How to Fix Common Windows 11 Startup Issues
When Windows 11 encounters an issue when starting up, it can be highly stressful. It can put all your plans on pause, whether they’re for work or play.
Windows 11’s startup issues can be caused by a number of reasons, both internal and external. Listed below are the different scenarios in which Windows 11 might not boot, their causes, and the troubleshooting methods you can try to resolve the issue.
1. Look for External Problems
The first thing you should do if Windows 11 is not booting after installing an update or even just out of the box is to check whether any loose or faulty cables could be causing the problem.
Begin with checking if the cables connected to the monitor or the computer’s power supply are loose. you’re able to also try replacing them if you have extra cables at home.
Next, make sure that the issue is not with the monitor itself. There are times when you are unable to boot into Windows simply because there is a hardware issue with the monitor.
Once you are sure that the problem is not hardware-related, you may proceed with the software-related troubleshooting methods listed below.
2. Boot Into Safe Mode
Safe Mode is a good place to fix Windows startup issues. Safe Mode launches the operating system with only the basic drivers and programs, allowing you to identify the culprit without it getting in the way of troubleshooting.
If the system launches in Safe Mode successfully, that implies that a background third-party process is causing the problem. In this case, you can proceed with uninstalling any programs that you might have installed recently installed. If you are not sure about it, you can narrow the culprit down by following the steps we later mention in this method.
Here is all that you need to do:
If you are able to launch into Safe Mode, then this implies that the issue is being caused by third-party software. In this case, we suggest you proceed with the following steps one by one:
You can also use thesystem restore utilityin Safe Mode to revert the system back to a state where everything was working fine. This utility works by creating restore points in the system from time to time so that you always have the option of going back to an error-free state in case something goes wrong.
What If You Cannot Boot Into Safe Mode?
If you cannot boot into Safe Mode, then the issue you are facing might be related to system drivers. In that case, we suggest reaching out to the official Microsoft support team and reporting the issue to them.
Hopefully, they will be able to figure out the cause of the issue and suggest relevant steps to take.
What to Do if Windows 11 Fails To Boot After Installation
Here are a few reasons why Windows 11 might not boot right after installation:
In general, Windows 11 will not boot after installation if the minimum requirements are not met or if the relevant services are disabled. Below, we have listed the steps you may take if that happens.
1. Ensure that Your PC Meets Minimum Requirements
Windows 11 is quite strict about what hardware it runs on. If your PC does not abide by theWindows 11 minimum system requirements, then you are likely to face issues like the one at hand.
We also have a guide on how tobypass Windows 11 minimum installation requirementswhich it’s possible to check if you want to install Windows 11 on an incompatible PC.
2. Enable TPM
The Trusted Platform Module is a chip on the motherboard of your computer, responsible for making your PC more secure. To be able to run Windows 11, your PC must have TPM 2.0 or higher.
Here is how you can enable TPM if it is disabled:
If not, visit your manufacturer’s website to find out how to enable TPM on your device, since the steps might differ depending upon your device’s manufacturer.
3. Enable Secure Boot
Secure boot prevents your system from loading software that is not trusted by the manufacturer when you boot your PC.
Here is how you can enable secure boot:
Windows Boot Issues, Resolved
It is normal to hit panic mode when your operating system fails to boot all of a sudden but hopefully, the troubleshooting methods above will help you fix the problem in no time. Once you determine the cause of the issue, we recommend taking relevant cautions to confirm errors like these do not pop up in the future.
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