Windows 10 doesn't start after the overclock attempt failed.
Windows 10 doesn't start after the overclock attempt failed.
I'm looking for some advice here. I began overclocking my 4790k today. It reached 4.5 stable on stock voltage, so I decided to attempt 4.6. That caused a BSOD right away, so I raised the voltage to 1.2v and tried once more. When I started running Prime95, I entered the BIOS and set it to 1.21v. Now I can't get it to launch Windows—it just stays on the Windows 10 logo. I have Windows 10 installed on an SSD, which usually works well. If I reset the computer, it goes to the Windows screen and says "preparing automatic recovery tool," but never actually proceeds beyond that. I went back into the BIOS and reverted everything to stock, yet it still won't open Windows. Anyone have any suggestions?
Running the Windows Startup Repair process ensures your computer reaches a boot-ready condition. The procedure is fast and straightforward, requiring only a USB drive to generate a Windows installation media.
The Windows installation has been affected. You should restore from a system image or run a Windows Startup repair using the installation media. After that, execute 'sfc /scannow' followed by the DISM tool to fix any damaged system files.
Is this typical? I truly wouldn't want to experience this unless there was another option available.
Running the Windows Startup Repair process ensures your computer can boot from a bootable drive. The procedure is fast and easy, requiring only a USB drive to generate Windows installation media.