startup repair

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...

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...

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...

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...

This morning I went to log into my PCs (I have 2 machines with a KVM switch), and one of them won't let me sign in, saying "You'll need the internet for this"... What I've tried: I switched the USB wireless adapter from the working machine and restarted I moved the wifi adapter to other USB...

COMPUTER SPECS. hp laptop, model g72-227wm Windows 7 Home Prem. OA Intel Pentium dual core T4500 (2.30 GHz) 3 GB memory, 320(?) GB HDD Intel GMA 4500M IMPORTANCE AND COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE This laptop is maybe 10+ years old. I'm a musician and use it exclusively for recording stripped-down...

Hi. Windows 7 Ultimate x86 It was on my original 1TB Western Digital HDD. After several consecutive PC crashes it doesn't boot anymore. After the BIOS POST there appears a blinking underscore in the top left corner, and it stays in that state forever. (I don't want to perform a clean Windows...

Hello, I have some experience setting up Windows Linux Dual boot, but unfortunately yesterday I ran into a problem. The grub menu does not have Windows 7 on it, and I don't know how to get it on there. I installed a new version of Linux onto an old laptop. The laptop does not have UEFI, it has...

Friend's Asus TP500L laptop running Windows 10 is giving the 0xC0000225 error (). I created a recovery image for a USB and booted from that. I've tried all the standard stuff (see below) and just looking for other ideas before I pronounce the drive toasted. This was originally delivered with...

Hello, I've been messing with my computer (Laptop) for a few hours now trying to get it to work and it just won't. It got hit on the far right of the touchpad, shut off, and now will not boot. I figured maybe it was my hard drive just having boot problems so I created a windows 8 bootable USB...

Thanks in advance for any help you may provide me. I accidentally powered down in the middle of the update process on my Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Asus laptop. Safe mode works. Normal mode does not. After logging in, after the “welcome” screen, I get either a black background or the default white...

Hi, my computer keeps crashing after turning it on, and it keeps giving me The Blue Screen of Death. It's been like this for an entire week and a half, and I reset it around 3 weeks ago since it had the same problem before, and I thought it may have fixed it...but it didn't. I can't open an app...

Dell Inspiron - Not really a bsod I don't think... 2nd time this has happened. MSN site when reading a story, screen becomes sort of transparent and seconds later, a small box with blue background says a problem has been detected. It then closes and goes to a black screen on desktop. I restart...

Hello! Earlier today, I experienced a BSOD indicating that my display driver underwent an infinite loop, and as a result, my laptop won't even boot up - it just stays idle in the windows logo screen then restarts every time. I tried doing the windows startup repair as well as system restore...

Hi All Expert, I have a user using dell windows 10 64 bits is getting it getting "Your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. We'll restart for you. BSOD Stop Code "System License Violation", this happen when she is using browser and outlook, yesterday was fine and no windows update this...

Hello, I am having trouble logging into my Asus X551C Laptop Running Windows 10. I keep getting a "We can't sign into your account sign out and the sign back in" error. After a few attempts at signing in and rebooting the computer, I tried to wipe and reset the computer. After a few attempts at...