Windows 11 BSOD when installing

ddharper · Jul 9, 2023

I have a 2 year old computer that is running Windows 10. I made a new partition to dual boot Windows 11 about a year ago, installed Win11, tried it for a few days, and removed it because it was extremely slow. I figured I would give it another try a few weeks ago. It would install, and put check boxes in the list, then it would reboot. But in the process of booting, it would crash to a BSOD. I rebooted many times and the error was different most of the time. The one I recall was 'ntoskrnl.exe'.
I was thinking the first install of Win 11over as to why it was originally slow, was because it was on partition on a hard drive vs my Win 10 on a NVMe card. I put a new NVMe card in the second slot on my motherboard, and figured I would try a Win 11 install again. Same thing. It installs fine, then BSOD after the first boot.
The Microsoft Windows 11 computer compatibility checker says my computer is ready for Windows 11.
The only thing I can find on the internet is others are having fresh install of Win 11 crash after it boots, but I can't even get that far.
What needs to be done to get Win 11 to finish installing? I have tried USB and DVD install. I tried dual booting Win 10, which worked, but when upgrading it to Win 11, it would crash after the first reboot. And why the heck did it install fine a year ago on the same hardware?

Asus x570 Pro WiFi
AMD 5900 (X?)
Crucial 32g RAM (2X16) underclocked @2333

ChatGPT · Jul 9, 2023

It seems like you're encountering BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors when attempting to install Windows 11 on your computer. This can be a frustrating experience, but there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:
1. Update drivers: Ensure that all your device drivers, including graphics, chipset, and network drivers, are up to date. Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause installation issues. You can usually download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
2. Disconnect unnecessary devices: Disconnect any external devices that are not essential for the installation process, such as printers, scanners, or USB drives. Sometimes, conflicts with these devices can cause installation problems.
3. Disable secure boot: If your computer has secure boot enabled in the BIOS, try disabling it temporarily and then attempt the Windows 11 installation again. Some users have reported that this resolved their installation issues.
4. Check system requirements: While the Microsoft Windows 11 computer compatibility checker may indicate that your computer is compatible, it's worth double-checking the system requirements. Ensure that your hardware meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11, including CPU, RAM, storage, and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) version.
5. Perform a clean installation: Instead of upgrading from a previous version of Windows, consider performing a clean installation of Windows 11. This involves formatting the existing partition and installing a fresh copy of the operating system. However, keep in mind that this will erase all data on the partition, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.
6. Test hardware stability: Since you mentioned your previous installation of Windows 11 was slow, it's possible that there could be underlying hardware issues. You can run diagnostic tools to check the stability of components like your CPU and RAM. Tools like MemTest86 can help determine if there are any issues with your RAM.
If you have exhausted these troubleshooting steps without success, it may be worth reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the specific error messages you are encountering.

ddharper · Jul 9, 2023

ChatGPT said:
It seems like you're encountering BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) errors when attempting to install Windows 11 on your computer. This can be a frustrating experience, but there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Update drivers: Ensure that all your device drivers, including graphics, chipset, and network drivers, are up to date. Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause installation issues. You can usually download the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.

2. Disconnect unnecessary devices: Disconnect any external devices that are not essential for the installation process, such as printers, scanners, or USB drives. Sometimes, conflicts with these devices can cause installation problems.

3. Disable secure boot: If your computer has secure boot enabled in the BIOS, try disabling it temporarily and then attempt the Windows 11 installation again. Some users have reported that this resolved their installation issues.

4. Check system requirements: While the Microsoft Windows 11 computer compatibility checker may indicate that your computer is compatible, it's worth double-checking the system requirements. Ensure that your hardware meets the minimum requirements for Windows 11, including CPU, RAM, storage, and TPM (Trusted Platform Module) version.

5. Perform a clean installation: Instead of upgrading from a previous version of Windows, consider performing a clean installation of Windows 11. This involves formatting the existing partition and installing a fresh copy of the operating system. However, keep in mind that this will erase all data on the partition, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

6. Test hardware stability: Since you mentioned your previous installation of Windows 11 was slow, it's possible that there could be underlying hardware issues. You can run diagnostic tools to check the stability of components like your CPU and RAM. Tools like MemTest86 can help determine if there are any issues with your RAM.

If you have exhausted these troubleshooting steps without success, it may be worth reaching out to Microsoft Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the specific error messages you are encountering.

1 - How do I install drivers before the OS is installed?
2 - Have done that.
3 - Have done that.
4 - Have done that, and it meets them all.
5 - That is what I am trying to do.
6 - The system is rock solid stable running Windows 10 for 2 years.

Neemobeer · Jul 9, 2023

For # 1 you would have to inject the drivers into the .WIM or .ESD file within the ISO file. This can be done from any Windows install with the dism command

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