I'm having a frustrating issue where my PC freezes every time I attempt to install Windows. I can navigate the BIOS without any issues, but when I boot up to start the installation, it either freezes or reboots, forcing me to restart the entire process. This happens for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. I've ensured that Safe Boot and TPM 2.0 are enabled. Here are my specs: Ryzen 5 5600G, MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, 16GB of DDR4 3000MHz RAM, a Thermalright Peerless Assassin CPU cooler, a KLEV 1TB M.2 NVME SSD, and a Segotep 650W PSU. I also have the latest BIOS version installed. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated, as I need this computer up and running for my college admissions and online classes in the fall!
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Did you remember to take off that clear plastic sticker from the bottom of your cooler before installation? Also, it might be worth trying a different USB drive for your Windows install. Another thing to check is whether turning off XMP in the BIOS makes a difference.
Yeah, I actually did try two different USB drives with clean installs, and XMP is disabled by default.