Posts by restlessdrifter4

Thanks wearymason4, this all sounds pretty reasonable to me. 👍

wearymason4 said:- First thing, grab a tool like HD Tune or CrystalDiskInfo and check the SMART status on those drives to see if they're dying.
- While the PC is totally unplugged, double-check all the power cables hooked up to the motherboard and the rest of the gear. Just unclip them, peek at the pins to make sure nothing looks fried or burnt, then snap them back in. Do the same thing with the SATA cables for your drives—unplug 'em and plug 'em back in a few times.
- Pull the RAM sticks out and pop them back in one at a time. You can even take a standard pencil eraser and lightly rub the gold contacts to clean them off—just make sure you brush away any little eraser crumbs before you slide them back into the slots.

- Make sure that CPU fan actually spins up when you hit the power button.

- As for software, get rid of CCleaner. Windows tends to have a bit of an "allergy" to it, even if that isn't the direct reason for the startup issues.

It seems like the fan is spinning, so I'll tackle the rest tomorrow morning. 😉
It looks like something even I can manage; most of this just requires fingers, since... well, it's not like I'm lacking tools. I used to have a screwdriver, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. 😁

Alexander Diaz4 said:I’m just wondering if this is gonna be an even bigger headache than I think.

Option A: Spend half a day reinstalling Windows and all my software from scratch...

Or option B:

Just deal with some endless Troubleshooting on some random US tech forum.

Honestly, this feels much more manageable for now. I'm just hanging out at home in my room, so there's no heavy lifting involved. 😁
I hope that some expert might pop up who understands the situation—because if I were to restart right now, Windows would probably boot up just fine, but if I actually shut it down and try again later, I’ll likely be staring at the Blue Screen of Death... 🤦
Why is this happening, and what's the best way to handle it? 🙄

I'm hoping things stay stable enough that I can keep working like this tomorrow: ☕

I’m having some serious trouble booting up Windows 10, and frankly, I’m wondering what tomorrow holds. 😢
'Your PC ran into a problem'—it’s definitely not the kind of message you want seeing on your monitor, especially when it's set against that dreaded blue background. 😢

It also displays “You can restart now,” though it isn't always that specific error; sometimes the image just freezes entirely before Windows finishes loading. In the worst cases, I have to force a restart multiple times, but once it actually boots, it runs perfectly fine and stable—just like it is right now. When it works, I don't bother shutting it down until late; usually, it stays running from sunrise to sunset without a hitch. 🙄

My specs are:

Windows 10 Pro, 64-bit
Processor AMD A8-5600K APU 3.60 Ghz
NVIDIA GeForce GT710
RAM 8 GB
Storage totals about 2 TB; using both Kingston and Toshiba SSDs.

I’ve already tried running Command Prompt commands like sfc /scannow and chkdsk. I also used Victoria to check things out. At one point, I suspected Eset Internet Security was the culprit, so I uninstalled it. I also had two graphics outputs connected, so I disconnected the one going to my TV; both of those moves seemed to "fix" the computer for a few days, but as of this morning, everything is back to being broken, much like it was yesterday. 😢

The local repair shop keeps telling me to just bring it in so they can wipe it and install fresh Windows, but I really want to avoid that. Reinstalling all my software is such a massive headache, and it’s only been about a year since we installed this Windows 10 build. Besides, when it actually starts up, it performs beautifully. 🤦

Looking at the application startup timing, nothing looks suspicious to me, and none of the apps seem to be interfering during the Windows boot process.


Thanks to anyone who decides to weigh in on this, because who knows if I'll even be around tomorrow. I even wrote a poem about the whole ordeal, but that would be off-topic. 😁

The only other thing I can think of is uninstalling Malwarebytes, but then I’d be sitting ducks for viruses. Or maybe not. 😁

Casey Bennett said:Would that work, Scott Kern47?
I get the parody angle, but honestly, this would be much closer to my current handle.

