What can be the root cause of crashes with my clean installation of windows 11?

Artur Kulsh 20 Reputation points
2025-12-14T12:36:16.6+00:00

Greetings,

I have had issues with Windows 11 culminating in having to do a clean re-installation of it. However, even after clean installation the problems continue to persist and I would like to ask someone to help and find the root cause to them if possible.

Steps undertaken:

  1. Installed all necessary and recommended Windows updates. Installed hardware manufacturer software to update manufacturer's drivers to the current version.
  2. SFC and DISM checks performed with no integrity volations found
  3. MEMCHECK and DSKCHK /r /f performed with no issues found

Reliability Monitor usually doesn't show any errors except "Windows Closed unexpectedly", however most recent point of failure included hardware issues.

Minidump files point to kernel level files so I assume it is something with faulty hardware or drivers.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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DaveM121 946.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2025-12-14T13:11:12.9966667+00:00

System crashes should no survive re-installing Windows using a bootable USB, that usually indicates an underlying hardware fault.

Your second minidump file indicates the dedicated graphics card drivers caused that crash, the first one only indicates generic errors.

Open Device Manager, then expand the Display Adapters section, please provide a screenshot of that full window.

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    2025-12-14T12:36:31.9633333+00:00

    The root cause of crashes in a clean installation of Windows 11 can be attributed to several factors, even after performing updates and checks. Here are some potential causes:

    1. Faulty Hardware: Despite running diagnostics like MEMCHECK and DSKCHK, some hardware components may still be faulty. This includes RAM, hard drives, or other peripherals that might not have been detected during standard checks.
    2. Driver Issues: Even with updated drivers, there could be compatibility issues with specific hardware or software. Third-party drivers are often a significant cause of system crashes, as they may not be fully compatible with Windows 11.
    3. Kernel-Level Problems: Since your minidump files point to kernel-level files, this indicates that the issue may lie within the core components of the operating system or drivers interacting with the kernel. This could be due to outdated or corrupted kernel drivers.
    4. Software Conflicts: Sometimes, installed software can conflict with system processes, leading to unexpected crashes. This is especially true for software that operates at a low level, such as antivirus programs or system utilities.
    5. BIOS/Firmware Issues: Outdated BIOS or firmware can lead to compatibility issues with the operating system. Ensuring that your system's BIOS is up to date can sometimes resolve these types of problems.
    6. Corrupted System Files: Although SFC and DISM checks did not find integrity violations, there could still be underlying issues that were not detected. Running these tools multiple times or in different configurations may yield different results.
    7. Insufficient Resources: Ensure that your system has adequate resources (CPU, RAM, disk space) to run Windows 11 smoothly. Insufficient resources can lead to performance issues and crashes.

    Given these possibilities, it may be beneficial to systematically test hardware components, review driver compatibility, and monitor system performance to identify the root cause of the crashes.


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