Experiencing crashes during Windows 10 installation due to BSODs

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ICareFTW
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09-30-2016, 03:31 PM

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The latest version for Windows 10 seemed to load through the settings interface, but I decided to install it so I could keep using my device normally without interruptions. Everything proceeded until the computer restarted. Once it restarted, it showed updates progressing slowly, but then stopped at around 30% and crashed. After rebooting, it returned to the updates screen but this time reached 43% before failing again. It would shut down by itself without any visible warning. Two error messages appeared during the process: one about a driver not loading properly and another related to a system page fault. Microsoft support claimed these were normal issues, but they insisted on remote access even after I cleaned the installation. They seemed unhelpful, especially since the previous person I consulted had already suggested a clean install. Now I’m stuck with continuous updates, while the old version still works perfectly. When I return to the desktop, I see an error stating the installation failed during the first boot, with code 0xC1900101 - 0x30018. What should I do about this frustrating problem? My system specs are: Intel Core i7 4790K, 4.4GHz, 32GB Corsair vengeance & g-skull, GTX 1080 g1, GTX 1150 gaming, MSI Z79 gaming, BIOS version 5. The steps I tried: cleaned the installation (no improvement), SFC scan found no file issues, reset BIOS and removed any overrides, used seatools to check drives – both showed no signs of failure.

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ZenaKing
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10-20-2016, 04:50 PM

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You didn't trigger the POS to run Win10, but you're expecting a more stable version like Win7 or Win9. If Win10 isn't the issue, let's begin with the fundamentals. Perform a Memtest86+ using a bootable ISO to check your RAM health. Identify the manufacturer of your hard drive and run their diagnostic tools to confirm it's functioning properly. Share your findings.

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Sunahh
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10-20-2016, 08:33 PM

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I’ll run a memtest now and I didn’t realize I’d used Seatools to check the hard drives—it came up clean.

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itsasnackle
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10-20-2016, 08:40 PM

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Seatools is a strong product. If it’s praised, the problem likely lies elsewhere.

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Skeetarr
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10-21-2016, 04:59 AM

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I'd recommend giving it a shot with W7, if it helps. It's the same as W10, right?

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damore1405
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10-22-2016, 01:21 PM

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Avoid recommending old and insecure operating systems.

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b0nez_haza
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10-22-2016, 02:18 PM

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It’s more about the operating system than Windows 10, and it remains secure with ongoing updates. You probably don’t realize how much cleanup you need to perform to restore it to a clean state. Plus, relying on third-party tools or the command prompt adds extra steps. I mentioned W7 is more like an OS than W10, and the main concern with it is steering clear of updates introduced after W8—some of those are essentially rebranded versions of older information.

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dcanuso
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10-22-2016, 10:35 PM

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With W10, I rely on LTSB which includes none of the extra features and avoids the clunky Aero design. Windows 7 is quite old and doesn't receive regular security updates—unlike Windows 10, which has been fixed for threats like Wannacry.

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xLikax
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10-23-2016, 06:45 AM

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Review the requested information carefully to ensure accuracy.

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ByFireBloods
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10-23-2016, 08:08 AM

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Sorry for the delayed response. My PC was left on overnight, and it appeared to run without any problems. When I opened the Windows 10 settings app again, the update began downloading once more. I think it’s the Windows 10 update since I haven’t experienced this before with any of these feature updates. Yes, I was thinking about reverting to Windows 7, as with Windows 10 it doesn’t enter sleep or hibernate modes when the PC is idle. Everything stays powered, and I can’t wake it up until I press the power button.