Restarting Random PCs
Restarting Random PCs
Hello, your computer built a few months ago is experiencing unexpected restarts. I attempted a fresh install of the CPU and GPU, possibly addressing the issue. I also ran stress tests on the CPU, GPU, and RAM for about 30 minutes to an hour to check for crashes, but it didn’t happen. Now it still restarts randomly, around two to three times a week at most. Could you help figure out what might be causing this? Thank you!
You're checking what's happening during a random restart. It seems to be related to Windows 11, but there might be no bluescreen—just a normal restart without warnings.
Open the Event Viewer to look for a bluescreen. If you spot bugcheck, it might help identify the issue. In my situation, the problem was likely the Nvidia driver. Keep in mind that a GPU crash doesn’t always mean hardware failure—it could stem from software conflicts. For instance, I once took a shower and woke up at the login screen after leaving Netflix paused for about an hour.
Observing volmgr immediately prior to bugcheck indicates the disk was removed or lost power.
Navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump and verify presence of minidump files. If found, return to Windows and transfer the Minidump directory to the Downloads folder (desktop works if OneDrive isn't syncing). Compress the copied folder and include it in a post.
Post refers to the process of analyzing or reviewing system logs and data after an event, often used in troubleshooting or debugging. Your minidump files are likely containing detailed information about what happened during the issue.