to add, after step 4:
4a. i waited a little longer and noticed a jagged dialogue window popped up (attached). i tried to input my password, but neither mouse nor keyboard was functional. i waited again, and later proceeded to resume at step 5.
to add, after step 4:
4a. i waited a little longer and noticed a jagged dialogue window popped up (attached). i tried to input my password, but neither mouse nor keyboard was functional. i waited again, and later proceeded to resume at step 5.