Solved How do I restart my computer

jro11 · Wednesday at 10:09 PM

Have I told you how many ways I HATE my Windows computers? (Don't answer this.) ...since OneDrive

Today, after spending a glorious 3 days off my computer, I started it up to ask a question (on an Android forum) about getting the Kenwood radio on my wife's newly purchased 2002 Toyota Tacoma truck to work, through the intermediary of an android app available through Google Play. While trying to compose my thread on the Android Central forum, the screens suddenly froze and I got the following message:

Now an email problem: Sorry, I'd already photographed and sent the screenshot I wanted to insert here, but trying to retrieve the email I got Outlook connected and then the error message

so now I'm not able to send email to myself either. Sorry, I'll get back when I've gotten somewhere if I ever get my email back.

Anyway back to the other computer problem...The error report I wanted to post seems a Microsoft BlueScreen post (sideways sad emoji) that says "Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you...0% complete...for more information about this issue and possible fixes, visit Experience the Power of AI with Windows 11 OS, Computers, & Apps | Microsoft Windows you call a support person, give them this info: Stop code: CLOCK.WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT"

This has remained on screen for over 2 hours. I can't restart or shutdown the portable because everything's frozen on screen(s). The only way I can see to do anything is to just wait for the battery to go dead.

WHAT DO I DO????

P.S. I'm sending this from another computer.

Brink · Wednesday at 10:13 PM

Hello,

You could use an available option in the tutorial below to restart the computer in Windows 11.

Restart Computer in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you different ways on how to restart your local Windows 11 computer. Restarting the computer will sign out all users, shut down the computer, and then automatically reboot the computer. When shutting down your PC, any open supported apps are registered for application...

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antspants · Wednesday at 10:13 PM

With your finger on the power button, hold it down until it reboots.
If we’re talking a desktop, there should be a restart button. But the above should do it for laptop or PC
You need to listen to the PC for an indication.
A beep from the PC BIOS. A horrified scream of defiance from the laptop.

Edit:
@Brink has simultaneously posted a link to other methods

jro11 · Wednesday at 11:47 PM

It worked...no screams...I think I'll just drop the Android/car radio problem...we lose cell phone service traveling from the bathroom to the kitchen in this house....Stupid of me to think anything circa 2002 would work today anyway...

Thank you

Berton · Thursday at 12:01 AM

There's also devices that can plug into the audio port and broadcast to an FM radio useful for broadcasting audio from a computer to a radio, made for playing from an MP3 player to a car radio.

dacrone · Thursday at 12:14 AM

Berton said:
There's also devices that can plug into the audio port and broadcast to an FM radio useful for broadcasting audio from a computer to a radio, made for playing from an MP3 player to a car radio.

you talkin about a bluetooth to aux fm transmitter? ahh the good ol' days in high school!

zbook · Thursday at 12:29 AM

Are the problems with the Dell laptop or the Gigabyte desktop?

At times it may be useful to reboot into Windows Recovery Environment (RE):

Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE) in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to boot to the advanced startup (WinRE) in Windows 11. The Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) is a companion operating system installed alongside Windows 11, typically in a separate partition, that can help with troubleshooting, recovery, or booting from...

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Please run the V2 log collector and post a share link:

BSOD - Posting Instructions

BSOD - Posting Instructions This will show you how to help provide needed information about your system and dump files. It will not contain any personal or sensitive information about you or your data. To get better help with your Windows BSOD issue, please read these instructions and follow...

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antspants · Thursday at 1:21 AM

jro11 said:
Stupid of me to think anything circa 2002 would work today anyway...

My son is circa 2002, he doesn't work either. At least not around his part of the house.

(I lie, he’s the editor of a political magazine)

Berton · Thursday at 9:19 AM

antspants said:
My son is circa 2002, he doesn't work either. At least not around his part of the house.

(I lie, he’s the editor of a political magazine)

How does that may you a liar?

antspants · Thursday at 12:07 PM

Berton said:
How does that may you a liar?

Well it doesn’t really. But I felt I made him sound totally lazy

Berton · Thursday at 1:51 PM

antspants said:
Well it doesn’t really. But I felt I made him sound totally lazy

Winuser · Thursday at 6:28 PM

For your Kenwood radio questions you should be able find a downloadloadable manual. I have done it fot two of my JVC radios. Kenwood has bought out JVC or JVC has bought out Kenwood.

antspants · Thursday at 6:30 PM

Winuser said:
For your Kenwood radio questions you should be able find a downloadloadable manual. I have done it fot two of my JVC radios. Kenwood has bought out JVC or JVC has bought out Kenwood.

I believe they merged into joint holding company. Mid 2000.