System freezing during Windows installation?
System freezing during Windows installation?
Motherboard:
I have thoroughly tested the hardware, so please keep this in mind.
I previously installed Windows 10 on this system but encountered a boot loop problem, which led me to perform a reinstall.
I’ve faced a similar issue when I first set it up in 2022, though I don’t remember the exact settings used then.
I cleared the SSDs, removed one RAM stick, took out the GPU, used the M2 slot for an extra SSD, and reset the CMOS battery.
Despite these changes, I still experience errors from the old Windows installation (similar to the loop I had before).
All the issues point to a failed software or driver update.
Common drivers appearing in these errors include CL.dll and wimfsf.sys.
What I’m missing is something that would prevent the SSD from resetting properly, so I can reinstall Windows without reverting to the previous version.
Please let me know and thank you.
They confirm from their site that they prefer not to use Windows 11.