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Windows has experienced another issue.

Windows has experienced another issue.

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gabbylife
Member
228
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#1
I’m facing several problems right now. First, the start menu search isn’t working properly—it won’t open or search, which is really frustrating. Second, email isn’t responding; it looks pale and crashes after a few seconds. A third issue appeared when I locked windows: instead of seeing a lock screen, I got a blue screen, and even after logging back in, the log-in bar disappeared. These issues are making my PC feel very unstable. I’m considering a Windows reinstall, but I’m worried about needing a USB drive to do it, which seems inconvenient.
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gabbylife
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #1

I’m facing several problems right now. First, the start menu search isn’t working properly—it won’t open or search, which is really frustrating. Second, email isn’t responding; it looks pale and crashes after a few seconds. A third issue appeared when I locked windows: instead of seeing a lock screen, I got a blue screen, and even after logging back in, the log-in bar disappeared. These issues are making my PC feel very unstable. I’m considering a Windows reinstall, but I’m worried about needing a USB drive to do it, which seems inconvenient.

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TwistedHeartt
Member
117
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#2
A Windows update could help; it feels like a quick reinstall.
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TwistedHeartt
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #2

A Windows update could help; it feels like a quick reinstall.

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delaneyandian
Member
180
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#3
If you reinstall Windows now, you should be able to get the PC working again later today. Regarding the two problems mentioned, does the system resolve them temporarily after a restart?
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delaneyandian
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #3

If you reinstall Windows now, you should be able to get the PC working again later today. Regarding the two problems mentioned, does the system resolve them temporarily after a restart?

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sniperboy650
Senior Member
735
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#4
Step 1: Destroy your computer completely with a hammer and then destroy it again.
Step 2: Express your frustration on Twitter about how awful Windows is.
Step 3: Purchase new PC components and build a fresh machine.
Step 4: Reinstall Windows so you can enjoy gaming, and use macOS for the rest because it feels smoother.
Step 5: Feel good.
Step 6: Unless macOS installation fails or is too annoying, go back to step 1.
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sniperboy650
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #4

Step 1: Destroy your computer completely with a hammer and then destroy it again.
Step 2: Express your frustration on Twitter about how awful Windows is.
Step 3: Purchase new PC components and build a fresh machine.
Step 4: Reinstall Windows so you can enjoy gaming, and use macOS for the rest because it feels smoother.
Step 5: Feel good.
Step 6: Unless macOS installation fails or is too annoying, go back to step 1.

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bighowdy
Junior Member
14
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#5
I love this plan, apart from I didn't have the moneyz for a new computer. So can't do it, If I was going going to that I might as well just reinstall windows (I am waiting for my NAS to be set up so data loss isn't a thing, as that has taken all night for a format of the 3 drives. but till then yea, I can't) nope, tried that, I also tried just restarting the search and mail functions but that didn't work either so yea, in a bit of a pickle at the moment
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bighowdy
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #5

I love this plan, apart from I didn't have the moneyz for a new computer. So can't do it, If I was going going to that I might as well just reinstall windows (I am waiting for my NAS to be set up so data loss isn't a thing, as that has taken all night for a format of the 3 drives. but till then yea, I can't) nope, tried that, I also tried just restarting the search and mail functions but that didn't work either so yea, in a bit of a pickle at the moment

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Piratius58
Member
62
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#6
RIP. Step 2b: Gather your close family members and discuss financial options, then consider trading your values for credit card obligations.
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Piratius58
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #6

RIP. Step 2b: Gather your close family members and discuss financial options, then consider trading your values for credit card obligations.

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BHLxNJx
Posting Freak
881
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#7
I’ll have the funds by the end of the month when I start a fresh setup and get a decent laptop—though I still need this PC now.
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BHLxNJx
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #7

I’ll have the funds by the end of the month when I start a fresh setup and get a decent laptop—though I still need this PC now.

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techiseasy
Senior Member
688
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#8
Choose Linux repeatedly or switch to Windows 7 after three years.
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techiseasy
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #8

Choose Linux repeatedly or switch to Windows 7 after three years.

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Lasersoft120
Member
156
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#9
Haha, those Windows titles don't work well on Linux... otherwise I'd switch platforms.
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Lasersoft120
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #9

Haha, those Windows titles don't work well on Linux... otherwise I'd switch platforms.

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ItsJeGirlRomy
Member
200
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM
#10
Have you explored Linux games on Linux? They do exist! Yet they’re quite uncommon—like finding a rare player in a crowded arena—but worth investigating nonetheless!
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ItsJeGirlRomy
03-31-2025, 01:56 PM #10

Have you explored Linux games on Linux? They do exist! Yet they’re quite uncommon—like finding a rare player in a crowded arena—but worth investigating nonetheless!

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