Common hiccups on Windows 10 system
Common hiccups on Windows 10 system
I just encountered a problem with my Windows setup. From the description you shared, it seems to be related to stuttering. This issue appears when the system idles for a while and then tries to use input, causing a complete stutter lasting about five seconds. It also happens when connecting or disconnecting USB devices. The stuttering occurs during normal Windows operation every few seconds, and after it stops, I notice a sudden CPU usage spike. Sometimes the spike is linked to specific apps, other times it seems system-wide. There are also periods where the whole system freezes for 2 to 5 seconds, with the mouse and keyboard lagging but the system still responding. Based on the conversation, I've tried reseating the CPU, applying thermal paste, testing RAM, swapping drives, and even cleaning the installation. The PSU looks fine, temperatures are normal, and no USB ports are faulty. All ports work properly. I suspect a kernel or firmware USB interrupt issue. The problem disappeared when switching to Linux, but I can't stay on Linux because most of my work is in Windows. As a game developer, this is really frustrating.
Check your current power configuration. Switching to High performance may increase usage, so consider why it functions correctly on Linux. A faulty driver in Windows could be the issue, while a stable Linux driver might resolve the problem.
I also considered adjusting power settings to high performance and fine-tuning other configurations to unlock maximum capability. However, it didn’t work. Based on suggestions from chatgpt, I tried Ubuntu Live and found it functioned well. I suspected a driver-related problem, so I used DDU for troubleshooting. Still no success. After reinstalling Windows, I realized old drivers might have been removed during the installation. I thought about installing a completely new kernel since Windows isn’t familiar with it. I fully switched to Linux and assumed drivers would need to be flushed. Since the new OS didn’t retain any old files, I reinstalled Windows again, making sure no drivers were downloaded. I disconnected the system from the internet entirely. Despite these efforts, the setup kept stuttering right after completion, leading me to believe a faulty Windows installation or update might be the cause.