The installation isn't working on your latest build.
The installation isn't working on your latest build.
Hello, I recently purchased a new PC and assembled it yesterday. It had a defective PSU and wouldn't power on, so I replaced it today. After booting, I set the primary boot to USB, which contains Windows setup. When I select the drive for Windows, it starts scanning and freezes at a specific point—sometimes it prevents me from even launching setup, leaving me stuck on a purple screen. The machine only responds to shutdown via the PSU. I removed and replaced the CMOS battery, thinking it might be related to the BIOS (I reset the BIOS by swapping the CMOS battery and waited about ten minutes before reinserting it). I then tried installing Windows again, but it kept freezing. Now I'm going through this process about fifteen times and every time I turn off XMP, the PC won<|pad|> to load and freeze, especially when I enable XMP it gets stuck at "preparing files to install Windows."
Typically, a DPC Watchdog problem stems from a defective SATA cable or a dirty connector. Rarely, the SATA controller or the drive itself may be faulty. I’d start by swapping out the SATA cable and making sure both the motherboard connector and the drive are clean.
I've unplugged the HDD and switched to SSD, but the PC still freezes. NOTED: it's an M.2 SSD, so no SATA cable required.
Have you attempted to restore the BIOS/UEFI to its original configuration? Have you considered setting up a Linux system to test the outcome?
Certainly! Here are a few options you can use:
- Look for "Linux download" or "Linux installation guide" on reputable websites.
- Check official sources like the Linux Foundation or Ubuntu support pages.
- Search for "Linux installer" to find user-friendly tools.
Explore various Linux distributions like Cinnamon, Mate, and Xfce. They offer slight visual changes, but focus on functionality rather than appearance. Verify your PC supports 64-bit before proceeding. For detailed installation steps, refer to the official guide. Other distros exist, but Mint remains a favorite for many. @iMDarker