Windows 10: Windows 10 takes about 45 minutes to boot after system crashed with error BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG

Discus and support Windows 10 takes about 45 minutes to boot after system crashed with error BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello and greetingsI was browsing the web using Firefox when my system Windows 10 on an ASUS laptop with 1TB HDD crashed and the blue screen of death... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Faramarz Falsafi Nejad, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM.

  1. Windows 10 takes about 45 minutes to boot after system crashed with error BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG


    Hello and greetingsI was browsing the web using Firefox when my system Windows 10 on an ASUS laptop with 1TB HDD crashed and the blue screen of death appeared with the error BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG. Now my system takes about 45 minutes to fully boot! I've tried the following list of actions to solve this issue but made no progress:Startup repair tool tried it with both my own system's WinRE and using a windows 10 bootable USB to repair my system - Failed to do anything.sfc /SCANNOW - Can't do anything; Fails every time.chkdsk /r /f C: - Did actually free bad clusters and other things but didn't

    :)
     
    Faramarz Falsafi Nejad, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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  2. peach1971 Win User

    all games crash!

    I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
    Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
    What happens?
    If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

    P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
    Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
    What X1800XT model do you own exactly?
     
  3. Windows 10 USB boot

    Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

    System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

    Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

    So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
    If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

    There is three options:
    Windows 10
    Windows 10 Home
    Windows 10 N

    Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

    System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

    Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
    That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks
     
  4. Windows 10 takes about 45 minutes to boot after system crashed with error BAD_SYSTEM_CONFIG

    Computer not closing, crashing every other minute

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience as the system crashes/ does not closes. We will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • When exactly does the system crashes?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message when the system crashes?
    • Does the system crashes while accessing any specific application/ program?
    • From when are you facing this issue?

    Try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Method 1: End the Windows Explorer process and create the new one.

    • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc, under Process
      tab, search for Windows Explorer.
    • Right click on it and click on End task.
    • Click on File in the Task Manager
      at top left corner of the window and select Run new task.
    • Type explorer.exe and click on Ok.

    Method 2: Boot the device in Safe mode with Networking and perform Clean boot if the issue persists.

    Step 1: I suggest you to boot the computer in Safe mode with Networking, access File Explorer and check if the issue persists.

    This will let us know if there are any Windows System files causing this issue as Safe mode will boot with minimal set of drivers and not all services will be enabled.

    Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


    If the issue persists in Safe mode,

    Step 2: I suggest you to perform Clean boot
    to avoid any third party software conflict.

    Disclaimer: Putting your system in
    Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

    How to perform a clean boot in Windows

    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

    Follow the below steps to place the computer in normal mode.

    • Press Windows + R keys to open Run
      command.
    • Type msconfig and press Enter.
    • In the System Configuration window, click on
      General tab.
    • Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on
      Apply and Ok.
    • Follow onscreen instructions.

    Hope it helps. Kindly get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jun 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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