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ChristianGarcia
Copper Contributor
Jul 25, 2024

Assistance Needed: Cold Boot Freezing/Crashing - Unsure of Next Steps

Hello everyone,

 

I am facing a persistent issue with my computer. Every time I start it for the first time during the day, it begins loading my startup programs but eventually freezes without generating a BSOD. I am then forced to manually restart the system. Strangely, this freezing seldom results in a minidump file being created. Despite performing a clean install, the problem persists. I have ruled out all peripherals except for my keyboard and mouse, conducted memory tests, and reseated my RAM.

 

The two potential culprits that come to mind are a recently installed SSD data drive or a particular program. While I attempted to resolve the issue by updating chipset drivers and running driver verifier, these steps did not yield any positive results. Curiously, after this initial boot crash, my system remains stable for subsequent reboots, sleep mode, and other functions. I am at a loss as to what could be causing this issue and would appreciate any help or insights you may have.

  • Kingstons's avatar
    Kingstons
    Copper Contributor
    Ensure that your power settings are configured correctly in the BIOS/UEFI. Look for any settings related to power management like C States or Fast Boot, as these can sometimes cause instability.

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