My PC, running Windows 11, has suddenly fallen into a frustrating blue screen loop with the error code CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED. After trying everything I could think of, I decided to do a clean install of Windows 10 using a bootable USB. But every time I try to boot from the USB, I get another blue screen just seconds after the Windows logo appears, showing the error code 0xc000021a. Initially, I thought it might be a hardware issue, maybe with the motherboard or power supply. However, I tested an old hard drive that already had Windows installed, and it booted without any issues. This has left me puzzled—why can't I boot into the Windows installation USB, and is there any way to fix this?
3 Answers
I've had to recreate Windows installation media a few times before, so it might be worth preparing a fresh copy to rule out any potential file corruption. It's annoying, but it can make a difference if the original media is faulty. Good luck!
Have you tried using Hiren's Boot CD? It’s a live USB based on Windows, and it might help you test your drives. Sometimes, the issue is related to the boot drive itself, and this tool shines at diagnosing those kinds of problems.
It sounds like quite the mess! First off, if you can boot into Windows normally or even into Safe Mode, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Those files can help diagnose what’s causing the BSOD. If you find them, zip them up and upload them to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Having multiple dump files is better for analysis, so if you get just one, try adjusting your settings to create Small Memory Dumps as well.
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