Performance & Settings
Fix Windows Won't Start - Boot Problems
Solutions when Windows computer won't boot or start properly.
Solution Steps
- Try Safe Mode: Hold Shift while clicking Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Safe Mode.
- Use Automatic Repair: Boot from Windows recovery drive → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Repair.
- System Restore: Recovery → System Restore → Choose restore point.
- Command Prompt: chkdsk /f and sfc /scannow commands.
- Reset Windows: Keep files or remove everything (last resort).
- Check BIOS/UEFI settings for boot order.
- Remove external devices (USB drives, etc.) and try booting.
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