Troubleshooting? Well... okay.

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While the added memory, so far, has not proven to allow me to add iTunes, it may have allowed other things which might end up allowing for iTunes?  A quick search lead to a number of steps, including emptying the temp file and making sure XP was fully updated.  Now, I can't swear either of those will help, but... at least I feel like I am doing something.  Now, emptying the temp file was easy enough.  I had never done it before, to my memory.  Another quick search and that was done.  Then, on to updating XP.  The last few times I tried updating I was rebuffed, out of hand, without a reason given.  This time, Windows updater wanted me to set the calendar.  Well, that was... somewhat hopeful.  With the battery dead in this machine, it has been stuck on 2002 for a long time.  I set that and tried again.  Bingo.  First, XP 3.5 was installed.  I had to then restart the machine.  But first I removed everything Apple had installed.  A restart, then I wanted to see if there were any additional XP critical updates.  Well, just... 63!  So, okay, that is choking through the system.  I am guessing between too little memory and the date being off, Windows Updater just didn't want to even start with the machine the last dozen times I have tried.  *chugging away*  Then again, even after these are downloaded and installed I need to check Updater at least one more time, until it indicates no more updates, then again tomorrow to make sure.

After that, one more shot at downloading iTunes and installing.  If that fails, bedtime.  I will just work on it another time.  I should be in bed now, but... I just... had to... try a few things.  I hate having spent three times the normal amount for an iPod and not have it available.  Plus, having found out how easy it is to install my CD collection, on top of the new stuff I bought from Amazon (probably, unless that requires an iPod touch?!), I really want to get this thing going.  Still, this will mean I will set the alarm for a little later, but I will push to be out of bed, showered, dressed, and on my way in time for Mass.  I think there is still time, if barely.

I honestly wish I could just push through, and wake at a normal(izing) time, but my health simply isn't strong enough quite yet to burn the candle at both ends.  I may be pushing things as is.  I have already missed a week of swimming and I simply can't do that again.  If I miss Mass, I am sure I can still make swimming.  Perhaps I could go in Tuesday though.  I really need to begin hitting Mass.  Three steps forward, one, two, maybe even three back.  Just... more in the positive direction, less in the negative direction, and I will eventually get somewhere.

I'll let you know tomorrow if my efforts were successful.  That would make the stretch worthy.  And it would mean I would possibly have a loaded waterproof iPod in the pool with me by Friday!  Yes, music helps.

Good night.