How-To Geek
Program not Responding [Comic]
More mouse clicks will ‘solve that problem’ even faster!
Got Feedback? Join the discussion at discuss.howtogeek.com
Comments (16)
Akemi Iwaya (Asian Angel) is our very own Firefox Fangirl who enjoys working with multiple browsers and loves 'old school' role-playing games. Visit her on Twitter and Google+.
- Published 01/15/13




Yeah.This is almost always working.
If it isn’t,then try to shout at the monitor.
:D
If’ you’ve ever run a bad app or got a bad Internet connection then you’ve probably DONE IT!
Although the solution we see here would be new.
… And with that said, it’s time ONCE AGAIN for me to go nuclear with my Windows box. Too much bad code by all those moronic geniuses have clogged my system. Just for starters, Media Center seems to have got a mind of it’s own and wants to record 30 minute shows in 8 minute segments. Firefox is starting to fail and my Network components seem to only be able to find drivers every other boot. So there’s really nothing left to do blow it all out like a big giant constipated digital dump!
If only I 317 clicks was all it took then it might not be so painful, but I’m sure it will take a lot more!
My best solution: hold the power button for 5 secs. Problem solved! XD
I absolutely HATE that message! I used to bang on my mouse out of frustration, but of course that never mattered. Now I get up and walk away. If it’s still there when I come back, I do what @NSDCars5 does!!!
Try fixing the Outlook that way, leave to lose your e-mail.
Take it Geek Squad, you’re local Pizza Techs.
yes! and in worst case scenarios I have found slamming my wireless keyboard on my desk can help as well…but now I have to fix the little feet that hold it at an angle! :)
I have threaten the computer and have counted down from 10 with my finger on the power button, and I swear it unhoses itself around 3 everytime!
Get a screwdriver and sit it beside the computer where the monitor can see it.
Say in a calm, quiet tone “I’m not afraid to use it, you know.”
Wait for the problem to resolve itself.
@David. That is freaking hilarious!
So either I haven’t clicked enough or I’ve clicked too much? I’ll have to start keeping count…lol
2 David
“I’m afraid I can’t let you do that Dave.”
Maybe the good ol’ heave-ho might work better ;)
Even the 3-finger salute (Ctrl+Alt+Delete) doesn’t work anymore.