Frequent BSOD with different Error codes when trying to reinstall windows 11

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Frequent BSOD with different Error codes when trying to reinstall windows 11

SAMUEL LAODA 0

Hello everyone, so i just got my laptop cleaned out and tried to reinstall windows and all of a sudden my laptop started to go in a BSOD loop with different types of error codes

Like KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE

IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (ntoskrnl.exe)

SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED

DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION

I have been trying to do any sort of help from articles and videos from YouTube and i tried checking my ssd and my ram from the bios menu and it says that its in a good shape and working perfectly fine now im just lost and confused, im considering going to the nearest asus service centre. (my laptop is Asus Tuf Gaming A15 FA506NF-R525B3T-O)

Hopefully anyone reading can help me solve this problem thanks you

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Answer 1

Since the crashes happen during or around Windows reinstall and the stop codes vary, the supported causes are most commonly a hardware device, its driver, or software. For setup-related crashes, disk space and BIOS incompatibility are also called out as possible causes.

Try this in order:

Remove all nonessential external hardware Unplug anything not required for setup: USB drives, external disks, printers, scanners, speakers, headphones, and docking accessories. Keep only the display, keyboard, and mouse if needed.
If any new hardware was added, remove it temporarily Unexpected restarts and stop code errors can be caused by newly added hardware.
Start in Safe Mode if Windows can still boot that far From Safe Mode, continue with the next checks. This helps rule out drivers and startup software.
Check Device Manager for driver problems Right-click Start > Device Manager. Look for devices with a yellow exclamation mark.
- Try Update driver first.
- If that does not help, try Disable or Uninstall for the affected device.
Install the latest Windows updates Go to Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. This is recommended before attempting the reinstall again.
Remove third-party antivirus or antispyware software Non-Microsoft security software can interfere with upgrades and setup. Go to Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features, select the antivirus product, then Uninstall.
Uninstall nonessential software Old or unnecessary applications can also interfere with upgrade or installation. Use Control Panel\Programs\Programs and Features and remove anything not needed for setup.
Make sure there is enough free disk space Windows needs free space for swap files and setup tasks. A good target is 10% to 15% free space. For setup-related bug checks, lack of disk space is specifically listed as a possible cause.
Check the System Log in Event Viewer Look for errors around the crash time that identify a device or driver. This is specifically recommended for KMODE-related bug checks.
Run disk and system image repair commands Open Command Prompt as administrator and run:

chkdsk /f C:

Then run:

DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

chkdsk may require a restart to repair the drive. These commands make changes to disk and system files, so save work first.

Try a clean boot before reinstalling again If background software is interfering with setup, a clean boot can help isolate it.
Check BIOS/firmware with ASUS support BIOS incompatibility is listed as a possible cause for KMODE-related setup crashes. If the laptop was recently serviced, confirming the BIOS is current and stable is worthwhile.
Run manufacturer hardware diagnostics, especially memory Even if BIOS quick checks look normal, the documented guidance for these bug checks still recommends running the system manufacturer’s hardware diagnostics, especially memory diagnostics.
If crashes continue, use Windows recovery options or service If the system still blue screens repeatedly after the steps above, using a restore point or other recovery option is the next supported path. Given the repeated setup failures on this ASUS laptop, an ASUS service center is a reasonable next step.

The most relevant priorities for this case are:

disconnect peripherals
check Device Manager for bad drivers
remove third-party antivirus
ensure enough free disk space
run chkdsk /f C: and DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
verify BIOS/firmware and run ASUS hardware diagnostics

Answer 2

Ivan B 124.9K Independent Advisor

Hi ,

Access the c:\windows\minidump folder, copy the files to your desktop, then upload them to OneDrive or Google Drive and post the link here for analysis.

Thanks

SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-03T08:11:44.8833333+00:00

Hi there sorry for the late reply, an extra information i actually only available to turn on my laptop and go to the bios only because of no media presence well except for the USB drive that has the windows installation so i can't get the file dump, Or maybe there's a different way to get it? I don't really understand this sort of stuffs
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-03T17:41:50.0366667+00:00

Hi,

So, the SSD isn't showing up?

