01
What Changed
Recently?
New hardware, recent installs, driver updates, Windows Updates, overclocks — undo it
Physical + Software • 5 min
02
Update or Roll
Back Drivers
Device Manager — roll back or update GPU, network, chipset drivers
Device Manager • 5 min
03
Test Your
RAM
Windows Memory Diagnostic or MemTest86 to find faulty memory sticks
Memory Diagnostic • 15 min
04
Check Disk
Health
CHKDSK + SMART status to detect bad sectors and drive failures
CHKDSK • 30 min
05
SFC &
DISM
Scan and repair corrupted Windows system files with two commands
Terminal (Admin) • 10 min
06
Safe Mode &
System Restore
When Windows won't boot — force recovery mode and roll back
Recovery Mode • 15 min
07
Clean
Install
Nuclear option — fresh Windows installation, wipe everything
USB Installer • 1 hr