Software and hardware problems can cause Windows to fail to boot; learn to solve them
Windows 11 may have errors that prevent the system from booting due to various reasons, software or hardware conflicts. There are three methods that should be followed to try and fix the problem.
Keep in mind that some of the given methods should be followed with caution to avoid important data on your computer from being compromised. If you prefer, get a professional to help you fix the problem and boot your operating system properly.
What to do if Windows 11 won’t start
1. Check the devices connected to the computer
It is common for hardware problems to cause problems starting Windows 11. First, check all the cables connected to your computer and replace any faulty parts.
Other accessories connected to your PC, such as USB sticks, can also prevent Windows 11 from starting. So remove them from your computer and see if BIOS is configured correctly to start the operating system.
2. Start Windows 11 in safe mode
Safe mode can be a great solution for troubleshooting Windows 11. This is because you can only boot the system with essential drivers and software to investigate which file or process is causing the boot failure.
If you can activate Windows 11 in safe modethen you can look into the problem and fix it with some actions, for example:
- Remove recently installed apps;
- Run virus and malware scans;
- Remove recent Windows updates.
3. Format Windows 11
If none of the above steps fix the problem, then you may need to format Windows 11. Even though it seems like a daunting task, you can accomplish it by following just a few steps. For that, check out our guide on how to format windows🇧🇷
Remember that this activity is irreversible and all data will be lost. Make sure that none of the previous methods solved the problem starting up the computer and, where possible, keep a backup of the files installed on the device.
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