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And just to be sure, is your BIOS fully updated to the latest version from ASUS?

Same here. I had the same problem. For me, it was a conflict with an old peripheral driver that didn't show up as outdated. Hope that helps.

You could also use a free tool like CPU-Z, which shows the exact core layout and types in a bit more detail.

Can confirm. Yeah, and if that doesn't help, check for driver updates from WD's website—sometimes a fresh driver can calm things down.

Can confirm. Yeah, agreed. A quick tip: always create a restore point before you start tweaking system icons.

You could also try using the Microsoft Media Creation Tool to do the upgrade instead, as it sometimes bypasses those checker errors.