So, my laptop has been blue screening a lot during startup, and it was frustrating waiting ages for it to boot. I suspected it was a software issue, so I tried resetting it several times. After some research, I found advice suggesting I downgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 11. I downloaded a Windows 10 ISO and wiped everything to install it. The good news was that the blue screens disappeared! However, once I got into Windows 10, I discovered none of my WiFi drivers were available. I spent hours on my other computer trying to download the right drivers, but none worked. When I attempted to go back to Windows 11, I realized I couldn't because I was missing drivers to boot from the Windows 11 ISO. I've been stuck on this for two days now—am I completely out of luck?
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To troubleshoot the blue screens effectively, first, you'll want to gather dump files. If you can boot into Windows or Safe Mode, check for any minidump files in C:WindowsMinidump. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site since Reddit tends to block links. Having multiple dump files can help pinpoint the issue, so follow the instructions to change the dump type to Small Memory Dump if you only have one.
If you're missing drivers, head to your PC manufacturer's website. They usually list all the available drivers for your computer model, including those for different Windows versions. Make sure to look specifically for Windows 10 drivers since you’re not on Windows 11 anymore.
I did check there, but all the available drivers are for Windows 11, which isn’t helping my situation!