Experiencing booting issues with Windows can be a significant hindrance, whether you’re dealing with a blue screen, boot loop, or an error message. This guide provides clear, step-by-step solutions to address common booting problems. For a visual walkthrough, check out our YouTube video.

Common Windows Booting Problems

• Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
• Boot Loop
• Windows Won’t Start
• Inaccessible Boot Device
• Error Messages During Startup

Step-by-Step Solutions

1. Restart Your Computer Sometimes, a restart is all it takes. If your system is unresponsive, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds to perform a hard reset. Then, power it back on.
2. Disconnect External Devices External peripherals can sometimes interfere with the boot process. Remove all external devices (USB drives, printers, external hard drives) and restart your computer to see if the issue resolves.
3. Boot into Safe Mode Safe Mode starts Windows with only essential drivers and services:

• Restart your computer.
• As Windows starts, hold down the Shift key and click on Restart.
• Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart.
• Press 4 or F4 to start in Safe Mode.

1. Run Startup Repair Use the Startup Repair tool to fix boot problems:

• Boot from Windows installation media (USB or DVD).
• Choose your language preferences and click Next.
• Click Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.
• Follow the prompts to let Windows attempt to repair the issue.

1. Check Disk for Errors Disk errors can disrupt the boot process. Use the chkdsk command to scan and repair your disk:

• Boot into Safe Mode or use installation media to access Command Prompt.
• Type chkdsk C: /f and press Enter. Replace C: with the letter of your Windows drive.
• Restart your computer to allow chkdsk to check and fix errors.

1. Repair the Master Boot Record (MBR) If the MBR is corrupted, it can prevent Windows from booting. Repair it using Command Prompt:

• Boot from installation media and access Command Prompt.
• Enter the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
  bash bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /scanos bootrec /rebuildbcd

1. Perform a System Restore If your system recently started having issues, a System Restore might help:

• Boot from installation media or access System Restore from Safe Mode.
• Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
• Select a restore point and follow the instructions to revert your system.

1. Reset Your PC As a last resort, you can reset Windows to its default state:

• Boot into Safe Mode or use installation media.
• Go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
• Choose to either keep your files or remove everything, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Watch the Video for More Details

For a detailed, step-by-step visual guide, watch our YouTube video on fixing Windows booting issues. The video offers practical advice and troubleshooting steps to help you resolve common boot problems effectively.

By following these steps and referring to our video, you can address most Windows booting issues and restore your system to normal operation. If problems persist, consider seeking professional assistance.