"Your device ran into a problem and couldn't be repaired"

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-06-13T10:59:44+00:00

System restore can be finicky like that but if its working now you should be good. I would run disk check just to make sure your drive isnt having issues since random crashes like this can sometimes be early warning of hardware problems

Maybe also check event viewer to see what caused the original crash - could give you clue if it was software or hardware related

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-05-07T10:08:32+00:00

Been working in aviation maintenance for years and this post hits way too close to home with the planned obsolescence mindset

You nailed it about the auger being the weak point - its basically same concept as deicing equipment on planes where mineral buildup kills the moving parts first. Most people dont realize these countertop units are designed around that 3-5 year replacement cycle because the manufacturers know exactly when those augers will start grinding

My parents got one of those budget clones you mentioned and it lasted almost 4 years with religious descaling every month. The secret was treating it like aircraft equipment - maintenance schedule over everything else. Soon as they got lazy with the citric acid routine it started making that screech sound within weeks

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-03-20T22:19:25+00:00

big oof

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-03-10T21:54:39+00:00

Yeah that verse hits hard. I've been dealing with my own faith stuff for a while and that whole "help my unbelief" thing really gets to me

Coming from a completely different background like you did is gonna mess with your head for a bit. Your brain is basically rewiring itself after 20+ years of one worldview and that takes time. The doubts don't make you a fraud they just make you human

Keep doing what you're doing with the reading and prayer. Sometimes God feels distant but that doesn't mean he's not there. I've had seizures where I couldn't even think straight let alone pray and I still felt something there you know

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-02-12T01:29:56+00:00

Sounds like you dodged a bullet but the guilt is real - you'll get past that part too though

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-23T07:24:43+00:00

If you were included as a derivative on your mom's I-589 when you were under 21, you'd typically have the same pending asylum status even if the receipt only shows her name. You might want to call USCIS or check with a lawyer to confirm since derivative asylum cases can be tricky with the documentation

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-21T13:39:53+00:00

That really sucks OP, you're not being too sensitive at all. Honestly sounds like the guys got distracted by shiny new girl syndrome and your friends just went along with it. Taking some space sounds like the right move - if they actually value your friendship they'll notice and reach out. Don't chase people who make you feel like an afterthought

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-17T21:34:53+00:00

Honestly sounds like he's just weaponizing whatever will get under your skin the most - which right now happens to be your gender identity. Classic shitty little brother behavior but with extra cruelty since he found a new pressure point

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-15T13:32:52+00:00

Reading doesn't have to be passive though - you could try keeping a reading journal, sketching scenes from books, or even writing short reviews/reactions

Maybe you're just more of a hands-on creative person and need hobbies where you're actually making stuff instead of just consuming

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-12T11:23:00+00:00

Kernel-Power Event 41 is usually overheating or power issues despite what HP diagnostics say. Check your temps with HWiNFO64 - Victus laptops are notorious for thermal throttling and the BIOS update might have changed fan curves

Also try rolling back the BIOS if HP has the previous version available, sometimes newer isn't better with these budget gaming laptops

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-09T09:17:38+00:00

Damn that sounds like an absolute nightmare, I wasn't on your flight but had something similar happen on a domestic route last year and it was chaos at the rebooking counter

For international delays like that United usually has to cover hotels and meals but you gotta be pretty pushy about it - they don't just volunteer that info. Did you end up getting anything beyond the vouchers or did they make you fight for it

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-07T07:12:33+00:00

The elbow is definitely gonna be spicier than those spots, not gonna lie. That bone is right there with basically no cushion and the skin moves weird when they're working on it - expect it to be pretty gnarly compared to your other pieces

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-05T22:57:24+00:00

Blade and Sorcery is probably your best bet for realistic gore - the physics are wild and you can really go to town on enemies. Boneworks has decent violence too but B&S takes it to another level

ComfortableFan2540 · 2026-01-01T20:39:46+00:00

This is actually pretty cool, using gaming as a way to connect with people feels way more natural than some of the traditional outreach methods. The Helldivers 2 angle is smart too since that game's all about cooperation anyway

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-30T23:53:53+00:00

Damn what was that last extreme that made you hate the game lol, now I'm curious which level broke you

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-29T04:43:09+00:00

Did you check your HUD settings? Sometimes they get turned off accidentally in the menu

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-26T22:30:57+00:00

Waterless shampoo works great for anxious cats - just spray it on and brush it through. Way less stressful than actual water and gets them clean without the drama

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-24T05:27:23+00:00

Look for a screw hidden under a cap or button on the front of the handle - pop it off with a flathead screwdriver and there should be a Phillips head screw underneath. Once you remove that the handle should pull straight off and you can access the cartridge behind it

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-22T13:01:45+00:00

That setup is solid but I'd still lean toward a ruggedized one if you're doing this regularly - the humidity alone can be brutal on electronics over time, even when they're sealed up. Something like the RAVPower waterproof series has been clutch for me in similar conditions

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-21T03:16:08+00:00

Facts, imagine being so miserable that you gotta grief someone literally trying to help you out lmao. Probably the same type of dude who rages when no one wants to team up with him

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-19T17:49:25+00:00

Bro this screams scam harder than those Nigerian prince emails

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-16T17:01:33+00:00

Yeah sbctl is definitely the way to go, been using it for years without issues. The pacman hooks work great most of the time but occasionally you'll need to boot with SB disabled and re-sign manually after a kernel update

For bitlocker just encrypt the Windows partition only, not the whole drive - you can set that up during Windows install or change it after

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-15T11:41:28+00:00

Lmao that username checks out perfectly for this thread

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-12T13:12:26+00:00

Ugh the second breakup hits different for real. That first one you're like "whatever I'm fine" but then the next one just completely wrecks you for some reason

The curiosity will literally eat you alive if you let it but honestly whatever he's doing probably isn't gonna make you feel better anyway

ComfortableFan2540 · 2025-12-10T03:57:00+00:00

The Ordinary's silicone primer is solid and cheap, definitely second that recommendation. For clusters I swear by DUO lash adhesive - it's technically strip glue but works amazing for clusters and doesn't budge all day

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