I Had A Scary Moment
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29820)
Momence, Illinois
December 30, 2015 10:57am CST
This morning I got up, turned on the computer, and made myself a cup of coffee. I went to myLot and started commenting on stuff that happened here and were in my notifications. Having a merry time. My sister is a knitter and I remembered a post by Anna about the Netflix Socks so I wanted to bookmark that so I could show her. She might want to give this a try.
Next thing I know every time I clicked a new notification a new window opened on my browser. Hmmm what the heck is going on? I am not computer savvy by any stretch of the imagination and was puzzled as to what to do. I closed the browser and restarted my computer. What happened next was even more puzzling and very much upsetting to me.
Once my computer restarted and the start page came up, I have windows 8 I couldn't get to my desktop at all. Omg really!! After some time, and even now I'm not sure how I got to my desktop. I pulled up a browser and still the same thing happening a new window with each and every click. My next thought was maybe reloading the browser. Another new problem. When trying to type in an address in the address bar the entire browser would close with the first letter I typed. No no no. this can't be happening and what did I do.
I did a system restore. All the while waiting on it to complete I was planning my next step. Silly of me but I was considering driving 250 miles to my son's house to have him fix it. Thankfully system restore fixed everything, and now I'm happily back on myLot with my computer working just fine.
Strange I'm not sure what happened. Anyone have any ideas. I am sure the only thing I did was bookmark that post by Anna and then I went to the link she gave in the post. That was it. The link wasn't even a live link I copied and pasted it.
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22 responses
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
30 Dec 15
I depend on system restore first in many cases it fixes things. Who knows why it did it, you will probably never have it happen again.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
30 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Glad it's back to normal!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
@AbbyGreenhill me too I was pretty upset at the time.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
I sure hope not I was positively frantic. For a time I couldn't even get to my desktop to try and fix it.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
31 Dec 15
Software problems. You probably installed or saved any file which are malicious. By that, attackers intentionally go beyond your machine to look for info that might useful to them. By restoring like what you did, will erase the previous traces made by them. But it's 30% assurance only. Reformatting your computer is the best solution. Back-up first.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
@trivia79 Ok I will look that up thanks. Pretty sure my antivirus is on max.
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@trivia79 (7828)
• El Segundo, California
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Go to advance settings too and set all the options at maximum. They will take much of your resources (RAM) though but at least your safe.
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@arthurchappell (44998)
• Preston, England
31 Dec 15
glad you got it sorted out - hope it never repeats on you
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I hope no repeats as well, I was pretty upset, pacing about the house.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
30 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Thanks for that info - I'm going to write it down.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
System restore is a wonderful thing. Usually when I have to system restore I go 5 days back. They will give you a date, but if you don't like that date you can ask for more choices.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
@jaboUK Glad to help you can find system restore on your control panel. I have windows 8 and couldn't readily find it so in the search box I put in stystem restore and it popped up.
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@Marilynda1225 (82700)
• United States
30 Dec 15
You lost me as soon as you said browser, windows, etc LOL I'm probably the least technically savvy person here
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
I admit I'm not either. I thought there for a minute I was going to lose it.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Dec 15
I use Windows defender and I run it about every month to make sure no spyware and other things are in my computer. Its free and in every computer.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
I will check that out. I do have Kasparsky on my computer too. Where would I find this Windows Defender?
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
30 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 I think I found it in " my computer and add/ delete programs"
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
@andriaperry Thanks so much I have to look into that.
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
I'm an x software specialist that used to work help desk. So your sister is a knitter that's so cool. I bet that is handy in the wintertime. I have hand knitted warm pair of mittens that I really treasure.
So is there anything else that I can help you with today?
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58
I wouldn't be afraid of socks myself. The yarn makes for warm conversation.
I understand in knitting if you loose count when counted stitches are important you might have to take the whole thing down and start over. Something like windows. 
I wouldn't be afraid of socks myself. The yarn makes for warm conversation.
I understand in knitting if you loose count when counted stitches are important you might have to take the whole thing down and start over. Something like windows. 1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
Well I did bookmark that link to the Netfllix socks. Now I'm afraid to use that bookmark, should I be afraid to use it.
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Overall I have been satisfied with Windows 10. I run it on my big laptop and my little laplet. As with anything new, there have been some minor glitches, but all in all, it has worked well.
That being said, my missus still doesn't want it on her computer, 
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
@DWDavis I with her I don't either. I hate when MS releases things they know aren't ready. It's all about the almighty buck and not the bad things that happen to people's computers.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I have not heard good things about Windows 10 so I have opted to stay with Windows 8
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@TheHorse (218474)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Ah OK. Good information.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
It's in the control panel, I couldn't find it there but used the search box and found it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
That would have me worried. I have no idea what was going on. I've had my Mac now just over a year. My sister has been moaning about the new Windows 10?... I tried to use her Windows 8 during the summer but I'm lost with microsoft and now love my Mac.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 Just yesterday my sister ask if anyone knew how to get photos off the camera on to Windows 10, I haven't checked to see if any one could help her yet.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
@PainsOnSlate I wish I could help but I haven't a clue. I have never even seen what windows 10 looks like, windows 8 if weird enough.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
Mine has Windows 8, but every time I turn on my computer it asks if I want to upgrade to Windows 10, however I have not heard good things about Windows 10 so I'm not going to do that. Windows 8 was hard enough to get used to. I was frantic Marilyn just really happy the system restore worked.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 What will Anna say about it ?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
@shshiju I'm worried so I will have to think about that for a bit. Not sure I am going to do that.
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@DeborahDiane (40288)
• Laguna Woods, California
31 Dec 15
I'm glad that system restore fixed everything. Sometimes, we can get bad viruses on our computers!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I know I thought that was it. I have been really lucky over the years, I have only had one virus that needed a professional to fix.
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@GardenGerty (160612)
• United States
31 Dec 15
@fishtiger58 I am going to have to remember this. Your problem seems to be getting many of us some solutions and ideas.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I have heard of sticky keys, do you know where on a computer they would be located?
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I found it, it's turned off but it could have been on yesterday before my system restore. I did go into that section to try to find out what was going on, but I didn't go there until after the trouble started.
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@Katharina (24)
• Scranton, Pennsylvania
31 Dec 15
Oh, I totally know that feeling when those things happen. My tablet was acting up this morning, too... kept telling me I wasn't on the 'Net, but I was... wanting me to sign in. It finally fixed itself without me having to do anything. Whew! I really don't know what would cause the issue you had, but I hope someone will be able to tell you... I'm interested in the answer, too!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I tried restart as often just doing that will work. I was finally able to do a system restore I restored back 5 days and it worked. I was greatly relieved.
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@chiwasaki (4694)
• Philippines
31 Dec 15
You might have accidentally downloaded and installed a virus. If you have your own copy of Windows, reformatting/clean install will do the job. However, if you are using laptops with pre-installed OS (OEM), reformatting will delete the recovery partition.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
Hmmm I'm not sure about the copy of Windows, I will have to look around. I don't use lap tops I prefer desk computers. Thanks for the info.
@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Dec 15
I have no idea about computer issues but I did want to stop by and say I'm glad your computer is now fixed so you can be here with us. =)
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
Me too thanks, it was a great relief to me to get it right.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Dec 15
It sure seems like that are in charge. I am so happy for it to be doing what I want it to do.
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@IvySaysHi (4467)
• United States
31 Dec 15
I hope it wasn't a virus. could have been something trying to get into your computer files
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
I did a restart first but that didn't work when in certain situation it will. So glad the system restore worked.
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Dec 15
Whatever the problem was system restore worked, either my son or a professional was the next step.
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