There appears to be an issue with the "new" Windows setup—files seem damaged or corrupted.
There appears to be an issue with the "new" Windows setup—files seem damaged or corrupted.
I'm assembling a retro setup: I7 3770k, GTX 770, on Asus H61. My son wants to play CS:GO... I’m encountering occasional crashes and installation failures. Overall, the system operates smoothly—no significant slowdowns or persistent issues. I’ve replaced every component in the build. (CPU 3770k/4400; GPU GTX 1660 Super/GTX 770/RTX 2080; RAM 8GB DDR4; SSD: Samsung 850 Pro/PNY 120GB); PSU: Corsair VS550/Corsair CX700; motherboard: Asus H61/MSI Z77A-G45, fresh SATA cables.) I’ve removed all non-essential parts and used integrated graphics. I’ve tried the latest installer plus five older versions, even H21 editions, to get Windows 10 stable. I’ve rolled back Nvidia drivers from the newest release for this card (versions 474.14m, 474.04, 472.12, 466.77, etc.). I’ve installed network drivers myself and updated all system files. I ran DISM and SFC commands as administrator, cleared CMOS, refreshed BIOS, and tested multiple USB drives for the installer. I’m exhausted—no more endless “install our program” loops. Thanks in advance for any guidance!
You definitely put in a lot of effort! I recommend trying a tool named BlueScreenView, which records events during a BSOD and provides details on what triggered it when you restart. Just remember, you need to experience a crash first. It may look unclear, but you can search for codes online to learn more about the issue.
Updated: /Jinx... It appears to be the BIOS. I searched the model online and found Asus' site where I downloaded the newest BIOS—though I thought otherwise... Since my Mobo isn't a standard P8H61-PRO, it's actually the "CM6630_CM6730_CM6830" according to EZ flash. So far, the BIOS I've used works with the flash utility, but it remains unstable. When I changed the motherboard to the Z77, Windows installation got corrupted, so I pre-installed a lower version (4101) and upgraded to 4002. Now all of COD2 is running smoothly without issues. I still need to conduct more stability tests before sharing further details.
...and one of the RAM modules... the type I installed on another motherboard... So perhaps it's not really useful for others: If you encounter the same issues mentioned earlier: Don't just verify the motherboard name in BIOS/flash utility. And keep in mind, when changing motherboards, try different RAM sticks... ffs...