Windows 10: Accidentally broke everything, need help ASAP

Discus and support Accidentally broke everything, need help ASAP in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; So basically, I was trying to install Arch Linux alongside Windows I was being REALLY REALLY Really stupid, saw a seemingly useless 15GB recovery... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/dragonitewolf223, Sep 21, 2020.

  1. Accidentally broke everything, need help ASAP


    So basically, I was trying to install Arch Linux alongside Windows

    I was being REALLY REALLY Really stupid, saw a seemingly useless 15GB recovery partition, and was like "hey, I can use this for Arch" because I didn't wanna cut into my main partition's storage as it was already getting low.

    So Arch fails to install because the files on the USB are totally screwed over as well because Rufus made a big oopsie, and none of the commands work. So I boot back into Windows to re-run Rufus and burn Arch to my USB.

    And when I try to boot, uh. The screen just begins flashing on and off. On and off. On and off. Occasionally showing garbage pixels. And mostly just black. No error messages or anything.

    Startup repair doesn't do jack.

    Safe mode almost works, but then it just flashes again but now occasionally showing "safe mode" in the corners like its trying to display something

    Then I spend 2 hours on another PC (running only Ubuntu) downloading the Windows 10 ISO and burning it with UNetBootin, only for the "Repair your PC" button to be just as useless as the Windows startup repair itself. Like, isn't the point in having the installer disk to replace files that the broken OS can't replace? Why doesn't it do any of that? It ALWAYS says, "Startup repair couldn't repair your PC".

    At this point I'm considering just reinstalling Windows altogether.

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    /u/dragonitewolf223, Sep 21, 2020
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  2. mrgeek Win User

    Audio drivers randomly broke, I don't know how to roll back. HELP ASAP

    Hit Windows key+X/Device Manager. R-click Audio driver you want to repair. Follow screens to update via Windows Update. If there's NO driver, download from your mfr's site for your model.


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  4. Accidentally broke everything, need help ASAP

    Windows 10 broke my steam

    Hi,



    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



    Method 1: Try updating the Video card drivers and check if it helps.



    Follow the steps to update the Video card driver:



    • Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
    • Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
    • Right-click on the Video card listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.


    Method 2: Try installing the game in Compatibility mode and check.



    Follow the steps to install in Compatibility mode:



    • Right click the Game setup file and select Properties then tap or click the Compatibility tab.
    • Place a check in the Run this program in compatibility mode for: box.
    • Tap or click the drop down box and select a previous operating system, then tap or click OK.
    • Try installing the Game and check.


    If still the issue persist then I suggest you to follow the suggestion provided by crazzilla replied on August 3, 2015 from the below link and check if it helps.



    Windows 10 & Steam Gaming - most games broke

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Sep 21, 2020
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