Select the Start button, then Power > Restart.

Windows 10 might shut down or restart unexpectedly when a serious problem occurs, causing you to briefly see an error message, such as “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart.”

Learn about Windows RE, how to access it, and the different tools it offers.

Prevents Windows from automatically restarting if an error causes Windows to fail. Choose this option only if Windows is stuck in a loop where Windows fails, attempts to restart, and fails again repeatedly. You can press Enter to start Windows normally. What if Windows keeps booting in Safe Mode?

When you restart the computer, it will be in a clean boot environment. You can now try to troubleshoot your problem by trying the troubleshooting steps in the section, Install, uninstall, or run an application.

Re-registers Word in the Windows registry. This switch starts Word, runs Office Setup, updates the Windows registry, and then closes.

Learn how to optimize system performance by managing startup applications in Windows.

Follow the steps below to reset your OneDrive app. 1. On your computer keyboard, press the Windows key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog box. 2. Copy or type wsreset.exe into the box then select OK. Note: A blank Command Prompt window will open and close briefly, then the Microsoft Store app will open.

Note: For error messages on a black screen, such as “Your device ran into a problem and needs to restart,” see Troubleshooting Windows unexpected restarts and stop code errors. If you have a Surface device, see Surface won't turn on or start.

Startup Repair is a Windows recovery tool that can fix certain system problems that might prevent Windows from starting. It scans your computer for the problem and then tries to fix it so your computer can start correctly.