Help! My PC Got Ruined After Using Driver Booster
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I recently built a new PC and formatted it for the first time. Everything was good initially, but I realized I had no sound. A technician recommended I try Driver Booster to update the missing drivers. After running a scan, the app indicated that my sound was connected through the monitor, but it didn't work. To make matters worse, my Wi-Fi stopped functioning too. Frustrated, I reformatted my PC again. This time, however, I ran into a boot loop problem. When I set the SATA mode to AHCI, I received a blue screen error saying INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE, but switching to IDE mode just keeps giving me a continuous restart without the BSOD. I've checked the BIOS settings and tried restarting, but nothing seems to help. Has anyone else faced this issue after using Driver Booster on a freshly formatted PC?
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It sounds like you might be missing some essential storage drivers if you're seeing the INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE error. Ideally, your PC should be on AHCI mode. Driver Booster likely installed a generic driver that created the boot loop you're facing now. My advice is to skip using that app in the future; instead, grab drivers straight from the manufacturer's website—either from your system's builder or your motherboard's site.
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To diagnose the blue screen issues, it's crucial to get dump files from your system. If you can boot into Windows normally or at least access Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. It’s best to upload multiple dump files if available. This will help in getting a better analysis of the BSOD. You may also want to follow a guide to configure Windows to create Small Memory Dumps for more detailed troubleshooting.
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