The latest Windows 10 update is compatible only with more recent processors.
The latest Windows 10 update is compatible only with more recent processors.
Despite all my attempts, I've encountered persistent blue screens. After checking forums, someone noted the 20H2 update only works with newer CPUs and RAM. My machine has an i7 4790K, which makes it hard to believe Microsoft would stop supporting it. I've tried fixing everything, updated drivers, and reinstalled software, but no hardware issues appear. In older Windows 10 versions, it still functions properly. Anyone know if the 20H2 update is phasing out support for older CPUs? I’m worried I might be stuck with this setup forever.
Do you know why a Windows update might lead to a crash? I've reinstalled all drivers and tested the RAM, but everything seems fine. In earlier versions of Windows 10 it worked perfectly. I've been trying to install the update all day and checked forums without success, even created an account here looking for help, but no one replied to my post.
I understand this isn't accurate at all... I just installed that update last week on a 2nd gen core i5 and experienced worse results before. If you're seeing persistent bluescreens, it's probably due to OS file corruption or a faulty driver. Keep in mind, a bluescreen itself can trigger more of them if it occurs during updates or other critical moments. Here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Execute cmd as admin and type "sfc /scannow" to check for core Windows errors.
- Check the Event Viewer for driver-related issues or error codes associated with the bluescreen.
- Proceed with Windows Update... it might seem unnecessary, but sometimes a driver patch helps.
- Avoid assuming a single cause; hardware failures can often be mistaken for software problems.
Be aware that many issues are resolved by drivers, not just hardware.
The issue isn't necessarily tied to Windows. The blue screen message likely points to a hardware or driver problem, possibly related to the graphics card or system stability.
Page fault occurred in an unpaged region. I recognize it as a memory issue, though my RAM tests confirm everything is functioning correctly. I’ve removed and reinstalled GPU drivers, and performed a fresh Windows installation. Someone on another forum resolved the problem by updating their motherboard’s BIOS, but I haven’t changed my BIOS before and my system still uses the 2015 version. I’m not sure if that’s the root cause.
Right after my last update my PC became unresponsive, I could only reach the command line and couldn't use Windows at all. I managed to upgrade my BIOS by downloading it onto a memory stick using my phone, which allowed the update. Still no luck, but I was able to perform a clean Windows install. I lost about 3TB of data and feel pretty shaken, though everything is now functioning much better. I’ve reconfigured my drivers and am now just reinstalling programs and games for some reason the boot manager thinks I have two Windows versions installed. I checked the partitions but can’t see anything, but I’ll sort that out soon.