If you are faced with the fact that Windows 10 does not boot, do not rush to reinstall the system. In most cases, you can fix the problem yourself. Let's consider all possible cases of problems with turning on Windows 10 and how to solve this problem.
Why Windows 10 does not load or takes a long time to load
Before you start fixing the problem, remember what you did before it appeared (played a game, installed a new program, started an antivirus scan, reinstalled drivers, cleared the hard drive, and so on). This will help you quickly identify exactly how you need to proceed to fix the system.
Reasons why Windows 10 takes a long time to load when turned on:
- Incorrect computer shutdown... Often, users prefer to unplug the computer from the outlet instead of shutting down from the Start menu. Also, improper shutdown can occur when the computer's battery is low. This can damage system files;
- In another section of the drive another operating system was installed... If you have not created your own hard disk for the additional OS, problems will arise when you turn on the computer, because one bootloader is replaced by another and the computer "does not understand" which OS to turn on;
- Previously you have performed operations with hard disk memory- formatted or archived data. The operating system loader may have been archived. In this case, instead of the start screen, a window appears with the text “ BOOTMGR is compressed ";
- Editing the system registry;
- Using programs to speed up the system... As a rule, they cause serious harm to the computer, up to and including the need to reinstall the OS;
- Driver crash equipment;
- Computer damage with virus software;
- Too much a large number of programs in startup... In this case, the desktop is loaded, but then an error window appears, and the system freezes.
If you are faced with a situation where Windows 10 does not boot and the download is spinning, most likely, updates are simply being installed on the system. Such a state may even last for several hours, and the progress bar icon may not appear.
Ways to restore boot Windows 10
All software failures due to which Windows 10 does not turn on can be solved using an integrated approach. We recommend the following methods. If one of them fails to repeat, move on to the other, and so on until you solve the problem.
Removing the blue screen on reboot
You can often come across a case when Windows 10 takes a very long time to load, and as a result. The screen prompts you to restart, but every time you turn it back on, the problem repeats.
To fix the error, follow these steps:
- Check the boot order in BIOS. Perhaps the system first launches the boot utility for the second OS installed on the computer;
- Disconnect as many peripheral gadgets as possible from the device - keyboard, mouse, speakers, gamepad, and so on. Reboot your PC;
- Turn off the laptop and remove its battery. If you are using a desktop computer, we recommend cleaning the cooler. A common cause of the blue screen of death at startup is severe overheating of the processor.
In the case when the computer does not boot from Windows 10 and you do not remember what actions were performed before the problem appeared, try running a forced restart. In 90% of cases, this method helps to solve a one-time system bug.
Press the "Power" button to start the OS startup. In the first few seconds after turning on (before the Windows splash screen appears), press the key ESC ... The Boot Options window will appear on the screen. In it, open the field "Additional parameters" - "Boot options" and at the bottom click on "Restart".
As a result of the action, the system will run automatic analysis and troubleshooting in the background. The computer will be turned on.
Notice! This method will work only if the failure occurred as a result of a one-time fatal error in the game or program. If the cause of the problem is a failed update or virus software, a forced restart will not help.
Disconnecting the network card patch cord
If you are faced with the fact that a black screen appears and Windows 10 does not load, the cause of such a bug may be an unsuccessful attempt to connect to the Internet. The system may be trying to install automatic updates, or one of the installed programs may require a network connection.
You can solve the problem by disconnecting the patch cord (internet cable). If you are using a wireless connection, unplug the router Wi-Fi and restart your computer.
Safe mode startup
Safe Mode is a special OS boot option with which you can turn on Windows even after a serious failure. The system turns on with a minimum set of running programs and devices.
Windows 10 won't boot after upgrade, you need to enable Safe Mode. Follow the instructions:
- Use another computer to download the image from Microsoft Windows 10 that matches your build (e.g. Home Edition, Professional, Enterprise, and so on);
- Create a bootable Windows disk using a disk or USB -drive and programs Live CD, Alcohol or Daemon Tools;
Attention! If you already have a Windows installation dick 10 skip the first two steps.
