PC crashed and now my computer cant boot windows .

OkapiaJohnstoni95

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Hi all. My problems start with my computer crashing when trying to tab into a already opened gaming window. I clicked the window and it never expanded, instead the screen went straight to black and all audio cut out. Now when I turn on the PC it will load for a bit but never reach the login screen and remain black. I have tried changing the sata inputs on the MB, I have tried changing the sata cables with one from my friends working PC. The weirdest part is it tends to be very
Inconsistent with what the PC will show when loading it up. Sometimes it won't register anything in the boot order on bios and sometimes it even tries to install windows from the beginning. I dont know if it is the HDD
because I tried plugging my HDD in my friends computer and he can access all my files. I was wondering what may be the cause of this and what's the next troubleshooting I can try out.
 

RolandJS

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"...because I tried plugging my HDD in my friends computer and he can access all my files..." If I understand this correctly, will your friend help you make either a clone or a full image of your HD onto another external HD? Then, back to your computer to troubleshoot from the motherboard to the cabling connected to the internal HD -- can you get or borrow another known good HD to test? Do not use the clone or backup HD your friend made for you.
 

theradeonxt

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Since you mentioned the random behavior at times may I suggest:

  • ■ Check your HDD for defects: bad sectors - for example on friend's PC (if anyone knows please recommend some software).
    ■ Check your motherboard - try to restore the BIOS (but be careful if you changed anything to do with how it boots, UEFI, AHCI vs IDE)
    ■ Use a Windows repair disc or original Setup disc to attempt fixing boot related issues.
Also, can you change RAM to 1 stick only / another one (I'm thinking of memory issues)?
And the power supply?