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PrestonYork
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Apr 17, 2025

Cannot load Windows

Hi, I cannot boot my laptop. It was working fine until my Bluetooth disappeared and i restored to an earlier time. I restarted the laptop and since then all I get is the blue screen, stop code CRITICAL PROCESS DIED.

I've tried everything I can think of and read lots online and watched many videos. I cannot boot into safe mode, I cannot reset the laptop, I've tried system restore using command prompt (I saw how to do this online), that never worked either. I use my laptop for watching YouTube, playing ages of empires 2 and writing the occasional letter. I'm reasonably computer savvy (for a computer user) and can follow instructions but I know nothing compared to the people on here. If anybody could help me I would be very grateful.

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    Audret
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    If you've exhausted all other options and still cannot resolve the issue, your last resort may be to reset or clean install Windows. This will erase all data, so proceed with caution:

    1. Boot from the installation media.
    2. Go to Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
    3. Follow the prompts, and choose to keep or remove your files.

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