I have a Dell laptop running Windows 11, and I'm facing a persistent issue. When I turn on the computer, it initially shows a blue screen. I've already tried a few troubleshooting steps like BitLocker and a factory reset from that screen, but nothing seems to work. I can sometimes bypass the blue screen to use the laptop for about 5 minutes, but then it freezes completely. During that time, there's no sound, and I can't use the mouse, touchscreen, or keyboard (not even Control + Alt + Delete). Each time, I have to force it to power off. What other solutions can I try?
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To troubleshoot that blue screen issue, it might be helpful to check for dump files. If you can boot into Windows normally or through Safe Mode, look for any crash logs in C:WindowsMinidump. You can zip that folder and upload it to a file sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. Having multiple dump files can make it easier to analyze the problem.
If you're trying to factory reset, consider a different approach by reinstalling Windows 11 directly. This can sometimes resolve persistent issues much better than a standard reset. You can find guides on how to do a clean installation online.
Glad to hear you managed to reinstall Windows! Sometimes that’s the best way to stop issues like this. Let us know if you run into any more problems.
What’s on the blue screen? Knowing the specific error message can help narrow down the issue a lot. If you can get past BitLocker, it might provide more clues about what's going wrong.
I don't see any error codes on the blue screen; it always starts with the BitLocker screen, and then I can choose to continue or troubleshoot.