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Biophilic

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3. Yes, Windows is such fun. I've had mine do that twice.

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Sun Apr 18, 2021, 01:46 PM

Apr 2021

I eventually just shut it down for a couple of minutes and then started it up again. Frustrating to have to take the time to do that. In comparison my old Windows (6 or 7?) worked much better for my needs. Had to upgrade this winter. Good luck. It must be very frustrating with your other limitations. Good luck.

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Laptop says "getting Windows ready" for [View all] cilla4progress Apr 2021 OP

I'd like to help but my 6 month old HP crapped out yesterday. dem4decades Apr 2021 #1

You can try forcing the PC to shut down ramblin_dave Apr 2021 #2

Yes, Windows is such fun. I've had mine do that twice. Biophilic Apr 2021 #3

Thanks, friends! cilla4progress Apr 2021 #4

That depends jrandom421 Apr 2021 #5

Awesome - cilla4progress Apr 2021 #6

The big key jrandom421 Apr 2021 #7