I'm attempting a clean install of Windows 11 on my ASUS laptop, equipped with an i5-12500H and 32GB of RAM. After deleting all partitions for a fresh start, I've encountered several blue screen errors during the setup process, including IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION, PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA, and CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT, with the ntoskrnl.exe mentioned as well. After rebooting, I can reach the region selection screen but the setup restarts randomly when I connect to ethernet or try to continue, leading to a loop of different BSOD errors. I've already reset the BIOS to defaults. Does anyone have insights on what might be causing these issues?
2 Answers
It might be related to XMP profiles or overclocking settings in your BIOS. Try disabling any overclocking settings and see if the installation goes through without issues. Additionally, turning off hyperthreading in BIOS could also make a difference. If that works, you can re-enable them after installation.
First off, you should gather some dump files to analyze the BSODs properly. If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs. Zip the folder and upload it to a file sharing site, as those dump files can really help narrow down the problem. If you only have a few or none at all, follow the guide to change the dump setting to Small Memory Dump for more logs.
I'm having a similar issue—laptop gets stuck on the ASUS logo after trying that. Any tips?