Error messages during installation of Windows 11 and BSOD-related service exceptions
Error messages during installation of Windows 11 and BSOD-related service exceptions
I sent in a return request for my CPU thinking it was the cause, but it turned out to be unrelated. The other problems seemed linked to a driver issue, so I reinstalled Windows and encountered errors during setup. I've attached the minidump files for both issues. My system specs include an Intel i9-14900K, MSI Z790 Tomahawk motherboard, 32GB Corsair Vengeance RAM, Gigabyte Waterforce 5080, plus an NVMe drive and a Kingston SATA SSD.
These aren't regular minidumps. They lack a file extension and are under 1kb. When opened in a hex editor, they resemble shortcut files. Copying files from the minidump directory usually results in shortcuts rather than actual copies. Check the C:\Windows\Minidump folder for any minidump files. If present, move the folder to your Downloads folder (or use the desktop if OneDrive isn't available). Compress the moved folder and attach it to a post. Please adhere strictly to instructions since Windows discourages changes in this area.
It seems Windows has been damaged. Storage problems might be the cause, especially since two of the issues involve storage drivers while the last one points to a Windows driver. Because of the page file, crashes in storage and memory can appear alike, making it likely a memory-related problem. Random driver corruption is possible since no specific driver error is clear. More dump files could provide better insight. Given your 14th generation Intel system, which has had many issues, a voltage-related failure often points to memory problems.