Startup Issues Fixer
Use this guided checklist to narrow down boot failures, frozen startup screens, restart loops, and unusually slow Windows startup.
Windows Boot Diagnostic
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If the PC has no power, smells burnt, makes unusual noises, or repeatedly shuts off, stop troubleshooting and have the hardware inspected.
1 Identify the startup issue ⌄
Choose the closest match:
2 Check basic hardware connections ⌄
Disconnect external USB devices, printers, and drives before trying to start the PC again. Then choose the result that best applies.
What did you find?
3 Run Windows Startup Repair ⌄
Startup Repair can fix common boot configuration and system-file problems.
Settings → System → Recovery → Advanced startup → Restart now
Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Repair
What was the result?
4 Test Safe Mode ⌄
Safe Mode starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and services. If it works, a driver, startup app, or recent software change is often responsible.
Hold Shift while selecting Restart
Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart
Press 4 or F4 for Safe Mode
Did Safe Mode work?
If Safe Mode works, remove recently installed drivers or apps and disable nonessential startup programs before restarting normally.
5 Generate recommended next steps ⌄
Your selections will be used to create a short troubleshooting summary.
Summary & Suggested Fixes