I just upgraded my gaming PC components, swapping out my old parts for a new Ryzen 5 5600, MSI B550m Pro-Vdh WiFi motherboard, Asus Dual RX 9060XT graphics card, and an NVMe SSD for better speed. However, now I'm facing a problem where my computer won't boot into Windows after the upgrade. My original Windows installation is on a 256GB SATA SSD, but when I try to boot it up, I get caught in a boot loop with the error 'Preparing Automatic Repair' before it restarts. I've tried booting from a USB with the Windows installer, but sometimes I just see a blank screen or a black one, and the PC shuts off unexpectedly during installation attempts. I've reset my CMOS, reconfigured BIOS settings, and tried different RAM setups, but nothing seems to work. I'm really stuck here and need some advice!
2 Answers
It sounds like a frustrating situation! Since you’ve swapped so much hardware, it might be better to start fresh. Instead of trying to salvage your old Windows install, download the Windows installer from the official site and create a USB installation drive. Plug it into your upgraded PC and go for a clean install—it could save you a lot of headaches in the long run.
I had a similar issue after an upgrade. A clean install was the way to go. I recommend getting a USB drive ready, going to the Windows 10 or 11 download page, and making your installation media. You might still run into restarts during installation, but starting fresh usually clears up weird boot issues.
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