Windows 10: Graphic card problems

not without more info , such as error messages etc as to why it won't run ....

how did you put it on the USB key

 

I used the installer that downloaded with memtest86 and it completed ok. When I restarted the pc it didn't boot from the usb even though I set the usb as first boot device. I also tried pressing escape and chosing the boot device as it turned on. Very odd because I sometimes use linux on a usb stick and that boots fine... Equally when I use windows memery checker it should run as the pc boots up and then give a report but it doesn't. I get no error messages from either...
Confused !

 

So USB Key is bootable ? some are not in my own experience

Some Bios's if in fastboot/secureboot mode don't allow USB drives to be bootable for security reasons

I have not tried the new V7 of Memtest86 , but if the USB Key is seen as UEFI Memtest runs in V7 which is faster/ quicker and can test more extensively , if in Legacy Mode (MBR) ver. 4 of Memtest should run.

 

USB is bootable i've used it before..... I'll give that a try thanks

 

I'm running off a GeForce 210 (From Inno3D) using a driver downloaded by Windows Update. Driver version is 341.92.

 

So some strange happenings.... Despite power cycles and restarts yesterday I couldn't get any memtest to work or the windows utility. When I turned the pc on this morning the windows memory test ran. Even stranger when I then tried memtest V4 it worked no problem. Both come back with no issues.
Then when I tried to restart the pc it would not fire up at all and I've only just got it to fire jp and work correctly.
So I'm back to where I started. It still freezes regularly....
Help !!!!

 

Have you tried the Card in a different PCIE Slot ? are there any settings inthe Bios fo PCIE like speed .gen1 or gen2 etc?

Have a look at RoasterMan's system Specs are your's similar ...its working for him , so he is likely more help than me on this ....

 

OK thanks... The bios is set to PCIE but there is only one slot. It only had a setting for 16k with no other options. Problem now having restarted again because it locked up its gone into windows repair and I have no display for the last few hours other than being able to see the mouse curser. Unfortunately I didn't get a disc with the pc which came fom ebay with a new build of Windows 7 on it and I don't know how i'm going to reload it with Win 7 or 10... Beginning to think its now just scrap.
However i'm very grateful for the help i've had from you guys and if I can find a way to actually get a display up again I will have another go and report back...
Thanks
Barry

 

It is easy to get Win10 Disks form M$ , Win7 too , so don't worry about that part.

Windows 10 ISO

 

ok thanks but i've tried and I can't force it to boot from the cd drive so not sure how i'd load it but thats a very useful link.
Many thanks
Barry

 

USB Key if CD does not work

 

What's your system specs? Please do this System Specs - Fill in at Ten Forums - Windows 10 Forums so we can help you further.

I'm thinking it's the motherboard already showing problems.

 

Thanks for that. I'm making some progress in getting the machine to actually work again and as soon as I can will do the above and fill out the specs.... The sooner the better I think because I don't like my sons laptop at all.
As always thanks for your help and support.
Barry

 

I was having the same thoughts as RoasterMen about a bad MB or PCIE Slot , both hard to figure out .

Is your Warranty up on the Machine ?

KB

 

Yes it was an ebay purchase so doesn't owe me a lot but all was well when I first got it 6 months ago even with the current graphics card in it. First thing I did was upgrade from Win 7 to Win 10. Was about to run the utility Roastermen suggested and post the specs but it won't start up again so i'll do that when I make some progress.
Thanks
Barry