startup repair

Set Up a Rescue USB Drive with Windows 10/11 Recovery Tools Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 20-30 minutes When Windows won’t boot or you’re stuck in a repair loop, a rescue USB can save you a lot of time and frustration. A rescue (or recovery) USB lets you: Repair startup issues Restore...

If your Windows 11 PC is slow, unstable, or failing to boot, you can often restore full functionality quickly using built‑in repair tools — start with the automated troubleshooters and escalate through SFC and DISM, WinRE’s Startup Repair, System Restore, an in‑place repair, and finally Reset...

Guys, please help! I was moving a 55GB Steam folder from drive C to drive D. Then I got a blue screen of death with the error "KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR" then I was thrown into the BIOS, and then I rebooted the computer 2-3 times and the system started again. Then my Steam update started, I...

The Automatic Repair screen that reads “Your PC did not start correctly” is not a dramatic flourish — it’s Windows telling you that the boot process failed one of its early checks and the system has moved you into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) so you can try to fix it. The advice from...

Windows 11’s crash screen may look familiar, but the reasons behind the crash and the route to recovery are rarely simple — this feature walks through practical, verified BSOD (and the newer black crash‑screen) troubleshooting, consolidates the basic steps Guiding Tech outlines, and layers in...

Create and Use a Bootable Windows 10/11 Recovery USB to Repair Startup Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20-30 minutes Introduction A bootable Windows recovery USB gives you the tools to fix startup problems, run offline repair utilities, restore system images, and — if needed —...

Microsoft quietly ended one of Windows’ most enduring visual warnings this summer: the Blue Screen of Death — the cobalt banner that for decades signaled catastrophic system failure — has been replaced with a streamlined black “unexpected restart” screen as part of Windows 11’s ongoing...

Windows 11 can now attempt to repair itself automatically after repeated boot failures using a new cloud-aware feature called Quick Machine Recovery (QMR) — a Best-Effort, WinRE-based remediation pipeline Microsoft built as part of its Windows Resiliency Initiative and which is rolling out into...

When faced with the aggravating reality of a Windows 11 installation that keeps looping back to the setup screen after each reboot, even the most seasoned Windows enthusiast can feel bewildered. This vexing cycle not only hinders your ability to deploy a fresh operating system but can also...

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When your PC refuses to boot after a restart, it’s more than just a minor inconvenience—it’s a full-blown technological ordeal. The issue can be rooted in hardware failures, software glitches, or even firmware woes. Let’s dive into a detailed guide that unpacks proven fixes and troubleshooting...

The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...

As a Windows user, you know that even the most reliable operating systems can occasionally throw an unexpected tantrum. Whether it’s a pesky virus, a catastrophic crash, or an ill-timed update that leaves your machine limping along, understanding your recovery options is crucial for preserving...

We've all been there: you power on your Windows PC, and instead of the cheerful chime of success, you’re greeted with a black screen or a series of error messages. It feels like a nightmare—the kind you just want to wake up from. Thankfully, Windows has a handy tool at your disposal known as...

Users of Windows 11 might encounter a frustrating issue known as "Boot failure detected." This condition can arise due to various factors, including hardware malfunctions, corrupted system files, or improper boot configurations. Such a failure can prevent your computer from starting up properly...

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I did a system restore to another date and my computer now won’t work properly. It only allows me to limited options like start-up repair which doesn’t work. I got the blue screen with a qr code which led me here but I didn’t have any luck - Troubleshoot blue screen errors I also got this...

Hey all! I'm working on a computer atm. It boots just fine, but once it gets to the lock screen it will go to the sign-in, flash the theme color, then reset back to the lock screen. If i mash enter I can usually force it to sign in properly, but I suspect t the computer will be unusable if...

Hi, everyone, In search of a problem that was causing Win 10 to lock up on my XPS13 9343, I enabled driver verifier. Predictably, this is now generating BSODs. This is the expected diagnostic behavior, I gather. The problem is, I have not been able to to get into Windows in any mode that will...