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Headhunter06 Author

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Windows 10 crashing, but not sure why.

In the last couple of days, Windows 10 fails to start when switching from OS X to Windows in Bootcamp. I recently installed the latest update to OS X El Capitan and Windows started fine from Bootcamp. After about 3-4 mins in Windows -- it was downloading and installing updates -- screen goes black, and then a screen pops up indicating "Attempting Automatic Repairs". Those automatic repairs failed. After several attempts to restart, I eventually got a "no bootable disk found" error.

So I decided to use Bootcamp Assistant to uninstall Windows and remove the partition, and then do a fresh partition and windows reinstall. Same thing happens. Windows installs fine, runs fine for 3-4 mins and then crashes.

I have no idea if this crash is due to a Microsoft issue involving updates, a conflict involving Bootcamp or Apple drivers, or something else. Anyone have ideas?

iMac, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3), iMac 2015 21.5 4k Retina

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 5:42 PM

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Loner T

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59,513 points

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 9:32 PM

Can remove and re-install W10 and not connect to any network during the W10 installation? Once W10 is completely installed and BC drivers are in place, create a Windows System Restore point. Connect to the Internet and try Windows Update. If it behaves the same way, roll back to the Restore Point without connecting to the network, and disable Windows Automatic Updates. After Automatic Updates are disabled, connect to the network and test.

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Loner T

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Oct 13, 2016 3:03 PM in response to bazzacad

In some releases of the BC6 drivers used by W10, AppleSSD.sys is an unsigned driver. For your specific year/model, AppleSSD.sys is not used. It is only relevant to a MB Air which uses a SCSI interface to the internal storage. You can remove it by using Paragon NTFS for Mac Trial and gaining read-write access to the Windows partition.

Loner T

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Oct 14, 2016 12:37 PM in response to bazzacad

Create a Windows System Restore point. Rename the AppleSSD.sys to AppleSSD.sys.bak in Drivers folder (not DrvStore), and reboot Windows. If you run into an issue, roll back to the Restore point. You do have a SD Card slot in the back of your Mac. Is there a pending Apple Software Update?

If you use BC Assistant on the OSX side and download BC6 drivers to a USB Flash drive, check the version of AppleSSD.sys in Bootcamp.xml. If it is newer than what you have installed, you can also replace the older driver with the newer driver, and then test.

Feb 26, 2016 4:31 PM in response to mothman07

"This 21.5" 4K imac is on it's way back to the store, I can't use it with a patch work Windows."

What do you mean ? Do you think the hardware/21.5" 4K model could be part of the issue ?

Loner T

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Jan 31, 2016 8:18 AM in response to jrkagan

Do any of the methods outlined by Headhunter06 work for you?

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Jan 31, 2016 9:21 PM in response to jrkagan

I suggest a weekly manual update check and a very carefully screening of any driver updates for such issues, before their installation. Also, create a Windows System Restore point after each update.

WillGonz

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Feb 2, 2016 10:20 PM in response to Headhunter06

I too am having the same problem. On a 2013 iMac. Running Windows 10 Home.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Feb 14, 2016 9:20 AM in response to VO8T

You will need to disable Automatic Updates for Windows, and check manually. If you see any Intel drivers, remove from the update selection.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Feb 17, 2016 7:15 AM in response to MarVardy9

1. Can you boot Windows in Safe Mode?

2. Do you have a Windows System Restore point prior to Windows Automatic Update gave you the bad driver?

Feb 17, 2016 7:32 AM in response to Loner T

1I Can't boot window to safe mode

2i don't have window system restore point so sad T.T

BUt try to boot to window many times but 1 time i had a different

"ll show you a picture

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Feb 26, 2016 4:36 PM in response to Laurent B.

The Windows Updates cause a lot o problems with Intel GPU drivers. As suggested, disable Windows Automatic Updates, or at least select specific updates you need. Driver updates are very problematic.

jrkagan

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134 points

Feb 26, 2016 4:47 PM in response to Loner T

Have you found a way to select specific updates in Windows Update on Windows 10? Other than the Microsoft "Show-Hide Updates Tool," which does not work properly on my system.