I reset the BIOS. I reset the CMOS. I replaced the CMOS. No IDE option in my bios. Thing gets stuck on automatic repair - ill leave it on for hours and nothing.

I removed all additional HDDs and SSDs. I pulled the C drive and backed up the important data. Pulled the GPU and checked it real good. All of the ram as well.

I had gotten a BSOD with the “PNP Driver Watchdog” error. Google is unhelpful as anyone with this BSOD never received nor confirmed a working remedy or solution.

Now, after days of trying I am very rarely able to get to the Windows Install window from my USB. But none of my mice or keyboards work. They’ll work briefly for a few seconds and then stop. Nothing works to get them going again forcing me to shut down yet again.

Only thing I can think of is an unplanned and unannounced power shut off while I was out. Less than a week later my PC is pulling this shit. Refusing to boot.

Im ready to take it to a stupid pc repair shop… which im very hesitant on doing as I built this thing. Not to mention I dont like the thought of transporting this huge and heavy thing.

  • confusedwiseman@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    2 hours ago

    I know it’s not the ask, but sounds like there’s no better time to try Linux Mint.

    That is provided you don’t have specific software that requires Windows.

    If it’s not for you, that’s fine, and I don’t care if I can only help and convert 1 in 10 . It’s worth it.

    Edit: sorry, I misread this as a corrupted install, not a hardware issue. I must be too tired. So yes, memtest, and cmos battery check are starting points.