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I think I finally figured out what's going on here:
The Windows update history actually shows pretty much everything, so it turns out those updates that failed to install before eventually did go through... though the list just shows both the successful ones and the ones that didn't work
Regarding how much space Windows is taking up, it's really looking to be about 20GB total, since I lost about 8GB to virtual memory and then another 5GB went toward system restore
I'm just really hoping that TRIM function is actually working and that Windows realized this is an SSD, because it feels a bit weird that I still see the option to run a disk defrag in the system tools
I was reading somewhere that Windows should automatically detect whether you're using an HDD or an SSD and then enable TRIM accordingly
I’m installing a legitimate version of Windows Vista Home Premium for the very first time, since I've pretty much lived on Windows XP until now.
So, basically, this is a brand new PC setup where the only drive I'm using is a 120GB Corsair SSD... I made sure to go into the BIOS and select the ACHI SATA connection because I heard that's what you need for the Trim feature to work properly in Windows 7.
But here’s the thing—I’m really not sure if what’s happening is actually normal:
Right after the installation finished, about 20GB of the SSD was already taken up, and then I just installed Office 2003 (which is also a legal copy).
After that, the computer started running updates; at first, there were 100 updates, but then it tried 93 more which, for some reason I can't quite figure out, all ended up "failed."
Later on, I tried to run the updates manually, and after about 50 of them, it told me there were no more updates available to download, even though my update history shows that practically half of them "failed," meaning they didn't actually install.
On top of that, my SSD is now showing 36GB of used space!!!??? And the only things on there are Windows 7 and Office 2003!
I guess I'm a total beginner when it comes to Windows 7 and SSDs, and I'm not exactly a tech expert or anything, but this all feels really strange to me... It seems like if I actually manage to get every single update installed, the OS alone might end up eating up 50GB of my drive??? Is that even supposed to happen?
I would really appreciate any help or even just a little bit of guidance on how to fix this, mostly because I'd rather not have to deal with the Windows troubleshooting tools again, since they haven't really helped me at all.
restlesscrane8 said:I haven't had the energy to read through the entire thread, but after skimming the posts, I honestly think this is a solid move.
Since you mentioned wanting to leave something behind for your son, consider this: if you simply put $0.33 aside every month into a savings account or a mutual fund, you could end up with roughly $1 million in 30 years. That’s actually more than what you’d walk away with under the $1.25 scenario. Plus, by saving that $0.83 difference every month, you could easily solve your housing situation, whether that means renting out a room, living with family for a bit, or putting a down payment on a small condo.
This example really highlights the massive gap between carrying debt and building savings over a long period. Isn't it much better to have interest working for you rather than against you? 🙂
could you please just explain how on earth you'd manage to save a million dollars that way?? I mean, what kind of fund or savings account could possibly offer those kinds of returns if you're only setting aside about $333 every month??
not to mention what the actual purchasing power of that million dollars will really be worth 30 years from now
I suppose I agree that taking out a loan is a huge risk, especially here in the States and places like it... but whether or not to take on debt really comes down to the current versus future value of money, plus how much you actually need the item you're financing, along with a whole bunch of other personal factors
So... I have maybe two questions...
Is there perhaps a karate club located in the western part of the city where someone my age—I'm 26 now—could sign up, especially since I don't really have much fitness at the moment?
Also, I was wondering if it’s actually possible to practice karate while wearing glasses?... I mean, would it be okay to wear them during training, or is that generally not recommended?
To give you some context... I used to train karate back when I was 12 and 13 years old over in a suburb near the outskirts, and I actually made it to a green belt, but I ended up quitting because that was right around the time I had to start wearing glasses, and if I remember correctly, I wasn't allowed to wear them during class due to sparring and how intense the sessions could get.
I'm interested in getting back into it because I still vividly remember the basic strikes and movements, and even the counting... though I've completely forgotten all the katas.
I'm not really looking to learn karate for self-defense purposes, but more just to engage in a sport, and I've always held onto such wonderful memories of karate because the training sessions were just so great.