W11 Automatic Repair, Boot Loop, and W11 USB Installation issues are unresolved.
W11 Automatic Repair, Boot Loop, and W11 USB Installation issues are unresolved.
So many issues arose after I relocated, and my vehicle rolled across the country with my setup. Everything seemed normal the day before.
Here’s what happened:
I tried to start my computer and it triggered "preparing automatic repair," but it didn’t work—it kept looping.
All hardware was recognized correctly. I swapped out RAM modules and removed them entirely. I also took out all my M.2 drives, including the one with Windows installed. Still nothing.
I reinstalled the Windows 11 bootable USB, but it failed to load and entered a loop again. I ran various CMD commands like bcdedit and sfc /scannow, yet nothing changed.
Anyone have suggestions? I’m desperate for a functional machine and can’t even reinstall Windows properly.
Specs: MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK, Ryzen 7800X3D, 64GB Corsair RAM (three M.2 SSDs with Windows on Samsung 980 Pro), RTX 3090.
I’ve enabled UEFI in BIOS and tested both secure and non-secure boot modes. The USB installation just freezes and stops working.
Edit 2: the BOOT EZ DEBUG LED is lighting up on my motherboard. I removed the M.2 with Windows, but still can’t access the installation.
Edit 3: after exhausting all options, I performed a secure erase on the M.2 drive with Windows installed. Still, the installation crashes and shows a purple screen.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
You forgot to mention the make and model of your PSU. Include it's age as well if it's been in service for a while. How did you fabricate your bootable USB installer for your OS? Are you able to get into and remain in BIOS indefinitely? BIOS version for your motherboard? How are you cooling the processor on the build? Have you tried loosening the pressure on the cooler's mount and then tried again with the POST sequence/OS install? As for your motherboard, did you try with a clear CMOS prior to OS install?
Edit 3: exhausting all options I tried doing a secure erase+ on the m.2 with windows on it. again, the windows usb installation just boots into a purple screen and that's it
You might want to be patient and let it do it's thing.
You could also manually set the primary boot device to be the USB installer, and make sure you only have the SSD you intend to install the OS onto as the only drive on the motherboard.
Hey! Thank you for the friendly greeting.
I own a Seasonic Focus GX-850 PSU that is under 1.5 years old. I can enter BIOS without limit and adjust all the configurations I desire.
About my USB setup, I initially used a device with W11 installed via RUFUS, but it didn't work. After reformatting, I tried again with a Mac using homebrew and wimlib (following a YouTube tutorial), but it still failed. I then used a 3.1 USB and the process succeeded.
The cooling system runs through an EVGA AIO, and it functions properly—CPU stays around 38°C in BIOS.
I removed the AIO, took out the CPU to inspect for damage (like bent pins or burn marks), and found nothing. I reinserted the CPU and the computer continues to behave normally, though it boots into a purple screen of death sometimes.
I also attempted clearing the CMOS before starting this process.
Just an update for anyone:
I set up Windows using a VM on my MacBook and completed the installation with Rufus. Still nothing happens—I start up via the USB and see a purple screen, but no further progress. I'm pretty sure it's not a hardware problem, though I'm not sure what might be causing it.
I had to disconnect all my SATA connectors from the motherboard (one for my hard drive, two for my SATA SSDs) and then it booted straight into the Windows installation. After that, I reconnected them one by one and it still worked! I'm confused about why this happened.
It's frustrating because I had to erase my SSD since it contained important data :/