Installing drivers cause PC to freeze

Asus z170 Deluxe with latest BIOS 1901 (Sent to manufacturer, they didn't do anything and sent it back)

i7-6700k at stock

4x4GB Corsair Dominator Ram (Compatible)

Countless fresh install Windows 10



So apparently it's a common problem with people that has the Z170 Deluxe board.

The drivers that consist of USB 3.1 Boost, Gigabit Intel Ethernet, Wi-Fi and part of AISuite freezes my computer like in a game where it freeze and it makes like a BZZZZZZZ sound to the point where I have to restart. This problem started 8 months ago, I've been stressed about it until I stopped caring and stayed with generic drivers. The only driver I want to work right now is the Wi-Fi so I can switch networks to print and stuff.



Now, drivers that relates to USB like Corsair Link and Corsair CUE. Those drivers also makes my computer freeze. Why? I sort of need them for my K95, Corsair Link stuff and maybe future Corsair Void.



How do I fix this?
 

WeatherMan

Active Member
How often does it freeze and does this only happen in game, or at the desktop too, and does it not freeze at all with generic drivers?

Also how are your temps

I would probably start with testing the RAM with memtest86+ if your temperatures are fine
 
I just want to update on this post and I solved the problem. It was incredibly stupid and simple.

Problem: Computer froze after attempting to install drivers.

Fix: I unplugged my DVD drive and tried to install the drivers again, it worked.

After I installed the drivers, I threw stuff around thinking "Oh my god that was the problem ARGGGG". Also, this will also fix the cause of crashing computer due to "scanning for hardware changes" in Device Management.
 
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