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TwilightZone

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3. It doesn't need to be an hour.

Reply to leftieNanner (Reply #1)

Sat May 11, 2024, 08:23 PM

May 2024

Usually, just a reboot is fine. If you do shut down, there's no reason to leave it off for an hour - nothing is going to happen in that hour beyond the first 15 seconds or so. That's long enough to reset most hardware.

The fake alert windows can also often be closed simply by pressing CTRL + F4.

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Fake threat? [View all] madamesilverspurs May 2024 OP

Turn your computer off for at least an hour leftieNanner May 2024 #1

It doesn't need to be an hour. TwilightZone May 2024 #3

It took longer for us leftieNanner May 2024 #5

Thanks, please see my edit. madamesilverspurs May 2024 #8

Thanks, please see my edit. madamesilverspurs May 2024 #6

Fake, Fake, Fake. usonian May 2024 #2

Thanks, please see my edit. madamesilverspurs May 2024 #7

Have a good rest. usonian May 2024 #9

The fake alert windows can often be closed by pressing CTRL + F4. TwilightZone May 2024 #4