Chazhammer

Late and well needed update. I couldn't fix the issue, so I was forced to plug my disks into a friend's computer and reformat them. The SSD and the 3TB HDD formatted fine, but when I tried to boot my friend's computer with the 500GB HDD the same as I did with the others, Windows wouldn't function properly. It would boot, show the Windows icon, desktop, and taskbar, but won't load anyhting else, such as icons. I could still move the cursor, but nothing worked. As soon as I shut down and removed my HDD, the computer would boot up as good as normal. And yes, even before posting this topic in the first place, I did try booting my PC with every combination of disks connected, so I felt that i had ruled out there being an issue with any of the drives. Does anyone know what this could be the result of? Thanks, Chaz

Booted from both UEFI and USB. Same results. I've tried downloading Windows isos from multiple sources, including Microsoft, of course, but still nothing.

So I used the create installation media and used a USB drive, and it gave me an option to boot from USB or UEFI with the drive's name. I selected UEFI, it showed a low resolution Windows startup logo, then turned black and that's how it's sitting right now, the same result happened when I originally used the iso on a DVD. Should I reboot and select USB rather than UEFI?

Sorry for the confusion. I am using Windows 8.1 64-bit on the computer in question, but I built it originally and installed Windows 7 32-bit, then upgraded to Windows 8 by purchasing a key from g2a.com, which is a trustworthy site, based on my numerous other purchases. G2A provided me with a link to Microsoft.com for a download for either 32 or 64-bit, so I used the 64 bit version. I then upgraded the computer from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 immediately afterwards using the Windows Store, even before installing any other applications. I would create a bootable drive from the computer I am trying to fix, but I wouldn't need to create the drive/disk if I was able to access the computer. Every 10 or so boots, I can type in my password at the login screen for Windows, then open MSConfig so I can begin to enable Safe Mode, but it freezes with no warning after no more than 30 seconds or so, resulting in me having to turn off the computer, then get pulled back into this seemingly endless loop.

Custom, and no safe boot that I am aware of. My specs are listed under my profile information. I have had this computer for almost two years now, so I know all of the hardware is compatible, and I've had Windows 8 for nearly 6 months, so I know that's not the problem. The CMOS has been reset multiple times via the CMOS reset switch on my motherboard, as well as removing the battery. I have unplugged all SATA cables before, as well as unplug the cables from my two storage drives, leaving only the SSD with the OS plugged in. I've tried just about everything and have asked several people on different websites for help, but nothing has worked so far. I don't understand how it can be this difficult to reinstall and reformat my computer entirely. It's not like I'm trying to recover data beforehand, I just want my PC to be functional again.

So I've made a 32 and 64-bit DVD to boot from, and neither of those work. It just turns to a black screen after the windows logo or attempts to repair one of the drives again, leading to the same issues as before. No matter the bit version of the USB drive I make, which IS bootable, I don't even get an option to boot from USB device, no matter where it is plugged in. I can't even get far enough to wipe the OS, so I don't know what I can do. This is becoming more and more frustrating every day, and it seems like there is nothing I can do about it at this point.

I created both 32 and 64 bit bootable USB drives just to be safe, but I don't even get an option to boot from anything other than my hard drives or dvd drive after multiple restarts. Any other ideas anyone may have? I'm becoming frustrated ans am clueless as to what to do next. Why can't Windows 8 be as simple to boot in Safe Mode or LKGC like previous versions? I hate using this tablet and just want my PC back, whether i have my 3.2 TB of data or not. Starting from scratch is better than having a massive paperweight. Thanks for any help, Chaz

I haven't tried using a USB drive for the boot disk, as I don't know how large it needs to be. I can try using a USB drive for the ISO tomorrow, but it's too late for me to try it tonight.

I've recently been running into issues with my PC, so I've decided that it would be appropriate to start fresh and just reinstall my entire OS. (Windows 8.1 64-bit). I downloaded a Windows 8.1 64-bit ISO and burned the ISO image to a DVD in order to use it on my PC, as I purchased the OS virtually and didn't receive an install disk. My issue here is that when I insert the DVD into my computer, no matter the boot priority order in my BIOS, I can't seem to get the installation media to work at all. I insert the disc and it prompts me to press any key to boot from optical drive, which I do, then the Windows 8 logo shows up in a lower resolution than normal, just for a moment. When the logo goes away (30 seconds to a minute), the screen goes black, and pressing keys doesn't do anything at all. I am still getting a signal to the monitor, as it is still on and lit up, but the computer is either unresponsive, or doesn't know what to do next. I then have to restart my computer in order for it to do anything else, but after several attempts, I get the same results. Any input would be greatly appreciated, and I am willing to provide more information if needed. I apologize if I left any important information out, so please do not hesitate to ask me questions so I can help you help me. Thank you, Chaz

Sorry for the delay in my response. I followed the steps through the control panel, and after I restarted my computer, I went from 3.04GB free on my SSD to 9.46GB free. Thank you for the help, mvitkun

My bad. I just tried to find the Performance Information and Tools in control panel, but I can't seem to find anything of the sort. Yes, I do have All Control Panel Items shown. I forgot to mention I have Windows 8.1, so that may make a difference, but I'm not sure. As for the hibernate thing, I do have administrative privileges, but I'll attach a screenshot of what happens when I put it into command prompt.

So I tried both methods, and I managed to clear up a bit more space by using the program, but I'm not sure if the command prompt line did anything. I had enough space to finish the game, Second Assault, and Dragon's Teeth, but I still have China Rising and Naval Strike to download, leaving me a total of about 9.5GB to go, with 6.72 free on my SSD. I'm sure I'll manage to find more things to delete in order to download the rest. Thanks for the help.

So I decided to move BF4 from my 3TB HDD to my 128GB SSD that also contains my OS. I did it the easy and time consuming way by uninstalling and changing the install path then reinstalling because I don't care about waiting for it to download. Since I am an idiot, I didn't realize that I did not have enough space on my SSD for all of the MASSIVE DLC content as well. I just want to know if I can install my game and a couple DLCs on my SSD, and install the remaining DLCs on a different hard drive. I know it's a stretch, but hey, what do I have to lose? I'd rather ask before I even attempt though, as I have two more DLCs to download along with the one that has about 6GB to go, while I only have 6.9GB free on my SSD. And yes, I have deleted some stuff from the SSD to make room, but apparently not enough. If someone wants to buy me another SSD just for games, that's be great, but otherwise, don't tell me to buy another one, because I'm broke lol Thanks, Chaz

MSI it is, mostly based on the cooler

Regarding overclocking myself, I'd like to do that in the future, but it's not a priority right now. I still don't feel too comfortable doing it.