Check your setup carefully before installing OS on an SSD.
Check your setup carefully before installing OS on an SSD.
After two weeks of smooth operation, my PC began to fail, eventually freezing and displaying a blue screen. It now only boots into the blue error screen. Games often crash or fail to launch when I start Steam, even though everything worked fine before. My OS is installed on an SSD from Corsair Force LS CSSD-F240GBLS-BK 240GB SSD Sata III MLC Retail. I’ve used it for programs, OS, games, Origin, and Steam. For two weeks it performed perfectly, but recently it keeps freezing and showing errors. I’ve checked the SSD for damage—everything looks fine, no issues detected. Could you help me understand what’s happening? I’ve reinstalled the OS several times without fixing the problem. I also have Kaspersky antivirus installed, if you think a virus might be the cause. Please advise, and let me know tomorrow if I should try installing the OS on a regular hard drive to compare.
The Blue Screen error is commonly referred to as a system crash or blue screen of death. Next time this occurs, record the details. You can configure Windows not to restart automatically after such an event, allowing you time to note the issue. To do this, navigate to the System panel. In the left column, select "Advanced System Settings." A new panel will appear. Click the bottommost "Settings" button, then uncheck "Automatically restart," click OK, and your system will function as intended. This prevents automatic restarts, giving you space to document the error. Don’t forget to take a photo of your screen and share it here if helpful.
Hi, I've shared the photo for you to review. It indicates that the video card might be the issue.
It's quite helpful! Generally, driver issues are the main culprit for graphics cards. The typical solution involves removing the AMD drivers, restarting your system, and then reinstalling the newest versions. I'm not sure about AMD-specific steps, but you might want to enable the advanced settings in the setup. If available, choose a clean installation option. Limit the driver package to only what's necessary for your graphics card and any audio drivers it supports. Remove unnecessary software beyond the main graphics control panel if possible. After completing these steps, restart your computer again. If the issue persists, repeat with older drivers. If nothing works, it may indicate a faulty graphics card. As a final option, consider reinstalling Windows or using driver cleanup tools.
I attempted to reinstall the OS multiple times, so it’s not an SSD issue. I was able to install all the software on the SSD, including the graphics programs.