Windows repeatedly turning on and off while the task manager remains inactive.
Windows repeatedly turning on and off while the task manager remains inactive.
My brother's laptop experienced blue screens intermittently a few months back. At first it would restart and Windows seemed to resolve the issue. Over time, crashes increased until the machine became nearly unusable, freezing every ten minutes. We assumed the hard drive was faulty, so we replaced it with a new one—only Windows functioned properly for a short time. Then the screen began flashing erratically. All drivers were recently updated, yet performance remained poor, so graphics drivers weren't suspected. I checked the task manager and found the screen didn’t flash alongside other components. Online advice suggested a corrupted file, but no clear solution emerged. Here’s a quick overview of the hardware: CPU – Ryzen 5 1600; Motherboard – Asrock AB350 B4; Graphics – AMD R9 390; RAM – 16 GB DDR4. The system was visually responsive after a fresh install, drivers were updated, and suspicious sites avoided. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Occurs due to corrupted installation. Create a fresh Windows boot USB, perform a complete format, then reinstall.