Has anyone else gotten constant blue screens after trying to upgrade from Window?

ggwi6 · Post by **ggwi6** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 6:36 am

Has anyone else gotten constant blue screens after trying to upgrade from Windows 10 to 11? My PC meets the requirements, but the install fails and now I get random BSODs even during normal use. The most common error code is **CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED**. I’ve tried the Windows Update Troubleshooter with no luck. Any ideas on how to fix this or safely roll back?

I4IqPh · Post by **I4IqPh** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:02 pm

You could also try running the System File Checker tool from an admin command prompt, since that specific error can sometimes point to corrupted system files.

PHaNeI · Post by **PHaNeI** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:13 pm

So basically, I had this issue last month. From what I've seen, it's often a driver conflict, especially with older security software or peripherals. I had to boot into safe mode and manually uninstall my antivirus and a sketchy RGB controller app before the upgrade would finally stick.

3845agossu · Post by **3845agossu** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:11 pm

Yeah, You could also try using the Media Creation Tool to do a clean install instead of the in-place upgrade.

hodD1A · Post by **hodD1A** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:38 pm

+1 Before that, have you checked if any of your drivers, especially for things like your graphics card or chipset, need updating?

39hyxmqmmcea · Post by **39hyxmqmmcea** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:01 pm

Yeah, and if you're still stuck, try temporarily disconnecting any non-essential USB devices during the upgrade—sometimes peripherals can cause hiccups. Hope that helps.

sCQfZkSPsD · Post by **sCQfZkSPsD** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:14 pm

This. Also, have you checked if your drivers, especially for your storage and chipset, are updated to Windows 11 versions?

bqou7815355 · Post by **bqou7815355** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:39 pm

Yeah, You could also try booting into safe mode and running a system file check with the command "sfc /scannow" to see if any core Windows files got corrupted.

614UJfHrua · Post by **614UJfHrua** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 2:47 pm

This. I had the same problem. For me, it turned out to be a driver from my old audio interface that wasn't compatible.

lm64E · Post by **lm64E** » Mon Jan 12, 2026 4:05 pm

Same here. Agreed, the USB clean install is the way to go. One extra tip: make sure to fully disconnect any non-essential USB devices before you start the install.