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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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Oct 13, 2016 2:10 PM in response to bazzacad

What is the year/model of your Mac?

bazzacad

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Oct 13, 2016 2:45 PM in response to Loner T

Late 2015, iMac 21.5, 3.3 GHz i7, 1TB Fusion Drive, Iris Pro 6200. Just installed Win. 10 two weeks ago & then it updated to Annv. a day or two after that.

Thanks for the help.

bazzacad

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Oct 13, 2016 3:16 PM in response to Loner T

Wow cool, thanks. I thought since the Fusion Drive was a SSD that it was using that file.

Loner T

Level 9

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Oct 13, 2016 3:18 PM in response to bazzacad

You can also confirm it by using Windows Sysinternals .

bazzacad

Level 1

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Oct 13, 2016 3:27 PM in response to Loner T

Thanks for the great link, but which tool should I use to confirm this?

Loner T

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Oct 13, 2016 4:10 PM in response to bazzacad

Can you use this link and look at Drivers section?

bazzacad

Level 1

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Oct 14, 2016 1:59 PM in response to Loner T

OK I renamed the driver & restart & everything seems fine for now. I guess I'll have to use it for a few days to know for sure. Thanks for the help.

Loner T

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Oct 14, 2016 2:01 PM in response to bazzacad

Excellent. Please create a Windows System Restore point.

bazzacad

Level 1

12 points

Oct 14, 2016 2:03 PM in response to Loner T

Oh ya, I did that before anything.

Loner T

Level 9

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Oct 14, 2016 2:07 PM in response to bazzacad

It would be good to have another one without it as well. 😉

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