Windows 10: Can I fix this without a Clean reinstall?

I was having boot problems for awhile. No boot on restart primarily. I fiddled around running various commands and one of them fixed the problem, most likely fix boot problem tool of Macrium Reflect.

Now the system boots correctly on power up and on a restart. I then upgraded ny 250Gb Samsung EVO SSD to a 500GB EVO SSD by cloning. Disk Management doesn't look right to me. I thought Boot should be separate from the OS C: partition.

This is what it looks like now.





Code: C:\Users\ztruk>diskpart Microsoft DiskPart version 10.0.17134.1 Copyright (C) Microsoft Corporation. On computer: DESKTOP DISKPART> list disk Disk ### Status Size Free Dyn Gpt -------- ------------- ------- ------- --- --- Disk 0 Online 465 GB 0 B * Disk 1 Online 1863 GB 129 MB * Disk 2 Online 1397 GB 2048 KB * Disk 3 No Media 0 B 0 B DISKPART> sel disk 0 Disk 0 is now the selected disk. DISKPART> list par Partition ### Type Size Offset ------------- ---------------- ------- ------- Partition 1 Recovery 499 MB 1024 KB Partition 2 System 100 MB 500 MB Partition 3 Reserved 16 MB 600 MB Partition 4 Primary 465 GB 616 MB DISKPART> exit[/quote] Can I fix this without a Clean reinstall?

I have a good Macrium backup so can try pretty much anything.

:)

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John

 

SOLVED: Windows Update KB3124262 - HOW DO I GET THIS TO INSTALL OR KILL IT? - Clean Reinstall Fixed it

Hi Jack,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with installing a Windows Update
KB3124262 and receive error code
0x00000003. I appreciate your efforts,
I will surely help you to fix this issue.

This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

1. Incorrect Windows Update settings.

2. Conflict between third party applications.

Try the steps listed here:

Method 1:

I suggest you to run “Windows Update troubleshooter” to diagnose the exact issue. It will fix common issues related to Windows Update.

a. Press Windows key from the keyboard.

b. Type Troubleshooting in the search box.

c. Select View all option from the left panel.



d. Then select Windows Update option from the list and follow the onscreen instructions.

Method 2:

If the issue persists, I suggest you to set the computer in a clean boot state and check if it helps. Setting the system in a clean boot state will help to identify if any third party applications or startup items are causing the
issue.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

Warning:

• 
  Applies to Windows 10.
  
• 
  After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer
  to Normal startup mode.
  

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.

 

Silent boot failure

List your specs out and tell us each step in cleaning you did.