Linux Mint USB Worked Once, Then Started Showing an EFI Boot Error
I'm new to Linux and trying to install Linux Mint on a Windows 11 laptop. I downloaded Mint and used balenaEtcher to create a bootable USB drive. The…
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Windows Update Left Me Stuck at a Secure Boot Violation Screen
My computer was forced to install an update, and afterward it stopped at this message: "SECURE BOOT VIOLATION — Invalid signature detected, check Secure Boot Policy in Setup."…
Why does my new PC show a black screen with a blinking white dash when the SSD or USB is connected?
I built my first PC in several years, but it will not reach the BIOS normally. With the NVMe SSD and USB drive disconnected, it opens the BIOS.…
HP ProBook Suddenly Shows “Boot Device Not Found” Error
My HP ProBook was working normally, but it suddenly stopped booting and remained on the HP startup screen for a long time. After leaving it on, I got…
PC Freezes to Black Screens in Browser and Reports That No Operating System Was Found
I'm starting a new college year and need to get my desktop working reliably. At seemingly random times—mostly while using a web browser—both monitors suddenly go black. The…
Windows Still Shows “Automatic Repair Couldn't Repair Your PC” After Reinstallation
My computer keeps showing the message "Your device ran into a problem and couldn't be repaired," followed by an option to view recovery settings. It also says it…
How can I fix the Windows automatic repair loop involving SrtTrail.txt?
I'm not very familiar with computers, and Windows keeps sending me to the Automatic Repair screen with an error mentioning D:RecoveryWindowsREWinre.wimSystem32LogfilesSrtSrtTrail.txt. I've already tried resetting the PC, Startup…
My PC Crashed After Installing Faceit Anti-Cheat, What Can I Do?
I was downloading the Faceit Anti-Cheat software when it prompted me to restart my PC. Unfortunately, during the reboot, my computer shut down unexpectedly. Now, whenever I try…
Having Trouble Installing Cinnamon 22.3 on My Laptop
Hey everyone! I've just downloaded the latest version of Linux Mint from their official site and followed all the installation steps, but I'm running into some issues while…
How can I fix boot error 0xc000000f after Windows 11 installation on a new laptop?
I'm having trouble with boot error 0xc000000f after installing Windows 11 on my brand new HP ZBook Fury 16 G12. The error message says that the boot configuration…
Trouble with Boot Device Selection After Case Swap
I just switched my components into a new case but I'm encountering a 'reboot and select proper boot device' error. Everything was running fine less than a day…
Help! Windows 11 Won't Boot - Driver_PNP_Watchdog Error
I recently updated my custom-built desktop to Windows 11, and now it won't boot past the BIOS screen. Instead, I get a Driver_PNP_Watchdog error. I can't access safe…
Getting a 'Not Found' Error When Installing Linux Mint from USB
I'm attempting to install Linux Mint on my Windows 11 laptop using a USB drive, but I'm running into a frustrating issue. As soon as I try to…
Help! My Windows 11 Won't Boot and Shows a Repair Screen
I'm having a major issue with my computer. Whenever I try to boot it up, I keep getting a blue screen that says my device needs repairing, pointing…
Help! My Computer Freezes Before Login After Windows 11 Update
I've been struggling with my computer for 8 hours now, and I'm really stuck. Ever since I updated to Windows 11 yesterday, my PC freezes before I even…
Help! Just Installed a New SSD and Getting Boot Device Error
I just installed a new 2TB Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD in my wife's laptop, which previously had a 250GB SSD. She plays The Sims with a ton…
Help! My HP OMEN MAX 16 Shows a Boot Device Error - What Should I Do?
Hey everyone! Since I got my new HP OMEN MAX 16, I've been facing an issue right from the start. Every time I boot it up after a…
Help! My GPU Power Cable Won't Fit Properly
I'm building my first PC and running into a puzzling issue. During the boot test, I'm seeing an error LED related to my GPU. The problem seems to…
How Do I Fix the 'Reboot and Select Proper Boot Device' Error?
So, I was just using my computer when it suddenly crashed. After rebooting, I only see the message 'Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media…
Help! My New MSI Thin A15 Keeps Restarting and Gives Script Errors
I just got my MSI Thin A15 Al B8VF laptop this morning, and I'm running into some issues when I boot it up. I'm getting an error message…