Pc freezes after log in
Pc freezes after log in
Hey,
Since I recently purchased and set up WE (wallpaper engine), my computer has been behaving oddly. After installing it, I applied some wallpapers, but when I restarted the PC, it began freezing. The screen would turn black, and strange white pixel patterns would appear.
I disabled the boot-up option in WE, which resolved the issue temporarily. However, I still wanted to try again because changing wallpapers repeatedly after a reboot was frustrating.
The PC froze once more, so I reached out to the WE developer. He advised me to uninstall Afterburner and related tools, especially RivaTuner if installed together. He explained that these programs interfere with Wallpaper Engine, which is meant to be independent. He said it’s like an attack—similar to cheats in games, where they disrupt normal operation.
He clarified that the engine was built carefully, not interacting with hardware or settings, but still vulnerable to interference from other applications. He mentioned that if there were a defense mechanism, it would prevent such issues.
After uninstalling, my PC became more stable, though it still froze occasionally. I eventually removed WE and tried restarting, but the problem persisted. I followed his instructions to boot in safe mode, removing files in the ACE folder, and then returning to normal startup. This only improved network and sound connections, which I had previously broken trying to fix things.
He suggested checking for overclocking software that might have been triggered during a malfunction. He thought the settings could have been saved to the BIOS, which might explain the ongoing issues.
I shared some screenshots and a video of my problem with him, and he pointed me to a Reddit thread where others reported similar issues and offered solutions.
I’m still experiencing errors (see links), such as applications being blocked from accessing graphics hardware. This seems related to my own problems.
Video of the issue:
https://youtu.be/rq4xPugukic
Screenshots from our conversation:
https://goo.gl/photos/Fxq1U1mHnYV6Si6s6
And a link to the Reddit post:
https://goo.gl/photos/KR3EQVv5PzLXgFn99
I’m hoping someone can assist me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
And thank you for reading all this.
For the drivers, I would transfer them from another system to a thumb drive. If you don’t have a friend with a PC, you can ask a neighbor. Also, you might visit a library and use that PC to download the driver. Then update it from there.
Have you checked the BIOS yet? Resetting it to the standard settings should assist in starting the system. Have you removed the CMOS yet? That could aid booting if you can’t reach the BIOS.
You may attempt fixing the startup using the OS system disk. Finally, you can try reinstalling the operating system with the system disk.
I viewed your video and examined your images. It seems the issue is hardware-related, possibly with your GPU experiencing problems. Consider using a different connector such as HDMI, Display Port, or DVI-D. Check if any recent actions with WE program affected your GPU. Try connecting to your on-board graphics via the motherboard and remove all associated drivers and programs. Reinstall the drivers and restart with the GPU connected. If this doesn’t resolve it, perform a fresh Windows installation to address any deeply embedded system bugs.
If removing the software doesn't resolve the issue, Windows might actually require a reinstall. It's also wise to update the graphics drivers beforehand.
The graphics card usually performs better once Windows is reinstalled and the card is properly installed.
I've already removed WE and didn't make any changes.
@Jwpanz: I'm sorry for downvoting your answer, it might have been an accident and I'm unsure how to reverse it. If the issue is a GPU problem, why does everything appear normal when I start in safe mode? Also, how can I boot using my onboard graphics? And what about installing new drivers? My PC freezes after every action, I don't have internet access in safe mode, so I can't download anything there either. I also don't have another PC to save them onto a USB drive.
Sdr123:
@terry4536: I've already removed WE, nothing changed.
@Jwpanz: (sorry for downvoting my answer, did it by mistake and I don't know how to reverse it.) If the issue is a GPU problem, why do all systems appear normal when I start in safe mode? Also, how can I boot using my onboard graphics? And what if I need to install new drivers? My PC freezes after every action, I don't have internet access in safe mode so I can't download anything there either. I also don't have another PC to download them onto and transfer to a USB drive.
@terry4536: How can I get drivers installed when my PC freezes after each action? Also, without an internet connection in safe mode, I can't download them. I also lack another PC to save them on and load onto a USB stick.
For the drivers, I would transfer them from another system to a thumb drive. If you don’t have a friend with a PC, you can ask a neighbor. Also, you might visit a library and use that PC to download the driver. Then update it from there.
Have you checked the BIOS yet? Resetting it to the standard settings should assist in starting the system. Have you removed the CMOS yet? That could aid booting if you can’t reach the BIOS.
You may attempt fixing the startup using the OS system disk. Finally, you can try reinstalling the operating system with the system disk.