Computer Update (sort of fix) · 11:28pm Oct 25th, 2017
On Monday, I purchased a new used computer from a neighbor. So far, it's functioning quite well (I can even play Overwatch on it... if I could fix the glitch preventing it from starting. Low priority, though). I still want to fix the laptop, though...
And my computer is now kaput.
Glad to see you got a good one. Laptop from your description still sounds like bad ram or dying hdd. Both exhibit your symptoms. Good luck.