Updated version - encountering issues with window loop installation
Updated version - encountering issues with window loop installation
Hello, thanks for your message. Yesterday evening I upgraded several components on my gaming PC—RAM, motherboard, CPU, and cooler. I used a Windows bootable USB drive I made to reinstall the operating system. I completed the installation without problems, but without internet access via cable, I had to rely on an online source to skip that step. Once inside Windows, I realized I couldn’t install the MoBo WiFi driver without an internet connection, so I switched to a different method. I watched YouTube tutorials to download drivers for various parts of the system without issues. After that, I adjusted the settings to start downloading all Windows updates, assuming these were missed during the offline boot. My PC would automatically restart, then power off briefly before turning back on again. If I connected the USB drive, it would display a splash screen, let me into BIOS, and allow me to set the USB as the primary boot device. I thought clearing partitions and reinstalling Windows might fix the problem. Once the progress neared completion, I saw a message indicating I was already updating; to continue, I needed to remove the USB and confirm yes. If I wanted a fresh install, I had to press no, which would restart the process repeatedly. Pressing yes and removing the USB eventually led to the update screen, but only after several cycles. Using the cable for updates worked at first, though it sometimes triggered rapid power cycles. Someone could please assist me in breaking this cycle—I really appreciate your help. Thank you!
You might need to reset your PC three times to enter the Windows Recovery Environment, which will then start the boot process. From there, proceed to Troubleshooting and skip the update.
When the PC begins, as soon as Windows loads, press the Reset button three times. On the fourth boot, a repair menu should appear. Navigate to Troubleshooting and run Startup Repair. If this doesn’t resolve the issue, repeat the reset steps and choose System Restore. Did it succeed?
The update was a bit unclear for me. Did you attempt a complete reinstall of Windows using an internet connection?
I attempted this, but since Windows was already present in some form, there were no previous restore options available before the problems occurred.
Now we must load that blue WRE, then choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After restarting, a new menu appears and it picks Safe Mode with Networking. It should launch Windows in Safe Mode, displaying only essential components. Right-click Start and navigate to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, then select Windows Update > Run.