Windows startup issues!
Windows startup issues!
Hey gang, I've been having some problems for a few months now, including constant blue screens during intense loads, boot problems, and a bunch of other software related info. My biggest problem is that windows decided that it would only boot into the startup options menu. Thankfully I was able to use the command prompt to return to windows and the problem did not occur again...until the next day! When I booted up my PC, it booted into the startup options once again, however this time no options would appear, literally just a blank blue screen. I decided to try a clean install of windows, and got the windows install softear on a 32GB thumb drive and went through the whole process, and I even formatted my original windows drive (basically the only thing on it was steam and windows). As soon as I start the install process, it gives me the error code: 0x800701b1 and tells me I don't have the files needed. I have re-tried this countless times and even tried installing windows on my HDD, which worked, but as soon as the PC restarted to complete the install, it would fail and tell me that the computer doesn't have windows. Additionally, I did get into windows twice, but as soon as I go to install any apps or even open the start menu, I get a blue screen and cant boot back into windows. My guess is that there is some sort of problem with the windows boot drive, so I ordered another one. In thew meantime, while I await the arrival of the new SSD, is there anything I can do, so that I can at least use my computer? THANK YOU P.S. I know the above paragraph might be confusing to read, so let me know if y'all have any questions!
After the system starts, a crash signals you should verify memory health—though it’s typically okay—this is usually handled automatically and is considered a simple testing step. Running memtest86 several times was a typical approach. Updated on February 15, 2023 by Bombastinator
Hi! I should note that previously, a few months ago I ran memtest and other tests, and everything turned out okay.
Memory seems reliable. A drive is a drive, and a bootable thumb drive is a practical solution. It’s not huge or super fast, but it functions. Visiting a store or online would give you something useful. Unless you already own one, consider getting one now.
You're considering installing Windows directly onto your thumb drive rather than using a standard HDD or SSD. The system only lists SSDs, HDDs, or MSR drives as available options for installation.
Use the Windows Media Creation Tool to set up a brand new clean installation of Windows. Before installing, remove every partition on your SSD to ensure no residual files remain. After clearing all partitions, follow the tool’s instructions and it will generate the necessary partitions and format them automatically. Proceed with the setup steps as shown; completing the process will be smooth. Remember, removing all partitions on your boot drive is essential for success. Good luck!
I'll start with this step. Only the Windows installation tool is available, and you must choose between your SSD and HDD. The SSD is an M.2 NVMe drive that was previously running Windows. It completes about 10% during file allocation before failing. The HDD successfully finishes installation and restarts, then boots into a screen indicating no Windows installed. You'll need to decide which option to proceed with.
I initiated a factory reset in the BIOS, then proceeded with the Windows installation using a fresh copy of the Windows creation tool. At the drive selection stage, I formatted all available drives and partitions. Next, I tried to remove the recovery and MSR partitions, but encountered an error stating it couldn't delete that partition. What could be causing this issue?