Windows 10 1903 issue Windows 10 1903 problems Windows 10 1903 troubleshooting
Windows 10 1903 issue Windows 10 1903 problems Windows 10 1903 troubleshooting
specs: ryzen 7 1700 msi a320m bazooka (bios updated), gtx 1070 tplink tg3468 (required extra LAN), 2 SSDs, 2 HDDs before installing win10 1903. Initially had only 1 SSD and 2 HDDs; purchased a second SSD for a fresh install of win10 1903 while leaving the others untouched. Updated BIOS to enable UEFI, installed Corsair ICE and Logitech Gaming Software, restarted and it no longer leads to the Windows screen. On a second try, I reinstalled everything again, but upon reaching the desktop it crashes immediately, showing a black screen with endless loading dots.
You can go back to 1809. Would you like me to do that, or would you prefer to address the problem? That's Uncle Billy for you—stop what isn't working.
The process of rolling back a fresh Windows 10 1903 installation involves reverting it to a previous version. Did you previously install Windows 10 on another SSD before upgrading to the new one? Running multiple operating systems simultaneously during installation can lead to unexpected issues quickly. I've experienced Windows behaving erratically or, with Ubuntu, insisting on booting through GRUB even when entering Windows. It's usually safer to disconnect any other drives running an OS before switching to a new drive (you can disconnect all of them to avoid accidental data loss).
Before this Windows 10 setup, I used an older version on a previous SSD running Win7 Legacy. I’m not sure if switching to UEFI will affect the BIOS/OS’s ability to recognize Win7 that doesn’t support UEFI. I think it’s best to revert to Windows 10 versions from the 15 series since earlier releases had issues installing GTX1070. Right now I’m back in Win7 Legacy, mainly because of missing Ryzen support and frequent BSODs. I’m also considering a more stable, diskless alternative like OBM Diskless.
I've experienced a similar problem before where Windows would place the boot loader on an unexpected drive if it senses multiple options. I'd usually try connecting all drives to verify it wasn't incorrectly setting the bootloader location. Not something I do. Older versions before 1803 are no longer supported, which means they don't receive security patches. Also, version 1803 has only a month left.
I take out the second SSD when I switch back to Win7 just to make sure everything works. I really don’t want my installation to fail. The Windows 10 bootloader is less important than getting to the desktop. For the 1803 model, I think I’d face the same outcome. My Ryzen is pretty outdated, so I’m leaning toward backward compatibility. Security updates aren’t a big concern for me. I’m not someone who follows trends or buys into everything.
I've chosen to proceed with 1511. The GTX1070 won't work on versions lower than this, as explained in the referenced guide. I'll keep you updated after the installation attempt. Time to rest.
Most issues are resolved now. The drivers are working again. I still regret not having Windows Photo Viewer or Picture Manager installed.