piece of **** windows crashing Game Input reconfigure

Didn't work. Just had another reset...

Another Q - are you guys using webcams? If so are they Logitech?

Hi Jimmy. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, here to help you.

1. There's some recent fixes for this here:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

https://www.surfacetablethelp.com/2022/06/gamei...

2. Go over Windows using this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files, and also Step 16 to test a new Local Admin account to replace yours which may be corrupted. Then if necessary continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.

3. Update your drivers and BIOS/UEFI firmware from the PC or motherboard maker's Support Downloads web page, using the full model number, Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

Updating drivers from the Device Manager or Windows Update is rarely enough. The most basic thing we need to learn to maintain a PC is keep the latest manufacturer's drivers installed from their Support Downloads web page. Everything else depends on this.

4. If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Hi Greg

We've had quite a few updates on this thread since you initially posted - any chance you could take a look or get another MVP to jump on?

I do use a Logitec Web cam. It might be a link as I don't think it was the exact same day that I connected it but it could be.

I've never had it running when the crash happened. It was connected but never running as far as I can recall.

Dammit CE, I was about to light a fire and then I saw your post, oops, delete, delete, delete...

I've never installed a webcam on my machine.

Just going to give this a bump after my second one today before noon.

Had this occur nearly every day for a month now, always GameInput.