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Windows errors and Clippy haunt IT pros more than ghost trains

A UK theme park visitor encountered a terrifying sight not from the ghost train itself, but from a Windows Explorer error displayed in the gift shop. The "Memory could not be read" message in explorer.exe, likely stemming from a software or hardware issue, proved more frightening to the IT professional than the ride's spooky attractions. This incident sparked a humorous discussion about what constitutes a truly scary experience for IT professionals, with suggestions including an undead AI assistant like Clippy or a disruptive Windows Update. AI

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IMPACT Minimal impact; highlights common software glitches rather than AI advancements.

RANK_REASON This is a humorous anecdote about a common software error, not a significant AI development.

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 · Richard Speed ·

    Who needs ghost train scares when Windows is such a fright?

    <h4>Things that go bork in the night</h4> <p><strong>Bork!Bork!Bork!</strong> What frightens you? What, as an IT professional, would make you shriek like a small child? What tech horrors are lurking under your bed?…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_…