The OS can be hijacked, corrupted and more. Same old story. You never opt out of backups and then try Windows and the maker's repair methods. Try REFRESH first. Here's an article on that.
https://www.google.com/#q=window+8+refresh
Bob
I turned on my ASUS transformer book, logged on, and for some reason it didn't go to the start screen. Instead, i was stuck at a blue screen with a wifi and easy access button. The power button does nothing, and it eventually went black after playing an error message sound. The white light near my webcam is on, but my screen has nothing other than my mouse pointer. This either leads to being hacked with a virus, or my pc just being uncooperative? Anyone have an idea of what the &%$# is going on? Or is it just acting up like it usually does.

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