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19 Dec 23
11:09
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This morning my trusty 12 years old Hewlett Packard attempted a windows update. It either freezes at 99% or gets to 98% then reboots. I’ve tried all the F keys to try and enable a soft start but no joy. I’m also prepared to fully default but cannot see how this is done either 
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3 hours I’ve spent on this cr@p. TBH I’m sick to death of Microsoft,Windows,Updates and constant cookie warnings. Fecking internet
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what operating system is it?
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You say you've tried all the function keys on start up to try to get to the boot options. Have you tried the Esc key ? - that can be the option on some PCs
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Switch off at wall, start in safe mode, system restore to pre update?
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Re cookies, add an extension called "I don't care about cookies" to your browser, and you never see another cookie warning again.
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easier to do a full operating system and get it back to new,you up for that?
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is it stuck in update mode or can you get into settings?
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That's what I always do and your machine will work far better afterwards.
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HP is esc key according to https://techofide.com/blogs/boot-menu-option-keys-for-all-computers-and-laptops-updated-list-2021-techofide/
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https://techofide.com/blogs/boot-menu-option-keys-for-
all-computers-and-laptops-updated-list-2021-techofide/ |
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When my computer used to reboot from an unplugging
it went through various actions. One was.... on screen... start in safe mode? Had about 20 secs or so to hit "return" when that was on screen Might have been "start in safe mode y/n?" |
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I used to set computer to block auto updates.
If update was recommended I would Google it before installing. Security updates I usually installed, but upgrades were rejected, unless unavoidable. |
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If you're using a wireless keyboard it could be that the PC is booting before it recognises any key presses. If you have an old wired keyboard try booting into safe mode using that.
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The aim is to be able to try and get into Settings and then do what Rico suggests with the Recovery options.
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Sometimes my computer would just freeze and no keys worked.
So escape and everything else was useless Unplugging at wall was all that worked. |
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Rico-Dangleflaps 19 Dec 23 13:09
easier to do a full operating system and get it back to new,you up for that? Rico-Dangleflaps 19 Dec 23 13:10 is it stuck in update mode or can you get into settings? has steve lost voltage? |
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Danger, Danger, High voltage!!!!!!
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Rico, my computer is very slow, windows 10, if I do same will it sort it do you think, and what about passwords etc? Any advice appreciated
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My computer took about 40 mins to do a recent update -I was convinced it was stuck but eventually huge sigh of relief when it went back to the start screen.
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copy your passwords to paper is the only option really as it only shows password one at a time so cant screenshot them..then reset windows 10 back to new..simple enuff to do.
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unless your device has a top processor and loads of ram they can take a long time.
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any sine of volty?
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The shock was too much for him.
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Thrown it in the bin.
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Looks like he's pulled the plug
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mebbe steve has a short fuse?
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Work in progress..
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i here steves not wired up right.
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I heard he was a conductor
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Hayden 19 Dec 23 18:00
I heard he was a conductor So was I once until I became a driver.  |
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So you turned from Jack into Stan on the buses sparrow
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He went from - 'Jack the Lad' - to - 'Stan the Man'.
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Something like that hayden and onlooker
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sparra conductor 11st
driver 18st. |
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9st 7lbs as a conductor and 10st 7lbs as a driver and nowadays back to 9st 7lbs.
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charles hautrey esq?
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