GB-pretty impressive. No nodding off this time, at the edge of the chair throughout. You are the maestro! Thank you. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe0 Posted July 2, 2023 ID:1575417 Share Posted July 2, 2023 Apologies for my delayed response, has a factory reset been attempted yet or can I still have a look at some logs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted July 2, 2023 Author ID:1575431 Share Posted July 2, 2023 (edited) No problem @axe0-reset anticipated Monday, if nothing changes. I'd like to avoid it, but am ready, willing and able to forge ahead. Last time I checked, I believe your time zone is 6 hours ahead of mine, and Invision e-mail notifications are often delayed, which further complicates things. I'm happy to run something simple and attach the log. What do you need? EDIT 12:35 PM EST: Going out briefly, but will keep an eye out for your response. Edited July 2, 2023 by NewTricks update Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted July 3, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575483 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We will be doing a full factory reset on Monday @axe0 Multiple logs and updates have been applied and the system continues to have issues. Let's see what the Factory reset does and go on from there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted July 4, 2023 Author ID:1575650 Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Post reset note: For a simple uncluttered page in Edge- go to Page settings: (gear icon upper right corner) Turn off Content for more decluttering Turn off Quick Links Turn off Show Sponsored links Select a Background choices: Off Image of the day Image or video of the day Your own image Custom theme Turn off Recent Bing searches Turn off Show Greeting Edited July 4, 2023 by NewTricks add attachment 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted July 4, 2023 Root Admin ID:1575671 Share Posted July 4, 2023 @axe0 We did a full System Restore wiping all data and partitions. Then reinstall of Windows 11 We're trying to run the computer for a few days without most of the 3rd party software to see how the computer runs before we start to reinstall. Thank you for your valuable assistance 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted July 5, 2023 Author ID:1575915 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Looks like same as before, no "root cause" found. Thanks for the ongoing assistance. SrtTrail.txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewTricks Posted July 7, 2023 Author ID:1576285 Share Posted July 7, 2023 For tracking purposes only: Dell pop up message "Application|Dell Support Assist OS recovery PlugIn for Dell update" Can't find it with manual checks on Dell in two different places and is not available as an automatic download. These messages started Wednesday and continue daily. I wanted to bring it up, just in case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted July 7, 2023 Root Admin ID:1576323 Share Posted July 7, 2023 We'll take care of this later tonight @NewTricks Thank you for the update 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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