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-03T23:01:26.19+00:00

Hi, again yes for some reason there is no media presence in the boot priority.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-03T23:03:22.5033333+00:00

Hi,

The NVMe drive is recognized in the photo you sent. Try this: disable Secure Boot, save the settings, and try accessing it again—see if there is an option to add a boot entry.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T00:03:41.6833333+00:00

Hi, i tried to do the thing you told me turn off secure boot and save the setting, when the laptop turned on it still doesn't show any boot priority, the one time it show is when i plugged in the usb for the windows installation.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T00:06:49.58+00:00

Hi,

Your Windows installation might be corrupted. Could you access the Boot tab, take a photo, and post it here?

Thanks.
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SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T00:14:21.2566667+00:00

Hi, this is the state of my boot menu.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T00:16:35.1866667+00:00

Hi,

Take a photo of the "Boot" tab in the previous menu and post it here.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T00:24:59.9733333+00:00

Hi,

Is this what you meant or is it something else?
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T00:38:38.52+00:00

Hi,

Try this: boot from the Windows installation media, navigate to the screen where you select the drive for installation, and check if the SSD appears there alongside the USB drive.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T00:46:41.9833333+00:00

Hi,

I tried to load the C and D driver but somehow it shows there is no driver found.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T01:04:43.3866667+00:00

Hi,

Okay, great—it's clear that your SSD is detected, but the boot partition is likely corrupted.

There are two options: a clean install of Windows 11 or attempting to repair the boot process (though I can't guarantee that will work).

Can you go back to the Windows 11 installation screen and navigate to Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt?

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T01:16:29.1666667+00:00

Hi,

I tried what you said navigate to repair your computer in the windows installation and somehow its brings me back to here, it didn't show me the advance options menu when i click the repair your computer.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T01:28:38.6933333+00:00

Hi,

I think I understand what happened during the Windows build update from 25H2 to 26H2: a BSOD likely occurred, corrupting the boot partition.

In this case, I recommend performing a clean install rather than trying to fix it, though you will lose your files in the process—do you understand?

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T01:37:53.4733333+00:00

Hi,

Yes i understand, i will try in right now hopefully its works, i will text you again if anything happens.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T01:42:07.5733333+00:00

Hi,

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T01:44:05.5433333+00:00

Hi,

When i tried to do the clean installation my device somehow gives me BSOD mid installation and i have to do it all over again.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T01:54:42.65+00:00

Hi,

I need to let you know that there is a hardware fault with your laptop. If possible, please take a photo of the BSOD to see if it indicates which driver is involved, so we can identify the cause of the failure.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T02:06:33.36+00:00

Hi,

This is one of the BSOD error codes that i got in a couple of tries doing the installation, and the funny part its that the BSOD always shows up when the percentage is 16% complete.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T02:14:14.1633333+00:00

Hi,

Do you have two SSDs connected to your PC? In the Windows installation photo showing Disk 0 and Disk 1, Disk 0 looks like a 500GB SSD you added, and Disk 1 appears to be the one that came with the laptop—can you confirm that?

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T02:15:27.2133333+00:00

Hi,

Ok quick update i tried the different ssd and it somehow got this far on the update.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T02:16:57.2+00:00

Hi,

It might actually work.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T02:18:23.2433333+00:00

Hi,

So you really do have two SSDs, right?

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T02:19:21.11+00:00

Hi,

Yes i have two SSD cards inserted.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T02:22:25.7166667+00:00

Hi,

I believe one of your SSDs is faulty. The one you are installing Windows on might be fine, but the other one could be the cause of the BSODs.

Please let me know after you install Windows 11.

Thanks.
SAMUEL LAODA 0 Reputation points

2026-10-04T02:35:12.98+00:00

Hi,

I manage to enter the desktop now thank you for your help ivan, thank you so much.

But possibly i need to change one of my SSD so it stopped giving me BSOD.
Ivan B 124.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-10-04T02:40:02.1833333+00:00

Hi,

I'd be happy to help. I suspect the other SSD might be faulty; you could try removing it and using the system for 24 hours—if no BSOD occurs, we've found the problem.

Please consider rating the question (accepting the answer or not) and visiting the Microsoft Q&A community if you have further questions.

Thanks.