Hey everyone! I'm having a rough time trying to reinstall Windows 11 on my PC, and I could really use some help. I originally tried to reset my PC through Windows settings, but that just resulted in an error message saying something went wrong. I then wiped my drives and created a bootable USB to do a clean install. However, I've been facing issues that range from getting blue screens before I can even reach the installation screen to black screens that pop up briefly before rebooting. At one point, I thought I was in the clear since I made it past the 'getting files ready' stages, but then I ended up with another error saying there was a problem and it would try to do an update. Spoiler alert – it didn't work, and now I'm back to square one with the black screen issue.
I've checked my BIOS settings and enabled secure boot, made sure CSM is disabled, and even tried using just one stick of RAM out of my 64GB setup, but nothing seems to help. I suspect it might be related to my CPU (an i9-13900k), known for heating issues, but I'm not sure what steps to take next. I've read some advice about switching display ports on the GPU, like trying HDMI instead of DisplayPort, which I haven't done yet but plan to. I'd really appreciate any insights or suggestions, especially if you have experience with the i9-13900k and can share your BIOS settings. Thanks for any help you can offer!
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Have you considered trying to install Windows 10 first and then upgrading to 11? Sometimes this method can bypass certain installation errors.
I’d recommend using the Windows Media Creation Tool to create the installation USB if you haven’t already. Also, if you have access to another USB drive, it might be worth trying to create a fresh installer just to rule out any issues with the USB sticks you’re currently using.
Yeah, I've already tried both methods! First, I used the tool, then borrowed a different USB from a friend and tried the ISO method. I’ve made two USBs, so I might try a third just to be safe.
Before diving deeper, it’s crucial to ensure you have recent backups of your data. As for the blue and black screens, you might want to check for dump files from the BSODs if you can boot into Safe Mode. They can provide clues to what's going wrong. Look in C:WindowsMinidump for those files and upload them to a file-sharing service.
Sounds like a plan! Sometimes going through multiple drives can help, especially if something went wrong during the initial creation.