- Change the boot queue in BIOS, putting your bootable media in the first place. The order in which the rest of the modules are loaded is not important;
- Save the changes, turn off the computer and connect the USB flash drive (disk). Press the "Power" button;
- As a result of booting the PC, the Windows 10 installation window will appear. In it, click on the "System Restore" field, as shown in the figure below;
- In the window that opens, select the "Command line" item;
- In the line enter the command bcdedit / set (default) safeboot network - this will allow the next OS boot already in safe mode. In this case, the connection to the network will be maintained.
All that remains is to restart your computer. It will automatically enable Safe Mode. The desktop appears with a black splash screen.
Now you need to perform actions that will solve the problem of a long turn on of the system. First of all, go to the device manager and update the configuration of all connected equipment:
NET services and others).
Go to the "All parameters" window and run the utilities for automatic diagnostics and fixing problems.
After completing the above steps, turn off your PC. Remove the boot drive, change the boot queue in the BIOS (in the first place - the installed OS). Reboot your computer. The system should start without braking.
Note that Safe Mode does not always solve the power-on problem. After trying to start in standard mode, the problem may reoccur. In this case, we recommend scanning the system with the antivirus that is installed on the boot disk.
Scanning your computer for viruses
Despite successful efforts to combat viruses, Microsoft developers still have a long way to go Mac OS ... Windows malware is still one of the most widespread in the world.
If viruses are detected, a package with updates that can fix the problem is sent to the computer within 1-2 days. If you have disabled the automatic update function or your computer was infected even before the release of services that destroy the virus, you must remove the malicious program yourself.
Even if Windows 10 won't boot, you can still create a bootable disk with a portable version of the antivirus. Do it using a flash drive, another computer, program Live CD and a portable antivirus installer.
We recommend using Dr. Web, Norton Avast or Kaper. Their portable assemblies work great with malicious files that affect the Windows bootloader.
Follow the instructions:
- After creating a bootable disk, go to the BIOS menu on your computer and change the boot queue so that in the first place is not the operating system, but USB;
- Now connect the USB flash drive to the device and restart your computer;
- As a result of enabling, an antivirus window will appear on the screen;
- Open the built-in scanner and run a detailed scan of all system files. It is not recommended to use quick scan as it almost never accesses the bootloader data and does not identify problems. The procedure can take up to an hour. It all depends on the number of files on the system and the performance of your computer.
After detecting infected files, delete them (if you do not need them) or press the "Disinfect" button if these files are part of the system directory or standard programs.
We also recommend checking the free space on your hard drive with an antivirus. Windows 10 often fails to boot after detecting insufficient memory. Remove apps you are not using. V Dr. Web you can open the memory cleaning mode using the "Tools" tab.
Restoring from a system backup
If you previously created a backup copy of the operating system, you can make a backup of Windows 10 to troubleshoot the startup problem. All your settings, installed programs and files that were created after saving the backup will be deleted. At the same time, you will get a completely working system.
Boot disk must be started Windows 10 and open the "Recovery" tab. In the window that appears, select "System Image Recovery".
It is important that the date of creation of the backup coincides with the date of normal operation of the system. Otherwise, the error will be repeated. Click on the Next button to start the recovery process. The computer may reboot several times, and on average after 15-20 minutes the desktop will turn on.
Reset Windows 10
The last and most effective way to solve the error is to completely reset the system, that is, to roll it back to its original state. The disadvantage of this method is that no data will be saved. You will receive a completely "clean" copy of the operating system.
Follow the instructions:
- Start the boot disk;
- Click on "Install";
- In the window that opens, click on "Delete all";
- Now click on the "Reset" button and wait for the action to complete. The computer will restart automatically.
If, after restoring or resetting, you again encounter a slow computer boot, the cause of the breakdown is a hardware malfunction. We recommend that you contact the service center for help.
Now you know how to solve the download problem Windows 10. Note that the methods discussed above only concern the software causes of the malfunction. If the laptop falls and the OS stops turning on or you suspect that there is another hardware failure, contact the service center for professional advice.
Write what types of Windows 10 startup problems you encountered and how you managed to solve the error.
