Your Windows 10 might be struggling to function properly.
Your Windows 10 might be struggling to function properly.
I'm experiencing some issues with Windows 10. It seems like the system is gradually failing and may stop functioning altogether soon. I'm using a legitimate Windows 10 Pro version that was originally installed from a physical DVD, not an online source. I don't want to be advised on purchasing it legally. This is my second update from Windows 7; everything worked fine before today but suddenly stopped working. Programs won't launch, like MSI Afterburner won't start. It appears in Task Manager as running, but I can't access it and my OC's GPU settings aren't being applied. Installation of new programs has become impossible. I tried launching Arkham Knight after the update, but since I haven't started it after reinstalling Windows 7 and updating to Windows 10, the setup process froze at step one and never progressed. I waited over 30 minutes without any progress. After attempting a manual install of the game's required files, it prompts to uninstall or repair, but it just hangs indefinitely. I've tried both options for more than 30 minutes with no results. I searched online and found the problem might relate to automatic updates in Windows 10, which can't be disabled. I've found a workaround by deleting certain files, and the game runs normally then. However, I'm frustrated because everything isn't working properly... I'm considering reverting back to Windows 7 since it functioned well before, but I need it to work correctly now. If you think about it, a clean installation might be necessary, though I've already tried that and it refused to activate.
Interesting. I performed a fresh installation right after the upgrade and enabled it immediately on both my desktop and laptop. Have you attempted to clean Windows using its built-in cleanup tool? (It essentially wipes everything without needing a full reinstall) Also, try adwcleaner -jrt to eliminate any residual 7-version drivers left behind after the upgrade.
I haven’t used those cleaner tools before, and I’ve had issues with them. That’s why I haven’t tried it, and I won’t either. I don’t believe it will fix the problem. I might consider a fresh install instead before going back to Windows 7. The FPS from my OC is still low, so I’m hoping someone can explain what’s causing this.
SquidyTheKing
06-18-2024, 02:40 AM #5Downloading the ISO, inserting it onto a USB stick, wiping all drives, rebuilding them and then setting up Windows 10. Thought there were different ways to do this.
JustSoKawaii
06-18-2024, 02:40 AM #6In this forum you can see at least 5 other definitions, that's why I asked..
Maisiemoo12
06-18-2024, 02:40 AM #7The issue persists even after a fresh setup, suggesting a hardware problem. These signs align with a failing hard drive. You can perform a chkdsk scan here: http://windowsinstructed.com/run-chkdsk-windows/
. I still don’t understand what’s happening… edit: programs are reinstalling too… it’s really strange.
KariibikUrlxub
06-18-2024, 02:40 AM #9Just made no changes, but today the afterburner came back online unexpectedly . I still don’t understand what’s happening… edit: programs are reinstalling too… it’s really strange.