I'm having a lot of trouble trying to do a clean install of Windows 11 using a USB. I followed the tutorial from rtech.support step by step, but I'm still running into problems. During the "getting files ready for installation" phase, my computer blue screens (BSODs) at random percentages, whether it's 0% or 70%. I've seen three different stop codes during these attempts: DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_OR_LESS_EQUAL, DPC WATCHDOG VIOLATION, and KERNEL SECURITY CHECK FAILURE. I even deleted my entire C drive, so I don't have Windows 10 installed anymore. I've tried repairing my PC and ran SFC, which said it fixed some corrupt files, but I'm still stuck. Can anyone help? Thanks!
3 Answers
Just to mix things up, you might want to try loading a different operating system like Linux to see if the same issues pop up. If you can install and run Linux without any problems, it could indicate that there's a specific problem with the Windows installation process. I recently set up a Linux system using an easy tutorial and it worked like a charm! Give it a shot and see what happens.
I feel your pain! It’s tough to troubleshoot these installs. One thing to consider might be your hardware – if there are underlying problems with your RAM or hard drive, that could lead to those BSODs you’re seeing. Running a memory test or checking your hard drive's health can provide more insights. Have you looked into those possibilities?
It sounds like a frustrating situation! First off, have you checked your BIOS settings or disk setup? Sometimes that can cause issues during installation, so it’s worth double-checking. Also, if you can access Windows (or Safe Mode), you should look for any dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. These crash logs can really help diagnose what's going on. If you find some, zip them and upload them to a file-sharing site. Don't forget, having more than one dump file makes it easier to analyze! Let me know if you need more guidance with that.
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