Repeated system crashes after installation
Repeated system crashes after installation
I've created a new setup and transferred my SSD with Windows 10 already set up from the previous system. Now, almost every day I encounter 1 or 2 blue screens with various errors. The error messages include EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION, bad pool header, corrupted expool, etc. After seeking advice, suggestions were given to perform a clean installation since the hardware changes are likely causing problems with my current Windows 10. I attempted to 'Reset my PC' while keeping all files and removing apps, but that didn't resolve the issue. I've prepared a bootable USB with the Windows installation media. A support representative advised a custom install and mentioned that my Users folder would be moved to a Windows.old directory. My concern is that some files are located outside this folder, and I have multiple directories in the root. I need guidance on how to safely carry out this installation without losing data from the Users folder. I don't want to risk losing important items like Steam screenshots or other valuable files. I can't afford to back up hundreds of GB onto a backup CD. I also prefer using another drive only when absolutely necessary. How can I complete the installation without losing my files?
To be certain, you should have a backup in place. Uploading your file to the cloud is a good option if you plan to do so. Google provides 15GB of free storage.
Consider running sysprep first, ensuring you boot into safe mode or something long enough. Execute %WINDIR%\system32\sysprep\sysprep.exe /generalize /shutdown. This prepares the install while preserving your data, though it doesn’t always succeed. The main problem is the significant hardware change, which isn’t typically well-supported in Windows.
Windows.old contains everything from earlier versions found. This indicates you cannot format the drive during installation. Doing so would erase the entire partition. What existed on older hardware differs from what’s available now. Major changes like switching from AMD to Intel need a fresh setup for proper function.
So I upgraded from an i5-4430 to an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X. Because of that, I figured a clean install would make sense. Thanks!
It would make sense to consider this. While it might work in some cases, such as moving from a certain type of CPU to another, the differences between architectures mean it wouldn't be straightforward. Even swapping from an FX CPU to a Ryzen would likely cause problems.