Also, maybe don't change the avatar for at least a year or two; give people some time to get used to it. 😉

And please, don't go deleting my post immediately out of habit—I genuinely think this suggestion is worth considering. 😛

Achieving this is actually quite straightforward using a tool you likely already have installed on your macOS: Snipping Tool. 😉

Just capture whatever you need in either .gif or .JPEG format.
Here is what the initial post looks like—I’ve trimmed the width slightly to make it more readable. 😁


And of course, a quick hello to everyone:

😁

P.S. It seems like the forum software stretched the image out a bit, making it look lower quality than intended, though the original is perfectly fine. 😉

Gerald Gomez43 said:I am looking to connect with someone in person around the Miami area, where I currently live and work. While my schedule doesn't leave me with an abundance of free time, I would certainly love to find someone to grab a coffee with or perhaps go for a walk and just talk. Music is a passion of mine, but I think I love movies even more, and I don't mind getting stuck into a deep dive about politics once in a while. I also have a huge soft spot for animals and the outdoors; if you happen to be a dog owner, I’d be more than happy to join you for a trio walk😁. I also enjoy cooking, so I’ll likely show up with some homemade treats, and we can always swap recipes along the way.☕
I realize this might not be the exact right corner of the forum for this—it isn't that I'm seeking anything clinical, I simply find myself missing new faces in my life. I hope that anyone else reading this, even those who aren't active on Reddit, feels empowered to seek out easygoing company for discussing both the trivial and the profound.
To be perfectly honest, I tend to dislike endless messaging back and forth, so if meeting up in person isn't an option for you, there really isn't much point in reaching out.
I know this post feels a bit clinical, but I trust that my contributions over the years have shared enough about who I am, so please feel free to reach out if you're interested.

How much does age matter in this case? 😛
By the way, greetings to everyone mentioned above—though I should probably mention I don't have a dog. 😁

jadetrucker43 said:YouTube (YouTubeThe tag is working.

Thank you. jadetrucker43 Just checking in, and my apologies if I caused any unnecessary bother. 😉 If that was directed at me. 🙂
I know exactly how that works. YouTube tag on RedditI use it myself whenever I'm dropping YouTube links, but when I mentioned...

restlessdrifter4 said:If we take a closer look.So, we find ourselves asking what's actually going on here. YouTube tags.We'll see if they're actually capable of doing their jobs, too, but... That's the way it isAnd that’s exactly right. 😉

What I had in mind was... Using YT tags on YouTube. (Over on YouTube.). 😛

There’s really no need to overthink this one. Let's keep it simple. Cheers. 😛

rowdyotter12 said:while it's pretty clear the whole point of those code tags is to prevent the actual video content from appearing

I suspect that by the time I actually finish typing this out (which is a few years later), 🙂 you’ve all probably grown accustomed to it. 😛
If we dig a little deeper and take a look at how YouTube tags behave, we'll see they aren't really functioning either, but That's the way it is, and apparently, that's just how things are supposed to be. 😉

coppersailor28 said:Who am I?
Well, in the front row, I'm just a regular guy.

And in the second row—a wannabe moderator. 😁(I hadn't even realized that myself until recently)

coppersailor28 said:'at Maria's' we happened to be chatting about moderation, when someone suddenly dropped this on me: "Adelon, if you ask me, you'd make an excellent moderator"

I remember that too; it was Đido Mova, delivering that line during one of his rare moments of total clarity. 🤣

coppersailor28 said:Such massive success in a single moment...

My dear and occasionally beloved Adelon, it's actually spelled 'success'. How exactly are you planning to moderate this forum with those typos? 🤦

Please don't take this the wrong way, esteemed mods; my humble vote is actually in favor of Adelon becoming a moderator. 👍
Why bother stressing over him? Is it really worth your energy? 😛

coppersailor28 said:It would probably be best to leave that number exactly where it stands right now for as long as possible.

I’m not entirely following you there; I'm not quite sure what you meant by that. 🤔
I suppose I just enjoy playing the fool sometimes. 🤣

coppersailor28 said:The Reddit mods and I are in total agreement...

