I'm having an ongoing issue with my Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 running Windows 11 (specs: Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD). The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) shows the message "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED" and it occurs randomly, even after performing a complete clean install of the OS.
Here's what I've already tried to fix the problem:
- Executed a clean install of Windows 11 by deleting all partitions
- Turned off Secure Boot, Fast Boot, and Modern Standby in the BIOS settings
- Disabled automatic driver installation
- Manually installed all official drivers from Lenovo including chipset, graphics, and power management
- Disabled several power management settings in Windows
- Ran system checks like SFC, CHKDSK, and DISM with no errors found
- Diagnosed the RAM and SSD with tools like MemTest86 and Lenovo diagnostics, both passed
- I even tested Linux Mint from a USB drive, which worked perfectly without crashes.
I also attempted to use Windows 10, but the installer won't recognize the SSD unless I load the AMD NVMe drivers manually, which is not ideal since I prefer Windows 11.
It seems like there could be a compatibility issue with the AMD drivers or firmware. Has anyone else experienced this with the T14 Gen 1 AMD? I'm looking for any potential workarounds, custom drivers, BIOS mods, or known fixes. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
3 Answers
Just a reminder to be cautious while tweaking BIOS settings or changing disk configurations; it can lead to data loss if you're not careful. Also, ensure your backups are up to date! If the problem persists, you might want to reach out directly to Lenovo support for more targeted advice.
Have you considered checking if the SSD is on the compatibility list for Windows 11? You might also want to update the SSD's firmware if available. For the "CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED" BSOD, some users have reported success after installing updated or specific versions of AMD drivers. It may help to look around for community-sourced drivers or beta releases that might address this issue for your hardware.
First off, backup your data! For the BSOD issue, getting your system's dump files is crucial for analysis. If you can access Windows normally or in Safe Mode, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. You can zip that folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com since Reddit tends to blacklist some file hosts. The more dump files you have, the better the analysis. If you're not seeing any dump files being created, that could be part of the issue too!
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