Have you experienced a ban on Windows?
Have you experienced a ban on Windows?
Three days before, my PC started having several issues. Windows was not working correctly—it wouldn’t connect to Ethernet, sound wasn’t working, and the search bar was broken. When I checked Device Manager, everything seemed fine. I tried Windows' built-in troubleshooters, but they didn’t help. The search bar would only let me search in C: drive, saying I needed to adjust some settings, but even after doing so, it still didn’t work. I ran SFC and DISM commands in CMD, but they reported that everything was fine, which was clearly not the case. Windows Defender asked me to open a specific setting, but whenever I tried, it required a restart. I restarted multiple times, yet the setting never opened. Also, when attempting to reboot or shut down, an app named Task Host (linked to language settings) was preventing it. At that point, I suspected a rootkit or some kind of malware. I decided to download an antivirus via a USB stick, but I couldn’t find an offline installer. (I later realized I could have installed it directly to the USB, but I didn’t think of it at the time.) I then tried repairing Windows using an ISO, but that didn’t work either. Since I had cloned my OS when changing my SSD, I thought the issue might be related to that, so I decided to do a fresh install. I tried four different Windows 11 ISOs in two different versions, adjusting every setting on Rufus—bypassing security checks, leaving it at default, trying nearly all possible configurations. I experimented with different disk formats (NTFS, FAT32, exFAT), always using GPT. I also tested multiple ISO burning tools (Rufus, Ventoy, Balena Etcher), but nothing worked. Frustrated, I gave up on Windows and installed Linux. Before doing so, I ran MemTest86 from a Linux live USB for five hours, and no issues were found. Linux installed flawlessly and has been running perfectly since then. Later, I tried burning a Windows 10 ISO using WoeUSB on Linux and then Rufus on another Windows-based PC, but that also didn’t work. However, a month ago, I had successfully installed Windows 11 using the same USB stick on another PC. BIOS Settings & Attempts I adjusted multiple BIOS settings: TPM 2.0 → Enabled XMP → Disabled CSM Support → Disabled Fast Boot → Disabled Secure Boot → Tried both Enabled & Disabled I even reset my BIOS twice and reinstalled the latest firmware version. I tested almost every USB port, both USB 3.0 and 2.0 on my motherboard, and finally installed Linux using my case's I/O port without any issue. Whenever I tried installing Windows, the error messages indicated something was wrong with the ISO, but I tested almost every Windows 11 ISO I could find. Most of the time, the installation would partially complete before throwing an error. At this point, I have no idea what’s wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. System Specifications (Relevant to Issue): Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite RAM: Patriot Viper Steel 2x8 GB 3200 MHz SSD 1: Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB (Tried installing Windows here, but part of it now has Linux, and the remaining space is reserved for Windows) SSD 2: SanDisk SDSSDH3 500GB HDD: HGST HTS725050A7E630
I agree, since all components of my PC were launched during the Windows 10 period.
Check alternative operating systems or virtual environments. Use pre-installed drivers from the device manufacturer or compatible software. Consider booting into a live environment to test driver installation.
I don’t understand the specific issue yet. It seems the installer encountered a problem, but I need more details about the error message or behavior. Could you clarify what happened? It’s also worth checking if your hard drive might be failing, as that could cause similar issues.
I set up Linux on that storage correctly and have been using it. I’m currently running tests, but since I recently replaced the SSD, the problem might not be there. I was fine with Windows until three days ago, and it still works with Linux. I’m encountering many errors, such as 0x080070216, and most of the time it displays “Windows installation failed.”