Hi,
Since I have recently installed Windows 8 I have only had 1 real issue with it which is the following: Every once in a while my Explorer will freeze up and after 5 minutes orso it responds again and executes whatever commands I gave it while frozen.
I don't know if it is specific software causing this or not and I don't know where to check for the cause.
This is a clean install, not an upgrade so I will not reinstall it again unless it is the final option. Basically when it freezes I am unable to use any windows as they all freeze up and the taskbar will not respond either. I also noticed when I had iTunes open that the music stopped playing even though it was not paused or stopped, it simply froze.
The last time it happened I was playing a game and was still able to alt tab back into the game, which continued working totally fine. After I finished my game everything was responding again.
I am thinking that iTunes is the cause of it, but I can remember once occasion where it was not opened and I was just copying some files and browsing my disks when it suddenly froze for around 3-5 minutes.
I have updated all my drivers from the manufacturer's websites and all my devices work, nothing weird appears in Device Manager either. I have also already run sfc /scannow and it found nothing.
Any ideas?
On a seperate note: Why does logging in with Facebook force you to use your real name? I would think I could create a username somewhere...
@Kemical,
I updated by BIOS to the newest version about 3 days ago (after installing win 8 if that matters). And yes I installed from a RW DVD which I burnt at 4x speed. However I also ordered the backup DVD from Microsoft which I currently have as well.
@Usasma,
I never had any issues with them in Windows 7, the firmware version is 2.15 and the newest is 2.25 according to the website and I am not receiving any BSOD just random 5 minute freezes of Explorer.
All my motherboard drivers are up to date and I don't use the Marvell controller for the exact reason you stated, I think I even have it disabled.
@Both,
Today I had another issue pop up, when booting the system froze on the Windows loading screen (the blue tiles with the dots that go around in a circle) basically the dots stopped moving and nothing happened, after I reset it it booted up fine.
I'm beginning to think my only option is to update both my SSDs and do a clean install using the backup DVD, and I'm afraid you guys will agree.