Hey everyone, I've been struggling with my PC for weeks now. It keeps throwing BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) and I can't seem to update Windows without it crashing halfway. Out of frustration, I backed everything up on Windows cloud and tried to reset my PC, but I couldn't find any option to reinstall Windows unless I used a creation tool. So, I got a USB and put it on there, but guess what? More BSODs! It just won't cooperate no matter what I do. I even tried resetting things, messing around with the BIOS, and reseating RAM, but nothing seems to work for more than a few moments. Eventually, I thought about trying to install Windows 10 instead and actually made it to the installation screen, but that crashed too, saying it couldn't find the update files and to start over. I'm completely stuck after trying for eight hours. Would it work if I removed my SSD, connected it to a friend's PC, installed Windows 11 there, and then moved it back? Any ideas?
2 Answers
You should definitely gather dump files from the BSODs for more clues. If you can boot into Windows normally or even Safe Mode, check for dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. Upload them using a site like catbox.moe or MediaFire so we can take a look. This will help diagnose the root cause of those crashes, which could be hardware or software based. Let's get to the bottom of this!
Yeah, it's a rough situation you've got there. When you start getting multiple BSODs, it often means something is seriously wrong. Have you tried checking the BIOS settings? Sometimes resetting those to factory settings can help. About your SSD idea: yes, you could technically install Windows 11 on your SSD using your friend's PC, then put it back in yours. Just ensure to select the right drive during the installation process. However, if there are underlying hardware issues, it might not boot properly when you put it back. Have you checked for any loose cables or components?
I agree with HelpfulHank. Double-check that everything is correctly seated, and try to make sure your friend’s PC specs are similar to yours. It could avoid driver conflicts once you move the SSD back!
Yeah, getting those dump files would really help us understand the issue you're facing. It's like having breadcrumbs to follow back to the problem!