Disable automatic restart on system failure. 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.

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 10. Resetting your PC lets you perform a clean reinstallation and update of Windows while keeping your personal data and most Windows settings intact. 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 ...

If you don't see Startup Settings, tap or click Advanced options, and then tap or click Startup Settings. 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.

1. Make sure you have the latest updates for Windows and device drivers 2. Restart your PC and open only the apps you need 3. Use ReadyBoost to help improve performance 4. Make sure the system is managing the page file size 5. Check for low disk space and free up space 6. Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows 7. Pause OneDrive syncing 8.

Occasionally, your PC may need to restart to finish installing the updates. You can set active hours to let us know when you're usually using your PC to help prevent inconvenient restarts. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options. Under Active hours, choose to update manually or automatically in Windows 11.

Restart (reboot) your PC. Windows 10. Go to Start , select the Power button, and then select Restart.

Allow your device to restart into Automatic Repair, and select Advanced options to enter winRE. Now that you are in winRE, you will follow these steps to take you to safe mode: On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart .

Repairs will automatically start on your hard drive, and you’ll be asked to restart your device. Perform a clean restart into Windows A clean restart starts Windows with a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.