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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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59,513 points

Mar 9, 2016 7:27 PM in response to jrkagan

Please post back once you have it installed and verified.

jrkagan

Level 1

134 points

Apr 14, 2016 6:58 PM in response to Joey Schmoey

Thank you for this!

VO8T

Level 1

4 points

Jul 29, 2016 11:04 AM in response to Headhunter06

Is this problem still going on?

Loner T

Level 9

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Sep 4, 2016 7:07 AM in response to mdeeq0

Please post your 'fix'. 😉

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Sep 26, 2016 2:57 PM in response to fioralbinho

Are you able to boot in to Windows Safe Mode?

Sep 27, 2016 3:55 AM in response to Loner T

Yes, I can.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Sep 27, 2016 5:14 AM in response to fioralbinho

Do you have Windows System Restore points available that you can use to roll back to?

Sep 27, 2016 8:14 AM in response to Loner T

Yes, like you suggest, I create a system restore point after setting up bootcamp drivers.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Sep 27, 2016 9:14 AM in response to fioralbinho

Can you roll back to the last System Restore point and test?

Sep 28, 2016 1:55 AM in response to Loner T

Done, restored, same problem when connected to internet.

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Sep 28, 2016 4:51 AM in response to fioralbinho

Can you test with an older version of your Visual Studio on W10? I also suggest asking in a Microsoft forum.

Sep 29, 2016 7:47 AM in response to Wolf76hd

Sei un grande, da farti un monumento! GRAZIE!!!! GRAZIE DAVVERO! Maledetto Windows e i suoi driver farlocchi...

Sep 29, 2016 7:48 AM in response to Loner T

Thank you very much, I solved following these steps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3edX65w4ww

Loner T

Level 9

59,513 points

Sep 29, 2016 8:11 AM in response to fioralbinho

The Intel GPU Updates that W10 pushes have always been problematic. Disabling them corrects the issue. I suggest you back up OSX, Windows, and create a Windows System Restore point.

jpnkira

Level 1

8 points

Sep 29, 2016 8:39 AM in response to Loner T

I made a short video with the steps that worked for me.

Hope it helps someone as well!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCUL6-ljcD4

Windows 10 crashing, but not sure why.