Error occurred while loading optimized settings for Windows.
Error occurred while loading optimized settings for Windows.
Hello, I realized I left my old OC profile in the BIOS from when I used the 8700K, but I managed to stay stable in Windows. It only broke once I switched off the overclock and loaded the default optimized settings. I can still access BIOS, which has always been possible for me.
It looks like you can still access the system. The new CPU now has eight cores compared to six, so make sure all are activated. Did you install Windows yourself? The installation might have used a UEFI and cleared the CMOS, which could affect BIOS settings. Windows is known to have issues with such configurations—double-check Secure Boot as well.
All processors are active, detection in BIOS works correctly, and everything about my PC has been handled by me. I've experimented with various boot configurations as you suggested—UEFI, Legacy, etc.—but it's hard to believe I'm still questioning my own logic. At the moment, just applying the "Optimized Default Settings" is what finally got Windows to start.
Consider your storage setup carefully, as configurations can differ between boards. If the settings were altered after Windows installation, it may prevent the system from booting properly. This includes checking whether the main drive is set to SATA, IDE, AHCI, RAID, etc. Your drive doesn’t appear to support IDE, but you should explore available options in the BIOS to find a suitable setting. This should help resolve the issue.
Do you have the previous CPU? If yes, check if Windows can boot with old configurations. If it works, wait five minutes after startup, then shut down the PC using Windows shutdown. After that, attempt to clear CMOS and restart Windows again. If it doesn’t succeed, it might be because the new CPU is mistakenly identifying you as using an older model—hard to tell for sure.
I still have my old CPU, but I managed to fix everything by overclocking it. It now runs smoothly. Your advice was helpful! Thanks for your input—those other methods didn’t work, though. It seems the best approach was entering BIOS and adjusting the settings.