I just bought a new ASUS laptop that runs on Windows 11 S Mode, and I've done a few things to it:
1. I installed an M.2 SSD in the expansion slot.
2. I formatted the internal eMMC storage.
3. I installed Windows 10 on the M.2 SSD.
4. I then reinstalled the drivers from the ASUS website.
Now, I'm running into a frustrating issue: I'm getting random Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors with the message DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE. I've checked using BlueScreenView and WinDBG, and it points to the problem being caused by sdstor.sys. I also asked ChatGPT about it, which suggested it could be related to the SD Host Controller or an SD card reader issue, but my laptop doesn't even have an SD card reader! What can I do to fix this?
P.S. I included my MINIDUMP FILE [Here](https://www.mediafire.com/file/l5dzu6eck9ozvzz/042325-10000-01.zip/file).
5 Answers
You should grab those dump files to help figure out what's causing those BSODs. If you can boot into Windows, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or MediaFire. Having multiple dump files can really help with analysis, and don't forget to check that your settings are correct for creating small memory dumps moving forward.
It sounds like the real issue is that by reinstalling an older version of Windows (Windows 10), you might be using drivers that aren’t compatible with your laptop. I recommend going back to Windows 11. You can either install it from the BIOS recovery option or download it from the Microsoft page. If you're looking for a familiar interface, you can disable S Mode for free in the Microsoft Store.
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Just a minor note: while ChatGPT is handy for a lot, it’s not meant for searching causes of crashes. For that, stick to search engines—you'll get better results.
One of the easiest steps you could try is to remove the M.2 SSD and see if that resolves the issue. Keep in mind that downgrading your OS can lead to driver compatibility problems, so double-check your drivers.
Honestly, I’m baffled why you even went through all those steps with your new laptop. It could be more hassle than it’s worth!
But if he formatted the eMMC, wouldn’t that mean he lost the recovery image too?