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The startup and recovery tag on WindowsForum.com covers the Windows settings and troubleshooting steps that control what happens when a PC fails to boot or crashes. A recent discussion focuses on the classic Startup and Recovery dialog, showing how to stop Windows from automatically restarting after a blue screen so the stop code and failed-driver details stay visible long enough to record. It also explains how to retain an appropriate crash dump and confirm the boot volume can capture it, referencing Microsoft guidance that treats Automatic memory dump as the default. Recovery Environment options for machines stuck in a boot loop are part of the same practical territory.
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    Windows 11/10: Stop BSOD Auto-Restarts and Save Crash Dumps

    Windows can restart so quickly after a blue screen that the stop code, failed-driver name, and on-screen clues disappear before you can record them. The fix is in the long-standing Startup and Recovery dialog: turn off automatic restart, retain an appropriate crash dump, and make sure the boot...