The computer is extremely uncomfortable following the formatting process.
The computer is extremely uncomfortable following the formatting process.
My computer experienced some unusual color issues while sharing screenshots on Discord, along with flickering on my screen. I've had difficulties resetting it for over a year, so after formatting the system, I'm now facing a rather strange problem. I'm unsure if these issues are connected to each other.
Here is the configuration I have:
https://imgur.com/a/HGH30MP
If you need more information or want me to run something to help, I'm available to assist. I've reached a point where simply shutting down the computer doesn't guarantee it will restart properly. My system uses an ASUS TUF motherboard.
When I power on the machine, the keyboard backplate lights up and the small circle beneath the ASUS TUF logo begins spinning. If it stops spinning, it launches to Windows; otherwise, it continues spinning indefinitely. I let it spin for about two hours before forcing a shutdown by pressing the power button. After restarting, the computer either turns on immediately or takes around ten seconds to boot up again.
I don’t have any LED debugging tools installed during the issue, and I’ve had this system for some time now. It’s one of those situations where it feels out of my control. I’m not sure how it all works together.
PSU details: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, used, refurbished, used)?
Disk drive information: make, model, capacity, current usage?
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Turn off the system, unplug it, and open the case.
Remove dust and debris carefully.
Check that all connections, cards, RAM, jumpers, and case parts are securely positioned.
Use a bright flashlight to inspect for damage signs: exposed copper, melting points, twisted wires, corrosion, cracks, swollen parts, loose or missing screws...
Consider replacing the CMOS battery as a final check.
PSU is a Corsair Rm750x 80 Plus Gold
My drives are both Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SSDs
The other one is an NVMe Samsung 980
Both have over 800GB free after reinstalling several games, and they're not large games at all
I cleaned everything thoroughly—unplugged, opened, cleaned—as the computer wouldn’t boot. I won’t say I did a deep clean because I don’t think I have that much cleaning experience, but I cleaned as well as I could.
Just checked again to make sure everything was properly connected.
The computer isn’t brand new; the oldest part is about 2/3 of a year old. It wasn’t behaving strangely before formatting, so I’m unsure if formatting caused the issue instead of fixing it. I’ve tried formatting multiple times, but I’m not sure how it would have helped.
It’s not exactly new, but I don’t have any other CMOS batteries. I used to pin them to clear the CMOS a few times yesterday out of frustration. I’m not sure what to do next or where to go for help.
The computer will stay on as long as I can remotely assist. I don’t want it to shut down completely, or fight for an hour.
I don’t think I have any other CMOS batteries. I used them a couple of times yesterday, mostly out of frustration. I’m not sure what to do next, and I’m sorry if my English isn’t clear—I just want to express how upset I am that the computer is acting this way given how expensive it is.
Your English is clear. The challenges of locating and resolving these issues can be quite challenging.
When the system attempts to shut down, certain operations are necessary for cleanup before the next startup.
If the shutdown is stopped early due to power loss or other unforeseen circumstances, data might become damaged—particularly if updates are underway.
After a successful restart, utilize the built-in Windows Troubleshooters. They could identify and resolve the problem.
Also consider running "dism" and "sfc /scannow". Either tool alone or together may detect and fix issues.
For reference:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-d...s-10-image
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-...es-2626161
Check the Reliability History and Event Viewer for any logged errors, which might provide useful hints.
Take your time and proceed methodically.
I received this after using the troubleshooter for a Windows update, which restarts the computer to check for issues.
Currently, I'm restarting the system and the troubleshooter didn't detect any corruption. I'll still run the SFC scan because it won't affect the troubleshooter. It's checking for Windows update issues, but it found no integrity violations. The Event Viewer shows many errors—about 6 in the last hour, 25 in the last 24 hours, and 422 in the past week.
Long after I fell asleep and powered down the computer so it could install its update, it took 15 force shutdowns to get past the spinning TUF logo. Now I’m starting to wonder if turning it off completely is even necessary—because when it’s on, it’s just spinning that thing, which is the real issue.
I'm mainly just leaving the computer on because I don't want to worsen the situation in any way.
The reformatted version didn't really solve the problem—the PC still needs several boot cycles, and I'm unsure what to do next.