Windows 10: Fresh Windows 10 install fails on reboot and causes flickering and then a crash.

Upon upgrading my fathers computer to an SSD and installing windows 10, I'm left completely stumped by the issue windows 10 causes.


upon installation windows is 100% functional, i can install drivers and stress the computers hardware not a hardware fault; then upon X variable number of reboots, windows appears to flicker on boot before login screen; once logged in the computer will continue to flicker and crash explorer & task manager till it trips some error catch, then proceed to log out and reset the issue in a loop till halting on a black screen.


safe mode works without issue, however, bcdedit cannot appear to force the computer to boot to safe mode weirdly, i have to forcefully power cycle the computer till advance options are available trigger for advance options doesn't respond.


Specifications of the computer in question:

• CPU : FX6300
• RAM: 16gb 1600mhz ddr3
• GPU: GTX 670 2GB
• STR: 256gb SSD + 500gb HDD

solutions I've tried so far:

• start up repair + clean boot.
• DDU driver removal + fresh install of certified working drivers for the NVIDIA card worked for a short while.
• Windows update service disabled + registry edit to stop Windows service medic from repairing windows update service.
• Switching to an RX590 AMD graphics card to devoid any possibility of graphics card error/incompatibility.

Solutions im going try next:

• disconnecting the HDD so old windows 7 apps can't meddle with the windows 10 install.
• get a different version of window 10 instillation media .
• switch out the SSD just in case this is some strange hardware fault on this SDDhighly doubt
• switch to Linux because its a better operating system, which actually allows you to control what it does.

I'm fairly certain this is a driver issue of some kind, due to the nature of fault, however, I'm completely stumped how to resolve this because its so illogical, i have a feeling this is some kind of automatic update for a device which i cannot stop. I haven't found any guides which make sense or target my issue in particular; if you have any idea on this, it'd be a great help.


many thanks, Harry.

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Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

Screen flickering in Windows 10 safe mode

I haven't made any changes on my device. This screen flickering is only happening in Safe Mode.

 

Screen flickering in Windows 10 safe mode

Hi Adhio,

Screen flickering can be caused by hardware or application issue.

To better assist you, please answer the following questions:

• Is the issue only happening in Safe Mode?
• Have you made any changes on your device prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest following the troubleshooting steps on this article:

Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows 10 to resolve screen flickering issues on Windows 10.

We're looking forward to your reply.