Files are constantly damaging and triggering repeated BSOD errors.
Files are constantly damaging and triggering repeated BSOD errors.
Intel core i7 11700
MSI Z590-A PRO
Corsair 16gb 3200MHz (2x8gb) – now upgraded to 32gb
1tb western digital SSD
2tb Seagate HDD
RTX 3080 10gb GPU
Corsair RM850 power supply
Windows 10
Short history – I experienced BSODs during downloads, mostly with uncorrectable errors or system exceptions. A reset helped temporarily, but a full reinstall didn’t resolve it. Recently, the issue shifted to a new BSOD and complete boot failure. Windows won’t repair itself, and even a reset fails.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated to get this working again and fix the ongoing problems? Could there be additional hardware faults or malware involved? Reformatting the SSD might be worth considering?
I think the Seagate HDD is deteriorating quickly. Even though Windows indicated they were fine, two units stopped working. Perform a chkdsk scan and check for damaged sectors.
Verify the S.M.A.R.T. information for the SSD and HDD. Look for any recorded mistakes.
Thank you both - I initially thought the SSD was the problem since downloading to both the SSD and HDD caused identical BSOD issues, but now I might consider swapping it out after this new update.
Get a restricted test copy of Hard Disk Sentinel Pro and it will display the condition of every disk drive.
I'm still having trouble starting because of the critical_process_failed problem. If I manage to get past that, I should check everything else. Otherwise, I could replace the SSD or remove it and see if Windows installs automatically on the HDD.
Yes, it's possible to set up Windows on a hard disk, but unless your storage has sufficient free space (minimum 50GB in an unallocated area), you'll likely need to back up all information and let Windows erase the drive. It's advised to use only one drive during installation to ensure the boot sector remains on the intended device. Additional drives can be added after the initial Windows setup.
SSD was taken out. HDD was reformatted and a fresh Windows installation was done. It's working now, though the BSOD during downloads still happens.
The formatting of the HHD won't resolve a failed drive. It might recreate bad sectors but won't actually fix anything. How did the outcome look when you executed chkdsk from the command prompt?
Thank you for the update. My C: drive used to be an SSD, but I removed it after suspecting it had failed due to the BSOD. The HDD was a backup drive, which I reformatted and now use as my main drive with the latest Windows install. Could this new BIOS assist with the problem or is it just a minor issue? Appreciate your response either way.