Windows starts only after opening BIOS first
Windows starts only after opening BIOS first
I shared this in the OC forum since I began encountering this issue during an OC process. It seems straightforward: after turning my computer back on after a long period of inactivity, it displays the Windows 10 logo and then shuts down. The only solution is to enter BIOS, press the "X" button, save and reboot without making any changes, and Windows starts normally—no problems or crashes. I'm new to OC'ing, so I'm worried I might have made a mistake. I tried clearing the CMOS and replacing the battery on the motherboard. Temperatures are normal and Prime95 ran for 12 hours without errors.
i5 3570k @ 4.6 ~30C idle
Z77A-G45 mobo
8gb ddr3 @1600
I would really value your collective expertise on this, as it's not a major issue—it only adds about 10 seconds to entering BIOS and then quickly saving and rebooting, but I'm concerned about potential damage. Thanks.
It seems Windows might be experiencing some issues. The recommended steps are to let Windows attempt to fix itself or perform a clean installation. You'll need the Windows 10 media creation tool, which I'll share later. Use this tool (preferably on a USB drive) to set your BIOS to boot from USB and insert the flash drive, then restart your computer. You should see an option to repair Windows. Try letting Windows repair itself—this might succeed or not. Alternatively, opt for a clean installation by booting from USB, installing the OS, and ensuring no files or programs are formatted to restore everything cleanly.
It seems Windows might be experiencing some issues. The recommended steps are to let the system attempt a self-repair or perform a clean installation. You'll need the Windows 10 media creation tool, which I will share later. Using this tool (preferably on a USB drive), set your BIOS to boot from USB and insert the flash drive, then restart your computer. You should see an option to repair Windows. You can try letting Windows fix itself, though this may not succeed. Alternatively, opting for a clean install is usually more reliable. Restart to the USB, select OS installation, and avoid saving any files or programs to ensure a fresh start. A clean install is ideal, but back up important data beforehand in case you have valuable files on your main drive.
It seems Windows might be experiencing some issues. The recommended steps are to let the system attempt a self-repair or perform a clean installation. You'll need the Windows 10 media creation tool, which I'll share below. Use the tool (preferably on a USB drive) to set your BIOS to boot from USB and then insert the flash drive, restarting your computer. You should see an option to repair Windows. Try letting Windows fix itself first; if that doesn't work, proceed with a clean install. When prompted, avoid formatting any files or programs to ensure a fresh start. For more details, visit the official Microsoft site.