Just installed a new mobo and CPU. I get about 2 seconds into the "Starting Windows" phase before the system freezes and restarts. I only get the option to run Startup Repair, but it has failed to solve the issue about 5 times now. System Restore doesn't solve it either. Not sure what to do at this point.
I should note that I discovered my old boot drive (used to be C) is now labeled X, and my other drive (used to be D) is now C. I have no idea how this happened. I made sure the correct drive has boot priority in BIOS but it didnt seem to make a difference.
Just installed a new mobo and CPU. I get about 2 seconds into the "Starting Windows" phase before the system freezes and restarts. I only get the option to run Startup Repair, but it has failed to solve the issue about 5 times now. System Restore doesn't solve it either. Not sure what to do at this point.
I should note that I discovered my old boot drive (used to be C) is now labeled X, and my other drive (used to be D) is now C. I have no idea how this happened. I made sure the correct drive has boot priority in BIOS but it didnt seem to make a difference.
did you reinstall windows after installing the new hardware? it's usually recommended to do that when installing a new mobo or big hardware like that.
did you reinstall windows after installing the new hardware? it's usually recommended to do that when installing a new mobo or big hardware like that.
No, I actually don't have an optical disc drive. Or a recovery disk.
No, I actually don't have an optical disc drive. Or a recovery disk.
I can't help you atm, but you need to download FDisk or freeDOS and install on a usb thumbdrive and boot up, later on work your way to assign the correct "bootable" drive you have. You should be able to 'google' up most of the stuff. I hope it goes well for you, can try help you out later if no one else does.
I can't help you atm, but you need to download FDisk or freeDOS and install on a usb thumbdrive and boot up, later on work your way to assign the correct "bootable" drive you have. You should be able to 'google' up most of the stuff. I hope it goes well for you, can try help you out later if no one else does.
Can you swap your old parts back in and see if it works?
If your old hardware boots normally, then there might be an issue with your new stuff. Either the CPU, or the RAM is seated incorrectly, or something is broken.
Can you swap your old parts back in and see if it works?
If your old hardware boots normally, then there might be an issue with your new stuff. Either the CPU, or the RAM is seated incorrectly, or something is broken.
Had the exact same issue, turns out my SSD was set to IDE instead ahci and mobo defaulted to ahci, resulting in bluescreen / freeze on the "Starting Windows" logo.
Had the exact same issue, turns out my SSD was set to IDE instead ahci and mobo defaulted to ahci, resulting in bluescreen / freeze on the "Starting Windows" logo.
with your drive letters being switched, Do you have your " c " drive plugged into the #1 sata port. Do you have any unusual test beeps at startup ? Try to see if your Fans and other plugs are fastened completely. Is it just restarting or are you getting a memory dump ? Did you check if your power supply can handle your new products ? allot of times if the voltage isnt enough it will shut off. Add me Im sure we can diagnose this for you
with your drive letters being switched, Do you have your " c " drive plugged into the #1 sata port. Do you have any unusual test beeps at startup ? Try to see if your Fans and other plugs are fastened completely. Is it just restarting or are you getting a memory dump ? Did you check if your power supply can handle your new products ? allot of times if the voltage isnt enough it will shut off. Add me Im sure we can diagnose this for you
hurrykannFDisk or freeDOS.
I'm not sure how to utilize these programs, and my google fu is apparently not strong enough to figure out how to make them do what I'm trying to do. I'm kind of a dunce when it comes to troubleshooting things like this.
tehmasswith your drive letters being switched, Do you have your " c " drive plugged into the #1 sata port. Do you have any unusual test beeps at startup ? Try to see if your Fans and other plugs are fastened completely. Is it just restarting or are you getting a memory dump ? Did you check if your power supply can handle your new products ? allot of times if the voltage isnt enough it will shut off. Add me Im sure we can diagnose this for you
My drive with the boot record on it is plugged into the first SATA port. My case has no speaker so I don't get any beeps, but this new motherboard does have an LED that displays POST error codes. I was just about to list the indicated problem I usually get when the Startup freezes but now the system is behaving differently. Now I can't even execute Startup Repair like I was last night. Anyway, everything else is fastened properly, and my power supply is 550w, I'm confident it can handle the new gear. I added you on Steam so we can talk more directly.
[quote=hurrykann]FDisk or freeDOS.[/quote]
I'm not sure how to utilize these programs, and my google fu is apparently not strong enough to figure out how to make them do what I'm trying to do. I'm kind of a dunce when it comes to troubleshooting things like this.
[quote=tehmass]with your drive letters being switched, Do you have your " c " drive plugged into the #1 sata port. Do you have any unusual test beeps at startup ? Try to see if your Fans and other plugs are fastened completely. Is it just restarting or are you getting a memory dump ? Did you check if your power supply can handle your new products ? allot of times if the voltage isnt enough it will shut off. Add me Im sure we can diagnose this for you[/quote]
My drive with the boot record on it is plugged into the first SATA port. My case has no speaker so I don't get any beeps, but this new motherboard does have an LED that displays POST error codes. I was just about to list the indicated problem I usually get when the Startup freezes but now the system is behaving differently. Now I can't even execute Startup Repair like I was last night. Anyway, everything else is fastened properly, and my power supply is 550w, I'm confident it can handle the new gear. I added you on Steam so we can talk more directly.
#2 or 6 may be the issue. You could reinstall Windows from a USB stick if you can make a bootable USB with Windows. There are guides online.
#2 or 6 may be the issue. You could reinstall Windows from a USB stick if you can make a bootable USB with Windows. There are guides online.
I made a bootable USB with Windows 7 on and tried to reinstall. I got stuck again on the "Starting Windows" phase, but instead of restarting it's just frozen. I'm kind of afraid to do anything to it.
I made a bootable USB with Windows 7 on and tried to reinstall. I got stuck again on the "Starting Windows" phase, but instead of restarting it's just frozen. I'm kind of afraid to do anything to it.