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Osem 14-04-2016 08:41

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35832446)
The latest Windows 10 update has killed my PC, just get a black screen and flashing cursor, can't even get to any recovery options.

Stupid me didn't have any recovery options like a DVD or bootable memory stick so I am currently stuffed!

My only option is to try and make a bootable memory stick from an old laptop which hasn't been switched on in 12 months, but that is a job for the morning before work.

Best of luck with that. :tu:

Stop It 14-04-2016 08:59

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35832446)
The latest Windows 10 update has killed my PC, just get a black screen and flashing cursor, can't even get to any recovery options.

Stupid me didn't have any recovery options like a DVD or bootable memory stick so I am currently stuffed!

My only option is to try and make a bootable memory stick from an old laptop which hasn't been switched on in 12 months, but that is a job for the morning before work.

Are you on an Insider Build? Make sure that you don't have a gaming controller plugged in as one of the previous builds had an issue where it wouldn't work at all (A black flashing screen) if you had a XInput device plugged in. It resolved and works fine once removed.

SnoopZ 14-04-2016 09:43

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
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Originally Posted by Stop It (Post 35832461)
Are you on an Insider Build? Make sure that you don't have a gaming controller plugged in as one of the previous builds had an issue where it wouldn't work at all (A black flashing screen) if you had a XInput device plugged in. It resolved and works fine once removed.

I came off that when it reached RTM, so creating the media now via the laptop hopefully that will either let me do a repair or reinstall and hopefully my SDD hasn't gone pear shaped.

Stop It 14-04-2016 10:06

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
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Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35832470)
I came off that when it reached RTM, so creating the media now via the laptop hopefully that will either let me do a repair or reinstall and hopefully my SDD hasn't gone pear shaped.

Ah, hopefully you can rescue things. Windows 10 seems to have worse disaster management than older versions. The ability to get straight into Windows Repair (Which does kick in without needing media to do so but only if a boot fails entirely) would be nice.

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/boot-windows-10-safe-mode/

I know you can't do it now, but look at Method Two at this link. You can re-enable the ability to hit F8 upon boot to get into the startup menu, saving the need in future to get another USB disk etc to boot in situations like this.

nashville 14-04-2016 10:15

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopZ (Post 35832446)
The latest Windows 10 update has killed my PC, just get a black screen and flashing cursor, can't even get to any recovery options.

Stupid me didn't have any recovery options like a DVD or bootable memory stick so I am currently stuffed!

My only option is to try and make a bootable memory stick from an old laptop which hasn't been switched on in 12 months, but that is a job for the morning before work.

Sorry to hear this Snoop, But be awful , Hope you get something sorted out

SnoopZ 14-04-2016 11:10

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Managed to recover it using the media stick and doing a repair which took seconds, wouldn't have been possible without the old laptop to create the installation/repair media, always have recovery media folks and don't do what i did!

nashville 14-04-2016 12:45

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Well Done to you Clever

MalteseFalcon 14-04-2016 15:07

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Neighbour started building their extension today, now listening to a drill. Not happy at all, I'm disgusted despite there being 2 objections she was allowed permission.

dilli-theclaw 15-04-2016 15:57

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Another day another (exploratory) operation on my leg. Now if only the finest minds here at Addenbrookes actually knew what the problem was they could start on a solution..... Could be in a while then ;)

But the window view from my bed is fantastic.

Osem 15-04-2016 19:33

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35832641)
Another day another (exploratory) operation on my leg. Now if only the finest minds here at Addenbrookes actually knew what the problem was they could start on a solution..... Could be in a while then ;)

But the window view from my bed is fantastic.

How's the Marmite on toast though? ;)

:tu:

Mr K 16-04-2016 14:30

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
'Product Registration' - which most companies make you think it's essential to do, if you buy one of their appliances. Absolutely no need, as long as you keep proof of purchase, that is your guarantee in the event of breakdown.

No matter what brand of appliance you bought all these 'registrations' are directed to one company, Domestic and General, whose only business is selling extended guarantees. They also collect marketing details for selling to others.

SnoopZ 17-04-2016 16:14

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Losing track of what day it is today, as i did 4 10hr shifts last week finishing at midnight and just also worked 2 8hr days over the weekend so feeling lost and sleepy.

weenie 18-04-2016 13:38

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
I play 8 ball pool sometimes on my mobile or tablet and what really grinds my gears is the annoying people who need to add (Hehe) as they a about to pot the black and win the game, although sometimes they can make a fool of themselves and pot the white so therefore lose the game I must admit that I'm tempted to put nice short when that happens but never do.

MalteseFalcon 18-04-2016 16:12

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
I used to play it on the laptop, got annoyed with those who quit the game when I got to the black ball, I'm like why can't you suck up a loss for once?

weenie 18-04-2016 16:29

Re: Moans and Pet Hates part 8
 
Yea that annoys me also Mark I tend to hope they pot both the black with white which sometimes happens and then I'm like YES.


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