I've been struggling with my PC lately. It was working fine, but after a recent Windows security update, it wouldn't boot up properly and seems to have messed up the boot loader. I have Linux installed alongside Windows, and I've learned that having the Linux drive connected during the Windows installation can cause issues with the boot manager. I suspect that the Linux drive has failed because it was consistently giving me a BSOD. When I removed all drives, I could access the BIOS, which was a good sign. However, once I reconnected the drive with Windows, all I get is a black screen where the logo should appear, and it doesn't progress further. I've reseated the CPU, RAM, and GPU, and even swapped RAM sticks, but nothing changes. I've also reseated the CMOS battery. I'm at a loss here!
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What type of drives are you using—MBR or GPT? Make sure your BIOS settings match the format of your drives. It could be a simple mismatch that's causing the issue.
Have you tried reseating the CMOS battery? It's a CR2032 cell. If there's a cable connected to it, make sure to gently pull it out and put it back in. Sometimes, just a reset can do wonders!
It sounds like your operating system files might be corrupted. I've been in a similar situation before, and it required a fresh install. Have you tried booting without the problematic drive? That could help identify if it's truly the drive that's causing the problem.
Are you hearing any beep codes when you try to boot? Also, check for a seven-segment display or diagnostic LEDs on your motherboard. They can give clues about what's going wrong. Consult your motherboard manual for what they mean.
Can you share your build specs? Knowing the exact components might help in figuring out the issue.
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