I used event viewer just a second before you PM me back for the CHDSK results . I uploaded the results of the the program https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xILJjscF5axp1ea__efaVrAvNP1RSGD5/view?usp=sharing
as far as I can tell nothing's wrong (but I'm still a totally newbie with a computer)
Oh I forgot to mention it took a long time to get from 16% to the desktop..over 30mins
@Madamelee Yes, the chkdsk results look fine. Please now check your RAM. The most thorough tool is MemTest86, which requires a blank USB stick, or you can erase one to create the tool. Here's where to download it, and a very thorough guide for running it:
https://www.memtest86.com/index.html
https://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/memtest86_memory_guide/
If you don't have a spare USB stick, you can try the built-in Microsoft tool. However, it's not as reliable, so if your RAM passes, that doesn't necessarily mean it's fine. This guide is for Windows 8:
https://winaero.com/blog/how-to-diagnose-memory-using-memory-diagnostics-tool-in-windows-8/
