Hey everyone! I'm in a bit of a bind with my laptop and could really use some advice. For months, I've been dealing with annoying Automatic Repair BSODs whenever I try to boot it up. To fix this, I decided to replace the RAM and upgrade to a new m.2 SSD, hoping a fresh install of Windows 11 would do the trick. I've been using the official USB tool from Microsoft's site for the installation.
Here are my specs:
- **Model:** 2021 ASUS TUF Gaming A15 FA506NF
- **UEFI Version:** 2.80
- **BIOS Version:** 308
- **CPU:** AMD RYZEN 5 7535HS
- **RAM:** Crucial DDR5 (16GB, brand new)
- **Graphics:** AMD RADEON (TM) & NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2050
- **Storage:** Kingston NVMe SSD PCIe 4.0 (1TB)
I've attempted a clean install by deleting all previous partitions and creating unallocated space, booting from both BIOS and the Esc Boot Menu with the USB. Despite my best efforts, including experimenting with BIOS settings (like ErP, Fast Boot, Secure Boot, etc.), the installation often fails at different percentages, sending me back to the setup.
I've run bootrec, SFC, and chkdsk commands to troubleshoot when I can reach the command prompt. Unfortunately, with no ASUS support centers nearby and after several hardware checks confirming everything is fine, I'm feeling pretty hopeless. If anyone has tips or advice on how to get through this installation mess, I'd greatly appreciate it!
3 Answers
You might want to try booting from the USB as a UEFI device if you haven't already. It can be a little more reliable for installations on new hardware. If you can get to the command line, also see if you can access the disk management tool to check that your new SSD is initialized correctly. Sometimes it helps to reformat it from there before the install.
I feel your pain; it sucks having random crashes! Have you looked into getting dump files from any crashes? They can really help diagnose what’s going wrong. If you boot into Safe Mode, you might be able to find some in your Minidump folder. That data could help pinpoint exactly why the install fails, especially if it crashes during setup!
It sounds super frustrating! First, make sure all your BIOS settings are set back to default; sometimes that can help clear up install issues. Also, double-check that your USB drive is properly formatted in FAT32 before you try the install again. If you're still getting that BSOD, let us know if you see any specific error messages. It can be a pain to figure out, but we're here to help!
Related Questions
Lenovo Thinkpad Stuck In Update Loop Install FilterDriverU2_Reload