What about this then? "The mods and you"? 🤔 Does that imply that you aren't part of the leadership, and they are a separate group? 😁
Look, (my dear friend), Adeline, the two of us could have a much better conversation on a different thread. 😉

See, we've already moved on to Route 101. 🎉 And honestly, that's only because of that little provocation of yours. 😒

Hello Adeline hello Adeline. 😉

coppersailor28 said:You shouldn't have bolded my username!

What, that’s not quite it, is it? Reset. I suppose so? 🤔 My apologies in that case. 🙏
No, you know how it works—if the name is in bold, it’s only because it's being mentioned. First time posting here.. 😛

coppersailor28 said:So, how have you been lately?

Well, honestly, it’s not bad at all. In fact, it's actually quite decent. 🙂 I don't know, I just kind of feel... something. roundSo, what’s your take on this? I mean, why do you think that might be the case? Because of that number on the left.? 😁

Well, the post vanished, which happens sometimes; it's not really a big deal. 😛

It's just like when that last post disappeared—the one where you, hello Adeline, replied to me a while back, remember?

Maybe this one will vanish too. 😁

coppersailor28 said:Oh boy... 🤦
if you ask me, you're toast.

Fortunately, your opinion wasn't requested, and I suspect the context was entirely different back then. 😛

To the moderators: please disregard this coppersailor28 joke. He's an old friend of mine, but apparently his principles (or whatever) prevent him from just sending me a private message, so he has to spam the thread instead. 🤣

Dear coppersailor28, I'm glad to see you're doing well despite these terrible times. Why don't we find a more suitable topic for us both—maybe something regarding YouTube or video editing?
🙂 Peace.

Casey Bennett said:The moderator's username appears in black, distinguishing them from the standard blue used for regular Forum members.

Exactly. Honestly, I wouldn't even consider that an option. 😁
Thanks to you as well. Casey Bennett Just checking in. You actually have a perfect username—unlike mine—even for a moderator. I remember exactly who you are. Miss Blaise. 🙂

Matthew Young35 said:I'm going to have to report you for off-topic posting.
☕

Here's a little something that's actually relevant to the topic at hand.
Are you saying it's the insults that are getting to you? 🤔
I don't quite follow. Could you clarify what you meant by that? Casey Bennett is absolutely stunning. The user says...

Casey Bennett said:It really shouldn't matter who is actually posting on this thread.

If I were in your shoes, I’d honestly suggest taking a closer look at this one. Who exactly is writing this??
Conspiracy theorists?
Anti-vaxxers?

Those are just what you might call... "so-called." Idiots.. 😁

Morgan Peterson said:I just checked. 🤔

Exactly, I took a look too—no moderator badge in sight. 🙂

Heh, 😁 jokes aside, I’m a regular member here, but Morgan Peterson, if you really are who you say you are, why isn't there a moderator tag next to your name? 🤔
It feels like a slight oversight on the Forum; it would be much more practical for several reasons to know whenever Mod joins a thread. 😉

No one has jumped in yet, but honestly, it doesn't matter—I managed to get it sorted out on my own. 🙂
It turns out I just needed to boot Outlook in Safe Mode using this command: "outlook.exe /safe" 🙂

Hi everyone,
I’m running into a bit of a headache... 🤔
The issue is that Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 keeps freezing on me, and it's been a struggle since yesterday. 👎
It hangs right on the very last received email at the top of my list, leaving me completely stuck—I can't read anything, delete anything, or even scroll through my inbox. 😵

This first cropped up yesterday morning, but I actually managed to work around it then. Since the problematic email wasn't sitting at the very top, I was able to select it along with the messages above and below it to delete all three at once. Now that it's the most recent entry, I'm effectively locked out.

Of course, I've already run several scans with Malwarebytes and Spybot, and everything came back clean. No viruses found.
Everything else seems to be running perfectly fine—Firefox is working without a hitch (as you can see), and I'm running Windows 7.

I'd really appreciate any advice or suggestions you might have.