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The thread discusses a recurring issue with Windows 10 installation on a custom-built PC from late 2011/early 2012, where the system frequently gets stuck at the black screen with the Windows logo during cold startup. The original poster has tried disk checks and memory tests but is unsure of the cause and is considering their options after dissatisfaction with frequent reinstallation. A respondent suggests checking the computer’s age and attempting Safe Mode, though the original poster notes inconsistent booting into Safe Mode and plans to upgrade hardware in the future. Overall, the conversation centers on troubleshooting startup issues and hardware considerations for an aging system.
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I reinstalled Windows10 from scratch yesterday (this is the 5th time this year).

It installed fine. But on a cold startup it will get stuck at the black screen with the Blue Windows logo and no spinner. This happens about 50% of the time. If I reset the computer sometimes I am lucky and it will go to that same screen but have a spinner and then I know it will boot into Windows properly.

I've run scandisk on both drives, memory check, etc. Not sure what to do now, this is my last attempt with Windows 10. Win7 worked fine for 8 years on the first install.
 

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How old is the computer? Not how long you have had it, but its actual age. You should also try Safe Mode if possible.


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How old is the computer? Not how long you have had it, but its actual age. You should also try Safe Mode if possible.


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I built it in late 2011/12 and have slowly upgraded some parts on it. So its still plenty usable.

AMD FX 6100 6core, 16gb ram, nvidia geforce gtx 750 ti

I plan to upgrade someday but will hold off another year or 3.

Not sure what safe mode will do as I can't boot up in that everytime. Everything works, it just gets stuck 50% of the time and I hit restart it might make it through to Windows.
 

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