A Win11 Quirk...
A Win11 Quirk...
I'm working on reinstalling windows on my PC, which is likely the first attempt to fix issues from a previous post.
The update is fully taking up my main monitor, but my secondary screen still shows full functionality.
I’m not looking for answers yet since it seems to be installing normally; I just want to discuss any theories about what might be going on.
Here’s the video link describing the situation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JrWJwwa...p=drivesdk
Godspeed
Update: it just occurred as soon as I posted...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ju-dLEg...p=drivesdk
is it still being installed? i don't have two monitors, so i can't say what's normal on a second display during an install. how are the installation windows? i assume you didn't exit the installer because it wouldn't show anything on the second screen. you're not doing this: how to - windows 11 clean install tutorial this guide is meant to walk you through a clean Windows 11 installation, version 23H2 or later, and can also apply to older versions with minor visual differences but mostly similar screens... forums.
No longer installing, the computer crashed and needed a manual restart. This reminds me of something from a previous post. I'm reinstalling using the usual method: downloading Win11 files from the Microsoft Store on a different laptop. Connect the USB to the damaged PC, open it, click setup.exe, choose options (like keeping files and apps), let it reinstall. This usually worked before, but this is my first time using two monitors during the process.
That is a repair install. It seems strange to me that it lets you do anything on the 2nd monitor when its running an install.
I would suggest a clean install and if you still run into problems, need to look at hardware.
Clean will use that USB but you boot off it and it wipes windows completely and starts with new drivers. Since you only have one drive, I would copy any info you need to keep as it will be deleted during a clean install. After a clean install, only thing on PC will be windows. Unless you had multiple physic drives, it ignores all the other drives. but I see you don't
So don't do it unless you ready.
You are only one bios behind so it shouldn't be cause. Shame ubuysa didn't see other thread in time.
I've discovered that my chipset drivers were installed improperly, and I'm tracing this issue before proceeding with a clean install.
I'm unsure about doing a clean install since I have a large amount of data—about a trillion gigabytes—which would require time to back up (my existing backups are only a week old).
Of course, I'll carry out a clean install only if it seems necessary as a final option.
I don't recall the last PC I owned that had just one drive. Back then, I experienced some bad luck and realized I should have at least two drives for backup. Windows and drives worked better then, it's a distant memory, but I still have three drives now. One of them is empty.
Initially, some backfilling of relevant details was needed. The scannow detected corruption and resolved it, which helped locate the missing drivers. The Dskchk passed for the c: drive as well. Additionally, I installed several other drives—combining SSD active use with HDD cold storage—and listed my C drive in the specifications in a previous post. I've also updated the drivers and will provide an update within 24 hours.
Consider attempting this alternative method as well, offering a more intricate approach to resolving window issues.
Launch PowerShell with administrative privileges.
Paste the following command into the window:
Repair-WindowsImage -Online -RestoreHealth
Press Enter
Next, execute SFC /scannow
Press Enter
If necessary, restart the PC for the SFC process to apply changes, as certain fixes depend on a restart.
The initial command addresses files that SFC relies on for cleanup, while SFC itself handles system file verification.
DISM is used in the first step to repair system components.