Need Some Help...

Well, simply put, I think I'm becoming way too paranoid.

It all started with my iPhone- I was attempting to update / jailbreak it but failed multiple times (couldn't get greenpois0n to work).
For some reason, even when I finally succeeded, every little detail that didn't go smoothly made me want to restore, and re-jailbreak.
Finally, I just went "screw it" and have been good with that.

But now, having just recently upgraded my computer and had the technicians install the parts, it all starts again.
Was excited about playing around with my new mobo and i7; I started a fresh 7 Ultimate installation, and things went smoothly until I was updating Windows and it needed to restart. I let it, and it eventually came back to the desktop again.
Then, the screen goes black, then blue with white text, then shuts off. No matter what I did, nothing would come up on the screen, only red lights on the mobo.

I took it back to the shop and the technician says an unexpected shutdown locked up the mobo.

Now, I'm finally getting to downloading my programs back again, but I'm still crazy paranoid...
Every small detail makes me want to re-install the OS whether it be an installation that freezes, or anything else very slightly 'abnormal'.

You guys have any tips for me? I could sure use some reassurance that "nothing is wrong, don't worry about it"..
Like I really need this. It's stressing me out..

Thanks.

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Nothing's wrong, don't worry about it.

Seriously, though, I don't think reinstalling an operating system would help the problem at all (if you're still experiencing it).

Until you get the problem again, don't worry about it.
 
[quote name='monkat' post='3383657' date='Jan 10 2011, 09:39 PM']Nothing's wrong, don't worry about it.

Seriously, though, I don't think reinstalling an operating system would help the problem at all (if you're still experiencing it).

Until you get the problem again, don't worry about it.[/quote]
Oh, I'm aware of that. I guess I was/am just looking for the cleanest install run-through possible.
Thanks Monkat!

Maybe it's because this was one of the first times I paid so much for something I really wanted (used to be my parents).

Oh and also worth mentioning- I would consider myself one of those people that likes to keep their computer as clean as possible. So when I get failed installations, and a bunch of other junk, kinda stresses me out... wish I wasn't like this.

EDIT: Btw, love your avatar.
 
Take a deep breath. Now just go about the rest of your life.
A failed install means nothing. If it works, you're good.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
 
[quote name='Raiser' post='3383671' date='Jan 11 2011, 01:45 AM']So when I get failed installations, and a bunch of other junk, kinda stresses me out... wish I wasn't like this.[/quote]

My girlfriend's like that, so I don't think I can really help you overcome it, especially seeing as I don't know anything about you, but y'know.

Just keep working until everything is right - worrying about things will only throw you in the wrong direction. As long as you finish, you win.
 
Thanks guys. You have no idea how much better this makes me feel.

Any other comments are welcome!
 
[quote name='Raiser' post='3383819' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:23 AM']Thanks guys. You have no idea how much better this makes me feel.

Any other comments are welcome![/quote]

I'm the same way, for some reason when tech stuff doesn't go right, I tend to over react, funny I love the homebrew/hacking/flash cart scene, yet that stuff is par for the course, some encouraging words helped me too.
 
[quote name='DigitalDeviant' post='3383820' date='Jan 10 2011, 11:25 PM'][quote name='Raiser' post='3383819' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:23 AM']Thanks guys. You have no idea how much better this makes me feel.

Any other comments are welcome![/quote]

I'm the same way, for some reason when tech stuff doesn't go right, I tend to over react, funny I love the homebrew/hacking/flash cart scene, yet that stuff is par for the course, some encouraging words helped me too.
[/quote]
I know what you mean. When my Wii started acting funny, I started panicking pretty badly.
Glad this 'blog' helped you even if only a little!
 

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