It’s like this with a blue screen. You used to tell you what went wrong but now it just shows a :-( Which is pathetic.
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GenosseFlosse@feddit.org 3 weeks agoThe problem is that someone decided to dumb down the error message to not scare users, instead of passing on the real error code from the application.
echodot@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
ayyy@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
The tiny text and QR code actually have the error still. It’s just the frowny face is 10x the font size.
echodot@feddit.uk 3 weeks ago
They’re just generic error messages though. If you actually want to know what went wrong you have to go into the error log, which hopefully you actually have access to. If it just blue screens on boot your SOL unless you’re in a corporate environment with external logs.
Appoxo@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 weeks ago
On top of that, the logs for the actual support technicians are scattered all across the filesystem.
C:\ProgramData\
C:\Users\AppData\RoamingorLocalor maybeLocalLow
C:\Windows\Temp
It’s own install folder
C:\Programs
C:\Programs (x86)Like…why (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻)
GenosseFlosse@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Maybe one folder was so full, they had to open up a new, bigger folder…?
spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
The “Repair application?” was far more alarming to my visiting friend than an “No Internet connection.” would have been. It is astounding that any company would put out such complete shit.
mirshafie@europe.pub 3 weeks ago
Imagine they removed the oil, engine and fuel lamps, and the while driving:
Car Malfunctioning. Attempt Repair?
FordBeeblebrox@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Sorry, your subscription to CarRepair has expired. Would you like to renew for $29.99 recurring monthly and allow your car to start again? Clippy can wait forever and even has tips about roadside engine repair!*
*tips included with paid subscription
GenosseFlosse@feddit.org 3 weeks ago
Your HP car is out of driving fluid! Would you like to order a 50l of original quality driving fluid cartridge for only 4999.95 ? Using illegal aftermarket driving fluid voids warranty!