Won't let me get past pop ups - has happened 3 times

pinkdirted  Please remove your Mods folder and test.  You don't need to save your progress.

Additionally, it's best not to play while running from battery, as this will run down the battery quickly and also lower the performance you see.  Most laptops are designed to throttle performance to preserve battery life, and these settings may not be reachable by the user.