What should I do if Windows fails to start on my computer? When the "Windows failed to start" error message appears when the computer starts up, it can be confusing and frustrating. This kind of problem can be caused by a variety of reasons, including hardware failure, system file corruption, software conflicts, and more. This article will introduce various methods and steps to fix the Windows failed to boot issue.
Briefly
What should I do if Windows fails to start on my computer?
1. Preliminary inspection: confirm that all cables are connected normally, restart the computer, and unplug the external devices.
2. Enter safe mode: Press F8 to enter safe mode, uninstall the recently installed software, and disable unnecessary startup items.
3. Use repair tools: Use Windows Boot Repair and System Restore, or execute sfc /scannow and bootrec commands through the command prompt to repair the boot record.
4. Check the hardware: run chkdsk /f /r to check the hard disk, and use the mdsched.exe to detect memory problems.
5. Reinstall the system: After backing up the data, reinstall Windows.
Demo environment
系统硬件：荣耀MagicBook 16 Pro，Windows 10
1. Preliminary inspection
Before moving on to in-depth troubleshooting, perform a basic check:
1. Check the hardware connection: Confirm that all cables are connected normally, especially the hard disk, power supply and monitor connection. If it's a desktop computer, check that the memory module and graphics card are plugged in tightly.
2. Restart the computer: Sometimes it's just a temporary problem, try to restart the computer to see if it can start normally.
3. Unplug external devices: Remove all non-essential external devices (such as USB drives, printers, etc.) to prevent them from interfering with the boot process.
2. Enter safe mode
Safe mode is a special boot mode that loads minimal drivers and services and can help with troubleshooting.
1. Enter safe mode:
Press the F8 key continuously while powered on until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears. Select "Safe Mode" and press Enter. If you can successfully enter safe mode, it may be a problem caused by some drivers or software.
2. Uninstall the recently installed software:
In the Control Panel, find "Programs and Features" and uninstall the recently installed software, especially the software that has problems after installation.
3. Disable startup items:
Press the Win + R keys, type msconfig and press enter. In the system configuration window, select the "Startup" tab and disable all unnecessary startup items.
3. Use Windows Repair Tool
Windows offers a variety of built-in repair tools that can help fix startup issues.
1. Start the repair:
Insert a Windows installation disk or USB flash drive, start your computer, and select "Repair Computer". Select Troubleshooter > Advanced options > Startup repair. Follow the prompts to complete the startup repair process.
2. System Restore:
Select System Restore in the advanced boot options and select a recovery point to restore the system to its normal state. System Restore doesn't affect personal files, but it does remove recently installed apps and drivers.
Fourth, use the command prompt
The command prompt allows you to perform advanced repair operations.
1. Check and repair system files:
In Advanced Options, select Command Prompt. Enter the following command and press enter:
sfc /scannow
The command will scan and repair corrupted system files.
2. Fix boot record:
Enter the following command in the command prompt and press enter:
bootrec /fixmbrbootrec /fixbootbootrec /rebuildbcd
These commands will repair the Master Boot Record (MBR) and Boot Configuration Data (BCD).
5. Check for hardware problems
Hardware failure is also a common reason why Windows fails to boot. This can be checked by following these steps:
1. Hard disk detection:
Enter the following command in the Command Prompt and press Enter:
chkdsk /f /r
The command will check and fix the error on the hard drive.
2. Memory detection:
Press the Win + R keys, enter the mdsched.exe and press Enter. Select Reboot now and check for issues and the system will reboot and memory detection.
6. Reinstall the operating system
If none of the above methods resolve the issue, you may need to reinstall the operating system.
1. Back up important data: Before reinstalling the system, try to back up important data, you can use safe mode or boot disk for data backup.
2. Reinstall Windows: Insert the Windows installation disk or U disk, start the computer, and follow the prompts to reinstall the system. Select "Custom Installation" for a clean install.
7. Contact professional technical support
If you still can't resolve the issue after all the steps, it's recommended to contact professional technical support or after-sales service from your computer manufacturer. Technicians can provide more in-depth diagnostic and repair services.
conclusion
When you have the "Windows won't start" issue on your computer, you can solve it by checking your hardware connection, entering safe mode, using Windows Repair Tools, Command Prompt, checking for hardware problems, and reinstalling your operating system. If the issue is still not resolved, it is recommended to contact professional technical support. By taking preventive measures, you can effectively reduce the probability of similar problems and ensure the normal use of the computer. Hopefully, this article can help you solve the problem that Windows won't boot and do a good job of prevention in daily use.