Solving problems with a computer using the means of the system itself and with just a couple of buttons is the dream of any user. This feature is called the "Troubleshooter" and has been in Windows since XP. However, only in Windows 10 did it work as it should and began to really solve some problems, largely thanks to the system of active statistics collection.
How to run the troubleshooter
There are two ways to run the troubleshooter in Windows 10: through the Options window, which many call Windows Settings, and through the Control Panel. In fact, they are two different utilities that are located in different places, but they work the same way.
Via the Options window (automatic troubleshooting)
Automatic troubleshooting is a utility that offers solutions to only the most obvious problems with Windows 10:
- problems with recording and playing sound;
- video problems;
- problems with recognizing the keyboard, printer and other connected devices;
- problems with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet;
- the appearance of a blue screen;
- fast battery discharge;
- problems with the store and receiving updates;
- Windows Explorer and Internal Search errors;
- compatibility issues.
This utility has been moved closer to the user interface to make it easier to find, and has the most simplified functionality.
- Click the "Start" button and click on the gear next to the computer shutdown button.
Click the "Start" button and click on the gear next to the computer shutdown button
- The "Options" window will open. Click on Update & Security.
Click on "Update & Security"
- Now on the left side of the window, click on "Troubleshoot".
On the left side of the window, click on "Troubleshoot"
- Browse the entire list and select the problem you are having. This will bring up the Run the troubleshooter button. Click on it.
Select the problem you are having and click the Run the troubleshooter button
- The search for possible problems will begin immediately. This usually takes no more than three minutes.
It usually takes no more than three minutes to find problems.
- In the process of searching, the system may ask you questions and suggest solutions to the problem.
In the search process, the system can ask you questions and suggest solutions to the problem.
- If all else fails, you will see a suggestion to submit a review. This will provide developers with information about the error, but it will not help you in any way.
If all else fails, you will see a suggestion to submit a review.
Through the control panel (troubleshooting wizard)
The troubleshooting wizard has been in Windows 10 since XP. It was on its basis that the automatic troubleshooting tool was created, which is described above. It can solve many more problems in comparison with its simplified version. Finding the troubleshooter will be more difficult, since the path to this utility is carefully hidden by the developers.
- First, you need to open the control panel. To do this, press the Win + R keys at the same time to invoke the utility to execute. Enter control and click OK.
Press Win + R keys at the same time, type control and click OK
- As already mentioned, the troubleshooting wizard is hidden from users: on most versions of Windows 10, it cannot be found in categories. In the upper right corner of the window, select the Small Icons view option.
Select the "Small Icons" view option
- The displayed list will then change. Find the Troubleshoot group here and click on it.
Find the "Troubleshoot" group here and click on it
- There will be few options in the menu that opens. Immediately click on the inscription "View all categories" in the left part of the window.
Click on the inscription "View all categories" in the left part of the window
- A full list of problems that can be solved by internal means of Windows 10 will open. Just double-click the left mouse button on the problem you have.
Double-click the left mouse button on the problem you have
- In the window that opens, click on the inscription "Advanced" and check the box "Automatically apply fixes". Then click "Next". Further actions will be the same as for automatic troubleshooting.
Click on the inscription "Advanced", check the box "Automatically apply fixes" and click "Next"
Possible problems
As funny as it sounds, the troubleshooter can make mistakes. Fortunately, there are not many of them and they are very easy to fix.
There is an endless search for problems
If you have a pirated version of Windows, just try to disconnect your internet connection. If not, the problem is in connecting to the Microsoft server (in order to find solutions, the system synchronizes its database with the cloud one).
Finding problems shouldn't take more than three minutes.
Most likely, incorrect information was specified for the Microsoft server address. This can happen if you've installed an old version of Windows 10 and haven't updated it since. If the system has not updated itself, most likely, the problem is in the introduced prohibition, so you will have to start searching for updates forcibly through the command line.
On some versions of Windows 10, this issue can also be related to metered internet connection. You just need to change one of the settings.
- Open the "Options" window (Win + I) and click on "Network and Internet".
Open the "Options" window and click on "Network and Internet"
- In the left part of the window, select the type of your Internet connection (if the computer is connected via a cable, select Ethernet).
Uncheck the box "Set as metered connection"
Troubleshooter stuck at startup
This problem is much worse as it can be associated with a hard-to-fix system error. The first step, as in the case of the endless search for problems, is to try to update the system. This can be done in the usual way.
First of all, try running a check for updates.
This is unlikely to help, but it was worth a try. It will not be possible to search for a problem, so only a full system check will help.
If this does not help you, you have only two options:
- run the troubleshooter through another utility (both options are described above);
- reset the system to factory settings.
If you are planning to choose the option with a factory reset, of course we will tell you how to do it.
Resetting your system to factory defaults will reset all your system settings and make it look like it was just installed.
Video: reset system settings
Unfortunately, Windows 10's built-in troubleshooter doesn't always help, and it can crash as well. But unlike previous versions of Windows, here it really is able to fix many computer problems. And if this tool suddenly refuses to work, our article will definitely help you figure it out.
This article has collected the most common errors when starting Windows 10 and how to fix them. We hope this information will make life somewhat easier for those who have switched to a new version of the system and suddenly found themselves between a rock and a hard place.
1 Windows 10: "The computer did not start correctly"
The first common problem when starting Windows 10 is that the system reports a certain critical error ( CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED, INACCESSIBLE_BOOT_DEVICE), and then displays a blue "Automatic Repair" screen with the text .
Automatic recovery: the computer did not start correctly
The cause of this error, in most cases, is damage and deletion of system files or registry entries. This can be caused by the installation and removal of programs, or the actions of antiviruses or utilities to clean the Windows registry.
The solution to the problem is to restore files and registry entries that are damaged:
- Click on the button Extra options on the blue screen, select Troubleshooting> Extra options > Boot options.
- Click on Reboot.
- In the window Boot options press the F6 key or the number 6 on the numeric keypad to start Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
- The computer will restart in Safe Mode and Command Prompt will automatically open. In it, enter:
The computer will restart and then Windows will start up normally.
2 Windows 10 won't boot past the logo
Another known issue is that the system boots up to the Windows logo, after which the computer shuts down spontaneously. The reason for this error also lies in the corruption of system files, however, unlike the first case, the damage is so serious that the system cannot start the recovery itself.
In this case, you will have to create a Windows Rescue Disk on another Windows 10 PC:
- In the Windows 10 Control Panel, find and select Recovery> Create a recovery disc.
- In the displayed window, set the parameter Back up system files to the recovery drive and press Dmore.
- Connect a blank USB drive to your computer. Select it in the Create Recovery Drive window and click Next> Create Wait until the files are copied and press Ready.
- Remove the USB drive from your computer, plug it into the one that won't start Windows 10, and enable booting from it in the BIOS.
- Windows Recovery Environment starts. In it you need to choose System image recovery, or item Command line, and then enter the commands from the instructions for solving the first problem in it.
Windows recovery environment You can also run System Recovery from the disk from which you installed Windows. To do this, you need to boot from the installation disk, in the bootloader instead of Install to push System Restore... In the menu that appears, select Troubleshooting> Extra options... The same options window shown above will open.
After recovery, the computer will restart. Return the boot from the hard drive to the BIOS, and the system should start correctly.
3 Errors "Boot Failure" and "An operating system wasn’t found"
In some cases, when Windows 10 starts, instead of loading the operating system, a black screen appears with one of two errors:
- Boot failure. Reboot and Select Proper Boot device or insert boot media in selected boot device.
- An operating system wasn’t found. Try disconnecting any drives that don’t contain an operating system. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart.
There can also be two reasons for this error:
- Incorrect boot device order in BIOS or UEFI. Make sure you boot from the exact drive where Windows 10 is installed.
- Damage to the boot loader. In this case, you will also need an installation disc or an emergency recovery disc for Windows 10. After booting from it, in the recovery environment, select the item Startup recovery and let the bootloader files be overwritten.
Also, the problem may lie in hardware damage to the hard disk from which the boot is being performed.
Boot Failure 4 Windows 10 won't start: black screen
A common error when starting Windows 10 is a black screen with no signs of loading the desktop, with or without a frozen cursor on the screen. This often happens as a result of incorrect installation of any drivers: after a restart, the computer works, but the OS does not load.
In most cases, the solution to the problem lies in rolling back the system. To do this, you will also need an installation disc or an emergency recovery disc for Windows 10. After booting from it, in the recovery environment, you can try to select the item System Restore.
This will roll back the system to the state before the problem occurred. The system will prompt you to select a restore point to rollback to, and after confirmation, it will execute it. As a rule, after a reboot, the black screen disappears.
5 Windows 10 takes a long time to boot at startup
There is a situation when Windows 10 does not boot, the standby icon is spinning, and that's it. In fact, most likely nothing bad is happening - the system simply installs the updates that it downloaded when you last used your computer.
In this situation, it’s best to just wait. This state can last for several hours, depending on the number and volume of updates downloaded. It is recommended not to turn off the computer, but to leave it in the boot state for 1-2 hours.
To prevent this error from recurring when Windows 10 starts up, you can set up a scheduled computer update so that the system will not download updates without your knowledge. Read about how to edit update policies in our.
Windows 10, despite all the assurances of the developers about the versatility of the system, as well as its predecessor, is not immune from critical failures. One of the most unpleasant is the appearance of an endless download of Windows 10 with the issuance of some messages, the appearance of blue screens or without it. What is the reason for this behavior of the system and how to fix the problem that has arisen, then we will try to figure it out.
Why does Windows 10 endlessly appear?
Alas, it is impossible to say exactly why the operating system falls into a cyclic restart.
Of course, in the event that there are messages about crashes or the indication of faulty components in the description attached to the blue screen, you can partially guess what caused the constant restart. However, the most common reasons that the endless loading of Windows 10 starts over and over again is considered to be hardware problems (hardware failures), damage to system components of the bootloader, problems with installing the latest updates, etc. also affect the problems with the "Update Center" itself. Also, sometimes a cyclic restart can be triggered by incorrectly installed user applications (most often in the form of pirated copies or unofficial assemblies) and even a viral effect.
What to do in case of hardware failure?
To begin with, we will consider exactly hardware failures associated with the incorrect functioning of the installed equipment, as a result of which a blue screen first appears, which usually contains a description of the failed driver, after which the endless boot of the Windows 10 computer starts. In this situation, the main culprit is the hard disk, RAM and a video card. To troubleshoot, first of all, check the tightness of the connection of all hard drive cables, as well as the correct installation of the graphics adapter or memory sticks on the motherboard. If visual inspection does not work, try removing the RAM strips one by one, each time turning on the computer again. If at one point the loading goes well, the faulty bar will have to be replaced. If you have bootable media with programs like TestDisk for testing a hard drive, Memtest86 + for testing memory, or similar utilities, perform a full test of the specified components using them. This will allow you to pinpoint the cause of the failure.
How to fix infinite boot Windows 10 when you turn on your computer with the simplest method?
But as practice shows, the majority of such situations are triggered by damage to important system components. If Windows 10 boots endlessly, perform a forced shutdown of the computer or laptop and then turn it on to activate the start of the automated recovery tool. It is possible that switching off and on will have to be performed several times. When the rollback starts, the system (unless critical damage is found in it) will recover. However, quite often you cannot count on such actions, since when you try to restore, you still receive a message that the computer was not loaded correctly.
In this situation, you should not immediately press the restart button. If there is an active Advanced Options button next to it, use it, then try loading Last Known Good Configuration or entering Safe Mode. After that, you can fix some problems.
What if the recovery environment won't boot?
If the start in Safe Mode was successful, go to the configuration settings (msconfig) and set either the diagnostic start using the general tab, or on the boot tab set the safe mode parameters using either the minimal configuration or Active Directory recovery.
You can start the recovery environment from the command line by typing the command "reagent.exe / enable", but if encryption of the system partition is enabled, it may not work, so you will first need to deactivate Bitlocker using the appropriate section in the "Control Panel".
Troubleshooting system startup
When using the blue end with the choice of additional parameters, which were mentioned above, you can try to get rid of the system's transition to a cyclic restart using the boot recovery item, which is available in the list after selecting the diagnostics.
It is possible that problems will be identified and dealt with automatically.
Boot loader recovery and update management
In case of damage to the bootloader, which is most often observed, none of the above result will give. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to boot from a removable media with the distribution kit or using the LiveCD, call the command line, and then use the Bootrec.exe tool, adding the "/ FixMbr" attribute separated by a space first, and then "/ FixBoot" (without quotes).
If the problem is not resolved after restarting, you will have to completely rewrite the bootloader by adding the / RebuildBCD attribute to the main command separated by a space, and then rebooting the system again in normal or safe mode.
Since it is very common to see endless downloads after a Windows 10 update, uninstalling them is the smartest solution. To do this, if possible, it is better to use Safe Mode, go to the section of programs and components in the "Control Panel", and then remove the last installed packages from the section of installed updates one by one.
Note: You don't need to delete everything. It is enough to uninstall the packages one at a time, checking the system's performance after restart, and when a failed update is found, when you search for updates in manual mode again, it will need to be removed from the installation list. Also, for such purposes, you can use a utility from Microsoft called Show or hide updates.
But it also happens that the system seems to work, but updates are not installed. The endless download of Windows 10 updates is almost always associated with problems with the "Update" itself. First, look at the startup type of this service in the appropriate section (services.msc).
The Service Update, Delivery Optimization, Windows Modules Installer, and Windows Installer must be active. If some component is not active, launch it in the parameter editing window, and in the start type set the value to automatic launch.
Also, to troubleshoot problems, you can use a command line running as administrator, restarting the update service. First, the commands "net stop wuauserv" and "sc config wuauserv start = disabled" are executed, followed by a complete reboot, and then activation is performed with the commands "net start wuauserv" and "sc config wuauserv start = auto". If that doesn't work, try looking for an automatic solution in the Troubleshooting Center by invoking it from Control Panel.
Crashes when starting installed programs
Sometimes the problem may not be with the system, but with the installed program. For example, endless loading of Windows 10 with NFS Underground 2 is very common. In other words, the installed game itself provokes the failure. Apparently, this happens only because not an official, but a pirated version has been installed. To fix the problem, you need to download the official release or at least replace the executable file of the start of the game speed.exe with the original one. Also, some experts recommend launching the game in compatibility mode with versions of Windows below the tenth (if possible - even XP, and if this option is not available, then using the previous system modification).
What else could there be?
Finally, do not be too lazy to write some bootable antivirus like Kaspersky Recue Disk to removable media, boot from it and perform an in-depth computer scan, marking everything that is in the list of items to be checked. Probably, the problems with loading the system were connected with viruses that penetrated the computer.
It has been three years since the official release of Windows 10. During this time, Microsoft has released many small and large updates, was able to fix most of the bugs and known problems in the new system.
The Windows 10 operating system is stable, faster and better than before. However, you may run into a problem. For example, Windows 10 may not recognize a connected printer.
To help PC users quickly deal with common problems, Windows 10 contains several troubleshooters, more than 15 to be exact, and they can help you fix most of the known problems in a few minutes. You can find troubleshooting tools by going to the app Options → Update & Security → Troubleshoot.
Starting with Windows 10 Redstone 5 (version 1809), there is a new option that automatically performs troubleshooting for common problems on your PC. The Recommended Troubleshooting feature is enabled by default and will automatically fix known issues, thereby avoiding manual system changes.
Keep your device running smoothly by automatically applying recommended troubleshooting for known issues
Here's how to enable or disable the Automatic troubleshooting feature in Windows 10.
Note: This feature is only present in Windows 10 Redstone 5 (version 1809) and later.
Step 1: Open the app "Options" by pressing the keyboard shortcut Win + I and go to the section Update and Security → Troubleshooting.
Step 2: In chapter "Recommended Troubleshooting" slide the switch slider to the position "On" or "Off" And your computer will automatically find and fix known problems and problems.
As you can see in the picture above, you can open the link "View log" to see if your PC got any troubleshooting advice.
