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Getting the message "Windows will restart automatically" suggests that the probably was that a Windows update was involved. There was one about 2 weeks ago and another 3 days ago. At the initial stages of installing the downloaded update, the screen does go entirely blank for a short period. Could you have possibly switched it off and back again when it had such a blank screen? Having now got the message "Windows will restart automatically", you do appear to be making progress so I suggest you switch it back on and leave it uninterrupted like that for at least one hour. There is a good chance that if the update was in the early stages of installing the update, it will attempt to revert the install and then attempt the installation afresh. You have nothing to loose by letting it run for an hour. If nothing changes after then, try and do a "Safe Mode" restart.

Coming from LL direction there is no problem getting into TJHC

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How did you get on with trying to get into the BIOS?

On most Lenovos, one needs to press the F1 key repeatedly ( say at half second intervals) immediately the Lenovo logo appears. If the above does not let you in try press the Enter key at the Lenovo logo. There may be a press Enter to Interrupt message on the screen. This may cause the Startup Interrupt Menu to appear. Pressing F1 at the Startup Interrupt Menu will cause the computer to enter BIOS. Once you get in then you can see if the SSD is detected in the storage or boot section. Run any available diagnostics tools in the BIOS. If the SSD isn't recognized, it's likely failed or has a loose connection. Check for boot errors, If it says "No Boot Device Found" or something similar, then it means it cannot find the operating system on the SSD which probably means the is a major SSD issue The BIOS is a hyper-sensitive area so I suggest being careful about not changing any settings. To be safe, it is best to exit the bios by not saving any changes if you are in any doubt

You are seeing the Lenovo logo because that is generated by the system's firmware, known as the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) This is part of the Power-On Self-Test (POST) process, which checks basic hardware functionality. If the system fails to proceed past the logo screen, it could indicate that the BIOS/UEFI cannot locate or access the bootable operating system. This is often due to: If the drive has failed then the BIOS won't find the necessary files to load the OS. Even if the SSD is operational, bootloader corruption could cause the same issue. Misconfigured boot order or settings in the BIOS/UEFI might prevent booting. Diagnosing SSD Failure: To confirm whether the SSD is the problem: Enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key like F2, DEL, or ESC during startup). Check if the SSD is detected in the storage or boot section. Run any available diagnostics tools in the BIOS. If the SSD isn't recognized, it's likely failed or has a loose connection. Alternatively, you can boot the system using a live USB or external OS to verify SSD accessibility.

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Better that it goes into a brown bin where it will be processed into compost.

I would recommend John Lewis and would stress that to avoid sagging, it is essential to flip your mattress one a month - in both directions ie flip end to end and side to side.

Lynne, I do sympathise having gone to Kings A&E on 6th December. I sat on a chair for 7 hours followed by lying on a trolley for 11 hours before having emergency abdominal operation. I was in for 4 nights. Complaining would not have changed things as the staff were evidently working flat out and the place was mobbed. Ever since, I thank my lucky stars that it happened when it did because within 2 weeks the whole of Kings was swamped by the impact of Covid, Flu' , RSV, Norovirus, etc etc I do hope you are recovering well

Don't you mean Reform?

What good would it do reporting it to the press? If one thinks it is a major issue, just for a moment, think about the hardship in cities in Ukraine where residents are lucky to get one hour of electricity a day and where water is not being pumped to residential blocks.

In the UK in 2023, no less than 129,300 vehicles were stolen because it is just too easy for professional crooks to defeat the security systems on modern vehicles. The result is that insurance premiums are much higher than they could be. Thefts could be eliminated if legislation was introduced which stipulated that:- 1. All NEW cars should be supplied with a heavy duty steering wheel lock of the kind shown below. 2. All cars less than 5 years old should have a steering lock fitted when parked in an accessible area. Do you think this suggestion would be supported if a parliamentary petition was created?

Sure, there is much less cash being banked these days because businesses are driven to accept card payments. They have to go to card payment because there is no local bank where they can pay in their daily take. In effect, it is a feedback loop which will result in no high street banks at all. Cash payment is really only used for paying self-employed trades people who are evading tax.

Try "misogynist", and you would be 100% right

Peter Mandelson has all the skills and abilities to make an exceedingly good diplomat. But the incoming Republicans are unforgiving and intolerant of anyone who has been derogatory about Trump. Considering the deprecatory remarks made previously by both Mandelson and Lammy , one wonders how things might turn out for UK-USA relations going forward.

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It should be life-threatening not life threatening, surely.

What's the bet Louise Haigh will re-enter the cabinet at the next reshuffle?

Shame indeed. The Times says she "lost" a total of 3 of her employer's work phones! Once is unfortunate, twice is suspiciously inept but three times looks like blatant dishonesty - particularly as she did not fess up when the third phone was found.

It looks like indiscretions, crimes, incompetency etc by MPs generates a lot of responses so it might be a good time to start a new thread every time a new scandal emerges. Heaven knows there are enough of them from all parties.

Chill! No "permanent", "final" or detrimental solution involved. No snares, bows, crossbows, explosives, decoys, gas or poisons involved.

I've been working on solutions to the problem of foxes intruding into gardens and having them leaving their calling cards. There are a few solutions which are effective. Feel free to send me a PM and we can discuss.

I second that whole heartedly. Come the next local elections lots of Labour incumbents will be turfed out and it will pave the way for sensible, committed and non-tribal candidates to be selected.

If Reeves had any sense she would have offset her massive tax grab by cutting back on the cash drain that the country faces for things like:- a) Overseas aid that costs us around £14 billion pa b) Accommodation costs for economic migrants who claim to be asylum seekers circa £32 billion pa Because of Reeves oversight she has given the far right a massive boost. I could add to the list but I will put my tin hat on now to weather the imminent storm of outrage.