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Windows 10 Won’t Boot on My PC: 5 Simple Solutions
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Updated onMarch 26, 2024
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Did you update, upgrade, or install the Windows 10 operating system, and when you try to start your computer, Windows 10 won’t boot? This is a common problem faced by several users.
For many, the computer didn’t turn on at all, some saw it shut down instantly, while others reported ablack screen in Windows. Remember, all these can be fixed, and you can do a few things before consulting a professional.
Why is my PC not booting to Windows?
Here are a few reasons Windows 10 won’t boot on your PC:
Also, while we are fixing the error, here are some situations that you may come across:
What can I do if Windows 10 won’t boot on the computer?
Before we head to the slightly complex solutions, here are a few quick tricks and tips to start with:
If none of these helped, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Reset the BIOS
Often, a change to the BIOS can lead to a situation when Windows 10 won’t boot. And instead of spending a lot of time identifying it, resetting the BIOS should quickly do the job. It can also fix issues likelaptop lagging when charging; read this guide to learn more.
Also, some users managed to fix the problem byupdating the BIOS, so make sure you try that as well.
2. Perform an Automatic Repair
Startup Repair is a built-in utility in Windows that fixes many issues preventing the OS from booting and might come in handy in this case. So, if Windows 10 won’t boot earlier, check if it does now.
3. Run the DISM and SFC scan
Running the DISM tool and SFC scan helps fix corrupt system files, one of the reasons Windows 10 won’t boot on your PC. Once done, check if Windows now boots properly.
This process can be greatly simplified when using aspecialized repair tool. These tools are very easy to use, after installation you can just scan your system and then fix anything broken, all with just a few clicks.
4. Repair the Master Boot Record (MBR)
MBR or Master Boot Record is largely responsible for loading Windows, and when there are issues with it, you might encounter such problems. In this case, it’s recommended that you repair and rebuild the MBR to get things running.
5. Use system restore
If the solutions listed previously didn’t work, you could always perform a system restore to take your PC back to a state where the error didn’t exist. It’s for situations like these that we recommendcreating restore pointsregularly.
In case that fails, the last option is toreinstall Windows 10. This should, without a doubt, fix things when Windows 10 won’t boot, given it’s not hardware at fault here.
And once you have the PC running, do not forget to check out how toboost Windows 10 performance.
If you have any other questions or know of a solution not listed here, comment below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
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