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A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« on: January 05, 2008, 09:01:36 AM » |
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Background first
Windows XPhome w/SP 2 - AVG 7.5 -CCleaner -popupblocker -and a couple of others
To properly install some updates I turned off the computer last night and re-booted this am.
Now I have this blue box in the center of my screen that won't go away. It says,
Please wait while checking system configuration...
How do I get that annoying blue box to dissapear?
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2008, 09:59:26 AM » |
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Since it's Microsoft ...
Have you tried rebooting again?
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2008, 10:07:38 AM » |
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have you tried the task manager- ctrl, alt, del? ps usice *fudge* off  |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2008, 10:14:58 AM » |
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ps usice *fudge* off Dude, I have a $350 HD-DVD player and $500+ in movies. I am well, and truly, *fudge*ed, off. |
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PaunchyBald
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2008, 11:48:17 AM » |
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Since it's Microsoft ...
Have you tried rebooting again?
That did the trick thank you. |
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PaunchyBald
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2008, 11:49:12 AM » |
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have you tried the task manager- ctrl, alt, del? Isn't that the same thing Clive suggested, only different? |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2008, 12:48:59 PM » |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2008, 01:25:47 PM » |
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have you tried the task manager- ctrl, alt, del? Isn't that the same thing Clive suggested, only different? no. ctrl-alt-del. opens the task manager window and allows you to shut down programs that are running and possibly hung up. you back woods freak.  |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2008, 08:46:53 PM » |
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have you tried the task manager- ctrl, alt, del? Isn't that the same thing Clive suggested, only different? no. ctrl-alt-del. opens the task manager window and allows you to shut down programs that are running and possibly hung up. you back woods freak. Ctrl-Alt-Del X2 reboots though. So your both right. |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2008, 09:22:51 PM » |
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have you tried the task manager- ctrl, alt, del? Isn't that the same thing Clive suggested, only different? no. ctrl-alt-del. opens the task manager window and allows you to shut down programs that are running and possibly hung up. you back woods freak. Ctrl-Alt-Del X2 reboots though. So your both right. I knew you would mention that. |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2008, 07:09:05 AM » |
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Please wait while checking system configuration...
How do I get that annoying blue box to dissapear?
Hmmmm. I would have said wait. But what do I know? |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #11 on: January 06, 2008, 07:10:27 AM » |
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Hmmmm. I would have said wait. But what do I know?
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #12 on: January 06, 2008, 08:33:05 AM » |
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Please wait while checking system configuration...
How do I get that annoying blue box to dissapear?
Hmmmm. I would have said wait. But what do I know? Waiting did not change the status Mr. Obvious! Go have a beer.  |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2008, 08:41:08 AM » |
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Please wait while checking system configuration...
How do I get that annoying blue box to dissapear?
Hmmmm. I would have said wait. But what do I know? Waiting did not change the status Mr. Obvious! Go have a beer. "Hello, Mr. Stroh. Long time listener, first time caller......." |
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Re: A computer question from one that is techno-challenged
« Reply #14 on: January 06, 2008, 04:42:05 PM » |
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Please wait while checking system configuration...
How do I get that annoying blue box to dissapear?
Hmmmm. I would have said wait. But what do I know? And just how long would you have waited, stroh? |
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