Troubleshooting Windows 11 Boot Issues: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to fix Windows 11 not booting with our step-by-step troubleshooting guide, including safe mode access and repairs.

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To fix Windows 11 not booting, start by performing a hard reboot: press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. If this doesn’t work, boot into Safe Mode. Restart your PC, and as soon as the screen lights up, press F8 or Shift + F8. This opens the Advanced Startup Options menu. From there, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart. After your PC restarts, choose Safe Mode. Once in Safe Mode, you can uninstall recent updates or drivers that might be causing the issue. Running the Startup Repair tool is also a recommended step from the Troubleshoot menu.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What are the first steps to take if Windows 11 is not booting? Start by performing a hard reboot: press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. If that doesn't work, proceed to boot into Safe Mode.
  2. How do I access Safe Mode on Windows 11? Restart your PC, and as soon as the screen lights up, press F8 or Shift + F8 to open the Advanced Startup Options menu. From there, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart, then choose Safe Mode.
  3. What can I do in Safe Mode to fix boot issues? In Safe Mode, you can uninstall recent updates or drivers that may be causing the boot problem. You can also run the Startup Repair tool from the Troubleshoot menu.
  4. What is Windows 11 Startup Repair and how do I use it? Startup Repair is a troubleshooting tool that helps fix problems preventing Windows from loading. To use it, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options and select Startup Repair after booting into the Advanced Startup Options menu.

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