Farfanoo

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I recently purchased the parts for a new custom machine and put it together and installed Windows 7 x84. Initially there were no problems and the machine would happily boot into windows and allow me to use the system with no hiccups. However, after I began downloading and installing updates for Windows and the graphics card on subsequent reboots the machine would only boot to the login screen and then immediately change to the 'Windows is shutting down' screen. No error messages of any kind, it simply went straight to shutdown mode.


Also, if I rebooted using 'Last known good configuration' the machine would start up fine again. However, I was unable to boot to any mode other than this. I have tried restoring the system to a previous working condition to no avail, and none of the windows diagnostics tools can find any problems.

Here are the specs for the machine:

Intel i5-750 cpu
Gigabyte P55-UD3L Motherboard
2x2 gig G.Skill ram
Samsung 500 g hard drive
Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 graphics card
Seasonic SS-550HT power supply

Any help at all on this would be greatly appreciated, as I'm at my wits end trying to find a solution for this through searches.


edit: small update

I've now reinstalled Windows 7 5+ times with the same results every time. Every time I MUST reset all BIOS settings to factory optimized defaults and delete and repartition the hard drive or Windows WILL NOT install. If anything is left on the hard drive it fails to install, and if ANY changes are made to BIOS it fails to install. This includes things as basic as changing the boot order for devices (such as cd rom being first priority to HD being first). During these failures I get error messages as follows: 'Windows cannot be configured to run on your systems hardware." If I do all these things(resetting BIOS and reformatting all partitions) I can successfully install Windows and boot it up, but inevitably after the second or third restart of the machine it goes back to automatically shutting down at the login screen.

another small update:

As of right now I am on my sixth reinstall and now Windows will not install no matter what changes I make to the BIOS or HD.

As an aside I also cannot install XP Pro seemingly no matter what changes I try.

Might it be possible I have a faulty MB or HD, or is there some quick and easy fix I am missing?
 
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It seems like you are facing quite a frustrating situation with your custom machine. The issues you are encountering, such as Windows shutting down after reaching the login screen, can have various underlying causes. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions based on the symptoms you described:

Potential Causes and Troubleshooting Steps:​

  1. Compatibility Issues:
    • Ensure that all your hardware components are compatible with Windows 7 x84 and with each other. Check for any known compatibility issues with the specific components and Windows 7.
    []Driver Conflicts:
    • Update all your drivers to the latest versions, especially the graphics card driver. Sometimes driver conflicts can cause...
It seems like you are facing quite a frustrating situation with your custom machine. The issues you are encountering, such as Windows shutting down after reaching the login screen, can have various underlying causes. Here are some troubleshooting steps and suggestions based on the symptoms you described:

Potential Causes and Troubleshooting Steps:​

  1. Compatibility Issues:
    • Ensure that all your hardware components are compatible with Windows 7 x84 and with each other. Check for any known compatibility issues with the specific components and Windows 7.
    []Driver Conflicts:
    • Update all your drivers to the latest versions, especially the graphics card driver. Sometimes driver conflicts can cause unexpected behavior like automatic shutdowns.
    [
    ]Windows Update Issues:
    • Try installing Windows updates one at a time to identify if a specific update is causing the issue. You can also try disabling automatic updates temporarily to see if that makes a difference.
    []BIOS Settings:
    • Since you mentioned that resetting BIOS settings to factory defaults is necessary for Windows installation, check if any specific BIOS settings are causing conflicts. Pay attention to settings related to power management and boot options.
    [
    ]Hard Drive Issues:
    • Run diagnostic tests on your hard drive to check for any errors or issues. You can use tools like CrystalDiskInfo or HDDScan to assess the health of your hard drive.
    []Faulty Hardware:
    • It's possible that one of your hardware components, such as the motherboard or hard drive, is faulty. If possible, try testing your components on another system to see if the issue persists.
    [
    ]Memory Issues:
    • Run a memory test using tools like MemTest86 to check if your RAM is functioning correctly. Faulty RAM can cause system instability and unexpected shutdowns.

      Next Steps:​

    []Verify Component Compatibility:
    • Check the compatibility of all your hardware components with each other and with Windows 7 x84.
    [
    ]Update Drivers:
    • Ensure all drivers, especially the graphics card driver, are up to date.
    []Test Hardware Components:
    • Perform individual tests on your hardware components to identify any faulty parts.
    [
    ]Check System Event Logs:
    • Look into the Windows Event Viewer to check for any specific error messages or events that might provide more insight into the shutdowns.
  2. Consult Manufacturer Support:
    • Reach out to the manufacturers of your components for further assistance, especially if your issues persist. Given the repeated installation failures and the symptoms you described, it's crucial to methodically troubleshoot each component and software aspect to identify the root cause of the problem. If needed, seek assistance from technical support or a professional to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
 
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