yay thanks for telling me that I don't feel so foolish now but I read alot of things last night that said it could have done it. *looks for local geeks*
You can either look for one or become one yourself. Not any different than a backyard mechanic. You'll always have friends in need too. I've been known to remove viruses for nothing more than a blackberry pie. A Pizza is my standard fare. x
becoming one myself requires knowing where to start and I feel like I am in the middle of space with no direction
If you are interested, Google is a starting point. http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=Computer+repair+basics&btnG=Google+Search&aq=f&oq= There is huge world of possibilities. I don't think a single person could learn and still recall everything there is to know about the computer world. New technology is always being released, too. Google, Wikipedia, and other free resources can give you some insight.