I've been using Windows 10 and 11 for years, and it seems like every few months, my PC encounters serious issues. I often put it to sleep for a few minutes, and when I return, I find it has encountered an error and is repairing the disk. The common advice I receive is to just reinstall Windows, but I'm starting to think that maybe Windows itself is becoming corrupted. I'd like to know how I can prevent this kind of vulnerability in the operating system. The applications I use are pretty simple—mainly a web browser, some 3D software, and a few games, nothing too intensive.
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I've installed Windows 11 for about 3.5 years now, and I haven't had to reinstall it once. Upgrading components like the GPU, and reinstalling drivers as needed has kept my system running smoothly. I plan to reinstall when I upgrade my motherboard and CPU just to avoid any potential issues then!
It's a good idea to check your hard drive for issues. You can use tools like CrystalDiskInfo to get a health report on your drives.
Make sure to check your RAM too, running memtest86 can help identify problems there.
It'll be worth checking after you reinstall Windows. If your boot drive is an SSD, it might not be the HDD causing the issue.
Switching to an all-SSD setup would really help. If your current system is struggling, the problem might be with your hard drive. Trust me, using an NVMe SSD is a game changer if you have the slot for it!
I totally agree! I'm also considering moving all my drives to SSDs for better performance.
That's awesome! But I'm kind of envious of the luck you've had with your system!