Windows is freezing after a fresh format with minimal installations

[David_Paton]

I was having problems with my computer freezing so I decided to format the hard drive and start with a clean slate. All I did was install the graphics drivers but it still freezes. Can someone give me some suggestions of what to try please as I am all out of ideas.

Thanks,
Dave

[PeterOz]

Hi Dave
It would help if we knew somrthing about your computer
Can you Download and run and then post. Speccy - Free Download
To post: CCleaner Support Community Note you do not have to include the speccy report here just the link.
Could you also include the power supply specs E.g Cooler Master 850W Gold V2 NOT E.g 850w

[David_Paton]

I appear to have fixed the problem, just needed to install all the drivers for everything. Initially, I was trying to replicate the problem with nothing installed so I could test what was making the computer freeze.

Thanks anyway for replying

:giggle:

[PeterOz]

Glad you fixed it.
Step 1) Install windows
Step 2) ALWAYS install chipset drivers
Step 3) install other drivers if needed

[Bruce]

good to see your perseverance paid off David.
although, with no additional drivers Windows still shouldn’t freeze.
the lack of drivers just means something wouldn’t have looked as good as it should or even be detected.

time will tell.

we’ll close this as solved for now - if something else pops up, let us know.