PC freezes on startup
PC freezes on startup
Hello everyone.
This issue began after my relocation about a month ago. I encountered a BSOD CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED Error. Clearing the hard disk resolved it. My operating system is now running on an SSD with a clean installation.
Currently, my computer frequently freezes during startup, especially when prompted for BIOS settings. Forcing a shutdown helps temporarily, though I often have to do this multiple times before it works correctly. Once fixed, it starts normally.
What I’ve attempted:
- Ran memtest86 without errors
- Disconnected and reconnected all cables
- Updated drivers
- Performed a clean Windows installation
It seems the problem might be hardware-related, but I’m not certain. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
post describes BIOS verifying all connections. Any obstruction could halt it. Consider disabling USB first to rule it out completely. If that doesn't work, try shutting it off—though I'm not sure Windows supports it. For troubleshooting, check if your BIOS is up to date. The PSU only comes with a two-year warranty; after that, reliability drops significantly. It might be the PSU itself, possibly around four years old.