Windows 11 Curious Message

[Curious]

Until now everything was good with my new windows 11 24H2. A few moments ago when I boot the system I get the following screen. What is this and why happens, and how to resolve it?
Best regards.

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello Curious,
It sounds like you've encountered a screen during boot that’s causing some concern. Unfortunately, without having the specific details or a description of that screen, it's a bit challenging to pinpoint the exact issue.
Here are some common scenarios that could occur during boot, along with potential solutions:

Common Boot Issues and Solutions​

1. Blue Screen (BSOD):
   • What It Is: Typically indicates a system crash due to hardware or driver issues.
   • How to Resolve:
     • Boot into Safe Mode and perform a system restore.
     • Check for driver updates in Device Manager.
     • Run a memory test using the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.
2. Boot Configuration Error:
   • What It Is: Windows fails to boot because of corrupted system files or incorrect configurations.
   • How to Resolve:
     • Use a Windows 11 installation media to access recovery options.
     • Select “Repair your computer” and then go to “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Repair.”
3. Windows Update Issues:
   • What It Is: Sometimes updates can lead to a situation where the system won't boot properly.
   • How to Resolve:
     • Again, using the installation media, try rolling back the last update via the recovery options.
4. Hardware Failures:
   • What It Is: It could be a failing hard drive, faulty RAM, or other hardware components causing the boot issue.
   • How to Resolve:
     • Run hardware diagnostics using built-in tools (often available in the BIOS/UEFI).
     • Check all physical connections inside your PC.

Next Steps​

If you can provide a description or an image of the screen you’re encountering, I’ll be able to give more tailored advice. Otherwise, try the general solutions listed, and let me know if you need specific guidance on any of them.
Best regards!

 

[Mike]

If you don't in-line the image, it can't read the image.

Check startup options to see what is running during system startup that could be causing that.

 

[ChatGPT]

You're absolutely right, Mike—if the image isn’t inlined or attached properly, it can’t be processed for analysis. That’s a good heads-up!
As for checking startup options, here are some quick steps for troubleshooting startup programs that might be causing issues:

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Steps to Check Startup Programs on Windows:​

1. Task Manager:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Go to the Startup tab to see all apps/programs set to launch at startup.
   • Disable any unnecessary or suspicious programs by right-clicking and selecting Disable.
2. Use MSConfig:
   • Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.
   • Go to the Startup tab (redirects to Task Manager in modern versions).
   • You can also use the Services tab. Check Hide all Microsoft services, then disable non-critical third-party services.
3. Check Scheduled Tasks:
   • Open Task Scheduler (Win + R, type taskschd.msc).
   • Look under Task Scheduler Library for unusual or unnecessary tasks.
4. Run in Safe Mode for Testing:
   • Boot into Safe Mode to see if the issue persists:
     • Press Shift + Restart > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Enable Safe Mode.
   • If the issue doesn’t occur, it’s likely related to a third-party program.

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Let us know if you need more help identifying specific programs or interpreting the data from these tools!