Windows 10: i think i bricked my pc with an obscure occurrence

Scribble_ · Jul 31, 2023

I've always been interested in old software. I have an HP Pavilion pc that came preloaded with Windows 11. I downgraded to Windows 10 by downloading the installation ISO from Microsoft, then updated back up to Windows 11. Then I downloaded the Windows 8.1 installation ISO yes, i know its out of support and tried to install by opening setup.exe from the image, rather than create a bootable USB drive. I decided to download it to my PCs C:/ drive, where the original Windows 11 was located. Big mistake. After rebooting, i was greeted with a BIOS menu with the choice to boot into either the Windo

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anandsap123 · Jul 31, 2023

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

Install system in case

Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard

Turn on PC

setup HDD

run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min

run realtemp at the same time

While in Prime95 test

if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU

if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere

if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

netrate · Jul 31, 2023

Weird occurrence - desktop won't load, spinning wheel etc

Ok here is the MR steps to be sure I am completing this properly - same error thought.
Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

step 5

Step 6 - Error

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EDIT : I did what you said and tried without G (second time, didn't take screen shots), same error. I did notice that NTFS Primary 3 (NONE) doesn't have a drive letter associated with it?

You · Jul 31, 2023

Thinking about Going back to Win8.1

If want to disable IE, still can. However, can't uninstall it like were able to in XP/98/whatever.
Here's how, although I find it useful in case Chrome or Firefox stops working and have to re-download it. *Wink
1. Search for turn windows features on or off and click it in the search results.

2. When the app opens, uncheck Internet Explorer 11.

3. Click Yes on the warning dialog.

4. Click OK.

5. Restart for the changes to finish.