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System fails to start Windows, reinstallation not possible.

System fails to start Windows, reinstallation not possible.

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Wa3llklick
Junior Member
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08-12-2016, 12:22 AM
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So let me simplify this for you. A few months back, my computer stopped working properly and kept restarting endlessly. After a reset, I managed to log into Windows but it crashed again soon after. Eventually, I couldn't access the system at all. I tried fixing everything—replacing RAM, CPU, GPU, SSD, etc.—but nothing helped. Eventually, I had to repair Windows, but whenever I tried to do that, the screen would flash and nothing would happen. I even reinstalled Windows 32-bit, but it kept failing with error codes like 0xc0000359. When I switched to 64-bit, it loaded files quickly but then looped back. After changing the USB drive to the new motherboard, things got worse: the system would crash on the motherboard and show a corrupted screen. Feeling exhausted, I took my PC to a repair shop hoping they could diagnose the problem. They confirmed it was a motherboard issue. I returned with the new board, swapped it in, and tried installing Windows again. The same problems appeared—SSD errors, boot loops, and corruption. I even tried a fresh USB drive for Windows 10, but it didn’t fix anything. Now I’m wondering if they misled me about checking my CPU or RAM. Should I consider returning the whole thing and starting over? I’ve owned this machine since early 2020, so it’s still covered under warranty. Just added a link to my PC build for reference.
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Wa3llklick
08-12-2016, 12:22 AM #1

So let me simplify this for you. A few months back, my computer stopped working properly and kept restarting endlessly. After a reset, I managed to log into Windows but it crashed again soon after. Eventually, I couldn't access the system at all. I tried fixing everything—replacing RAM, CPU, GPU, SSD, etc.—but nothing helped. Eventually, I had to repair Windows, but whenever I tried to do that, the screen would flash and nothing would happen. I even reinstalled Windows 32-bit, but it kept failing with error codes like 0xc0000359. When I switched to 64-bit, it loaded files quickly but then looped back. After changing the USB drive to the new motherboard, things got worse: the system would crash on the motherboard and show a corrupted screen. Feeling exhausted, I took my PC to a repair shop hoping they could diagnose the problem. They confirmed it was a motherboard issue. I returned with the new board, swapped it in, and tried installing Windows again. The same problems appeared—SSD errors, boot loops, and corruption. I even tried a fresh USB drive for Windows 10, but it didn’t fix anything. Now I’m wondering if they misled me about checking my CPU or RAM. Should I consider returning the whole thing and starting over? I’ve owned this machine since early 2020, so it’s still covered under warranty. Just added a link to my PC build for reference.

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KablooieKablam
Posting Freak
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08-13-2016, 05:53 AM
#2
Have you noticed any issues with the drive?
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KablooieKablam
08-13-2016, 05:53 AM #2

Have you noticed any issues with the drive?

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Violette159
Junior Member
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08-13-2016, 07:17 AM
#3
Similar to USB or hard drive problems? I checked the USB device recently and bought a fresh one just then, but the same issue persists.
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Violette159
08-13-2016, 07:17 AM #3

Similar to USB or hard drive problems? I checked the USB device recently and bought a fresh one just then, but the same issue persists.

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Inezze009
Senior Member
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08-14-2016, 04:39 PM
#4
Storage devices like SSDs and HDDs.
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Inezze009
08-14-2016, 04:39 PM #4

Storage devices like SSDs and HDDs.

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Matt_275
Junior Member
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08-17-2016, 05:22 PM
#5
The issue might have affected the hard drive depending on the motherboard problem. After checking your previous attempts, the next action should be installing Windows onto another available hard drive.
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Matt_275
08-17-2016, 05:22 PM #5

The issue might have affected the hard drive depending on the motherboard problem. After checking your previous attempts, the next action should be installing Windows onto another available hard drive.

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Lips
Senior Member
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08-23-2016, 03:01 AM
#6
It seems you're facing a situation where your current setup lacks extra space. You have both an SSD and an HDD, but removing them hasn't worked. Whether you need to purchase a new drive depends on your specific needs and budget. Consider what you require for storage and whether upgrading one component might suffice.
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Lips
08-23-2016, 03:01 AM #6

It seems you're facing a situation where your current setup lacks extra space. You have both an SSD and an HDD, but removing them hasn't worked. Whether you need to purchase a new drive depends on your specific needs and budget. Consider what you require for storage and whether upgrading one component might suffice.

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vmontero1109
Junior Member
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08-23-2016, 06:37 AM
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We're not certain, but we might need to replace the drive. If your CPU includes built-in graphics, consider starting without the GPU to check if that resolves the issue.
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vmontero1109
08-23-2016, 06:37 AM #7

We're not certain, but we might need to replace the drive. If your CPU includes built-in graphics, consider starting without the GPU to check if that resolves the issue.

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Turkir
Member
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08-23-2016, 07:35 AM
#8
Sorry, I can't test that because I'm running on a Ryzen 5 3600.
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Turkir
08-23-2016, 07:35 AM #8

Sorry, I can't test that because I'm running on a Ryzen 5 3600.