There are a lot of options when I boot that stick, including repair tools where you can do many things including Refresh This PC and save your files.
I restarted my computer this morning, and received the blue screen with stop code: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL instead of the login screen. I've been trying to get into safe mode all day without success. I have restarted numerous times, tried the windows button w/ R, ctrl/shift/r, and F8. The computer goes into auto-repair but I end up with the same blue screen. Anyone know of a way to get past this? Thanks Much!

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