Problem with Windows setup System frozen or unresponsive Installation halted or incomplete
Problem with Windows setup System frozen or unresponsive Installation halted or incomplete
Hello everyone, I've just completed a recent upgrade to my computer. I switched from Intel to AMD and updated the specifications accordingly. The system includes an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, a Wraith Stealth motherboard, an MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk motherboard, a GTX 1060 OC graphics card, 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro RAM at 3200MHz, a 2x8GB DDR4 memory module, a 16GB 3200MHz CL16 PSU, an MSI GeForce GTX 1060, an SSD with 256GB, and a 500GB version for gaming. After installation, everything ran smoothly until I noticed significant lag. I restarted multiple times, considered formatting and reinstalling Windows, but the issue persisted. Once I successfully reinstalled everything, it functioned well, though I encountered a persistent problem during reboots—appearing dots on the motherboard screen. After a few attempts, the mouse moved freely, but every 20 seconds it displayed a blue spinning circle. To troubleshoot, I tried several solutions: using three different Windows ISO files from Rufus, installing via Windows Media Creation Tool, downloading Windows through the troubleshooter (with plans to wipe partitions), replacing RAM, removing peripherals, testing various USBs, switching between SSD and old drive, updating the BIOS, and adjusting RAM profiles. I also noticed my friend with the same components is operating without issues. Recently, I attempted a Linux installation using Rufus, which worked flawlessly initially. Any advice or assistance would be greatly appreciated!
The desktop performed poorly not because the software wasn't installed after the hardware upgrade, but because something is fundamentally wrong with the hardware itself—especially since other installations have also failed. I experienced similar issues with a broken USB port on a motherboard, causing extreme lag in Windows 8.1 and 10, while Windows 7 with better USB support worked perfectly. This suggests the problem might be related to the motherboard, possibly due to a recent power surge that damaged it. That’s why Linux seems to function better now. I recommend replacing the motherboard.
Thanks for the feedback. It seems the motherboard might be the issue. I tested the .iso file on a friend's machine and it worked initially, but I can't boot from my computer now. I'm planning to return the motherboard for replacement and see how it performs with a new one.