It is quite discouraging.
I have taken my laptop to several techies and learned the norm is to apply a band aid to a broken leg. They are like some doctors. Treat the symptom and not locate the source of the problem.

Finally I have located a shop that first analyses, then recommends. We have a good dialogue rather than a terse comment like: " I found some conflicts and dealt with them".

Now I need to buy a new laptop. It is half the cost of the price of my ticket to Ethiopia. Would there were more honest people, willing to invest the effort to do what is right for the consumer who pays their bills!

It is a big blow to our finances. Sometimes I wonder: "Is it worth it"?

I just read a quote from Bono who in turn quoted an an anonymous wise man: "Stop asking God to bless what you're doing. Get involved in what God is doing-because it's already blessed."

It gives me hope.