Locked out of Windows.

September 7, 2015

I had an old drive from a Windows 8 laptop, and some old desktop parts. So, as many of us would do, I put them together, I was exited to see the system boot, but once I logged in, I got this error.

"Windows ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you."

This will be in an endless loop. Do you guys have any tips? I have a Windows 10 flash drive but no product key for the Win 8 OS.

This is just a project for a guest computer. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Kherm · September 7, 2015

Like a Blue Screen? What is the message it gives?

SkilledRebuilds · September 7, 2015

Windows being installed with or without AHCI set in the bios, then moved to a diff PC,... better make sure it also is in the same mode (Or without), then booting with a board that may not/or may have it enabled, will result in that BSOD/Error Loop.

If its needed, and missing, it won't boot.

iamdarkyoshi · September 7, 2015

Its having this issue probably becuase its not setup for that hardware. Paragon Adaptive Restore?

JefferyD90 · September 7, 2015

its not the right chipset. You'll need to reinstall windows.

I had an old drive from a Windows 8 laptop, and some old desktop parts. So, as many of us would do, I put them together, I was exited to see the system boot, but once I logged in, I got this error.

"Windows ran into a problem and needs to restart. We're just collecting some error info, and then we'll restart for you."

This will be in an endless loop. Do you guys have any tips? I have a Windows 10 flash drive but no product key for the Win 8 OS.

This is just a project for a guest computer. Any tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks.