What should I do when Windows will not start properly?
Since system troubleshooting is a complex process and hardware and software configurations can vary widely, there are many approaches that can be considered to resolve problems that might prevent Windows restart (to load) correctly. Here are some tools you can use a few strategies you can try:
System Restore:
System Restore can restore system files from an earlier time observing a problem, without compromising documents, photographs or other personal files. If System Restore does not resolve the problem, you can undo the restore operation and choose another restore point. For more information, see What is System Restore?
Determine if problem is hardware:
Memory. Memory errors can be caused by random access memory (RAM) failure. To scan your computer’s memory for errors, see How do I know if there is a problem with your computer memory?
Hard disks. Hard disk problems can be caused by damaged system files or the physical disk errors. To scan your computer’s hard disk for errors, see Check for errors on your hard disk.
Devices and drivers. If you installed a new device, a video card or other hardware that causes problems, your device driver is incompatible with Windows. For more information, see Troubleshooting Tips for common driver related. If uninstalling the driver and restore it to a previous version does not solve the problem, try to uninstall or remove hardware, then restart your computer.
Determine whether the problem is a software:
Compatibility. Most programs written for Windows XP also works, and in this version of Windows, but some older programs can run hard or run us. If a program written for an earlier version of Windows is not running correctly, use the Program Compatibility Wizard to change the program compatibility settings, or use the Compatibility tab to change the program settings manually. For more information, see Running programs in the older version of Windows.
Uninstalling. If a program can not uninstall, try using System Restore to restore your system when it function properly. For more information, see What is System Restore?
Options sought when Windows starts, but runs irregularly or slowly:
System Restore. System Restore can restore system files from an earlier time observation of a problem. Restore operating system without affecting the documents, photographs or other personal files. For more information, see What is System Restore?
Multiple boot order. If your computer is more operating systems installed (a multi-boot configuration), you can choose which one will start when you turn on your computer. For more information, see Change the default operating system startup (the multi-boot).
Safe mode. You can use safe mode to temporarily disable programs that start when Windows starts. If one of these programs are causing a problem, you can start your computer in safe mode, dezinstalându into the program before it starts. For additional information about security, see the complex power options (including safe mode).
If the computer will only start in safe mode, your problem is caused by hardware or software recently installed. Try uninstalling recent programs or recent hardware items and see if this resolves the problem. For more information, see Troubleshoot problems in safe mode.
Options to try when Windows does not start
Startup repair. Repair to start the Windows Recovery is a tool that can solve problems such as missing or damaged system files, which can prevent booting Windows. Repair to start is in System Recovery Options menu, located on the Windows Vista installation disc. If your computer has preinstalled recovery options, it can be stored on computer hard disk. For more information, see the Home Repair: frequently asked questions and What are the system recovery options in Windows Vista? If the computer does not contain repair startup, your computer manufacturer may have customized or replaced the tool. See information shipped with your computer or visit the manufacturer’s Web site.
Change restart settings in safe mode. If the computer is locked in a loop where Windows fails, try restarting, then failure is repeated again, restart the computer in safe mode and select the Disable automatic restart on system failure. For more information, see complex startup options (including safe mode).
Resettlement. If no other option did not solve the problem and are confident that computer hardware is working normally, you may need to reinstall Windows. A custom installation (from scratch) the Windows operating system will permanently delete all files on your computer and reinstall the Windows operating system, so use this option only if other recovery options have failed. After installation, you will need to reinstall programs and restore files from backups. For more information, see Installing and reinstalling Windows.
