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Windows 8 Slow Start, Slow Run and crashes to black screen

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Post #16 last edited

Hi Juliet

 

Since my last post I have re-booted my laptop, which took an age to boot up, But once it was up and running its been a lot faster opening my browser and going on to the internet, also opening my files is a lot faster.

Before I ran the SFC.exe in the command prompt, Microsft Support link that I clicked onto in your previous post advised me to run the DISM tool first, which I did. The comments in the command prompt advised me of some faults that had been corrected. If you wish to see the DISM log I can show you.

Post #17

 

If you wish to see the DISM log I can show you.

lol no, let's dont do that cause I dont think I'd know what I was looking at :)

 

Things are better now?

 

Thing is, my opinion,  this will stay this way.

 

Use your computer as you normally do, dont click on anything malicious mind you ,  and let's see if this remains normal.

 

You think it's time to remove tools and quarantine folders?

Post #18 last edited

Hello Juliet

Thank you for sticking with me to help resolve some of the issues I was having. I think maybe it is time to shut up shop now and tidy up any loose ends.

Post #19
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