Fix problems with your PC by using Windows Update
Select Start > Settings > System > Recovery > Fix problems using Windows Update. After you select the Reinstall now option, choose if you want to allow the PC to automatically restart 15 minutes after the installation completes. Select OK when you’re ready to start the installation.
Give your PC a Fresh Start - Microsoft Support
In some cases, a clean installation may improve your device's performance, security, browsing experience, and battery life. Windows 11 Windows 10. To reset your PC, go to Start > Settings > System > Recovery . Next to Reset this PC , select Reset PC.
Resolving Blue Screen errors in Windows - Microsoft Support
If you added new hardware to your PC before the Blue Screen error, shut down your PC, remove the hardware, and try restarting. If you're having trouble restarting, you can start your PC in safe mode. For more info, see Start your PC in safe mode in Windows.
Windows Startup Settings (including safe mode) - Microsoft Support
Tap or click Restart, and then wait while your computer restarts. On the Startup Settings screen, choose an option. Sign in to your computer with a user account that has administrator rights. Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state where only essential programs are started.
Advanced startup options (including safe mode) - Microsoft Support
Click the Start button , click the arrow next to the Shut Down button (or the arrow next to the Lock button), and then click Restart. Do one of the following: If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to press F8 before the Windows logo appears.
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Press Windows logo key + L to get to the sign-in screen, and then restart your PC by pressing the Shift key while you select the Power button > Restart . Your PC will restart in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) environment.
Windows doesn't respond or stops working on Surface
Download drivers and firmware for Surface. Restore or reset Surface. Find support if Windows freezes, stops responding on your Surface, or if your Surface is starting up or running slowly.
Start your PC in safe mode in Windows - Microsoft Support
When Windows restarts, hold down the power button for 10 seconds to turn off your device. Press the power button again to turn on your device. Allow your device to restart into Automatic Repair, and select Advanced options to enter winRE.