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- AVG Rescue CD, 69.3MB. The AVG Rescue CD is a portable version of AVG Anti-Virus that can be launched from a CD or USB flash drive. It will then try to obtain the latest antivirus definitions, if an internet connection is available, before scouring your PC for malware and removing anything it uncovers.
- Avira AntiVir Rescue System, 64.2MB. The Avira AntiVir Rescue System is updated several times a day to ensure it always contains the most recent antivirus definitions.
- BitDefender Rescue CD, 260MB. The BitDefender Rescue CD works much like most of the antivirus competition: burn its ISO file to CD, boot from this and you'll be able to download the latest virus definitions, then scan your system for malware.
- Hiren's BootCD, 187MB. Hiren's BootCD is an amazing LiveCD with an array of troubleshooting utilities. Useful antivirus tools include Spybot - Search & Destroy and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware; there are a stack of utilities to check your master boot record and partition table and fix any problems; and others can reset a forgotten Windows password, finally allowing you to log on.
- Check SMPS. SMPS or Switched-Mode Power Supply is the accessory, which is connected to the main power supply. When you switch on the power supply, the SMPS get it first and then it distributes the power supply among other components.If your SMPS is not healthy, your system will not boot up.
- Check RAM and Hard Drive. RAM is another important part that you need to check. So disconnect the RAM, clean it up very gently and put it back. Do the same with the Hard Drive.
- Unplug all external devices. Sometimes a hardware can create such problems as well. Try unplugging all the external devices and check whether your system is booting up or not.
- Boot into Safe Mode or Advanced Startup Options. Can you boot in Safe Mode? If you can, then it makes things easier. If you have recently installed any driver or software, you can boot Windows 10 in Safe mode and troubleshoot.
- Built-in Startup Repair. The first tool that we would like to list here is the Windows built-in Startup Repair tool, lately called Automatic Repair. If your computer is not booting or starting you can use it to diagnose and repair boot issues.
- Windows Installation Media. You can also repair Windows boot issues using Windows Installation Media. It is basically a bootable installation USB drive or DVD media using which you can perform a clean installation of Windows OS.
- Dual Boot Repair Tool. Dual Boot Repair Tool is a portable application used to repair the boot environment of Windows systems. It can repair MBR, PBR, BCD, and the disk structure of your system and fix the boot issues you are facing.
- BOOTREC command line tool. BOOTREC is a command line tool provided by Windows to rebuild BCD or Boot Configuration Data files. As we mentioned earlier, if BCD files are broken or infected, your system might become unbootable.
Unplug power and remove battery, press and hold power button for 30 seconds to release all power from circuitry, plug back in and power up to see if any change. I will give you steps to access the Repair Mode to try all repairs to get Windows started, and if not to do the automated Reset or the superior Clean Install after rescuing your files.
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- How to quickly repair startup problems on Windows 10
- Open WinRE when PC isn't loading
- Open WinRE from bootable media
- Open WinRE when PC is loading
- Use Startup Repair to fix loading problems
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You can fix most Windows 10 boot problems using the Startup Repair feature, and here's how.
On Windows 10, when the computer isn't starting correctly, you can use the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to resolve the issue quickly, and in this guide, I'll show you how.
It's just a matter of time before your device gets stuck loading or won't start. Instead of spending time trying to find out the problem, Windows 10 includes the "Startup Repair" feature (as part of the WinRE experience) designed to quickly fix the most common issues that may be preventing your computer from loading correctly.
To use the Startup Repair feature to fix boot issues with Windows 10, you'll need to access the Windows Recovery Environment (also known as Advanced startup settings), which you can do in at least three different ways, depending on the situation.
If your computer isn't loading or is stuck during boot, use these steps to access the recovery environment:
•Start the computer.
•As soon as the Windows logo appears, press the power button to interrupt the boot sequence.
•Repeat steps 1 and 2 two more times.
Alternatively, in case your device isn't booting up, use a USB installation media to access the Windows Recovery Environment with these steps:
•Start the computer with a USB bootable media.
•Quick tip: If the device isn't starting from the USB flash drive, you must change your system's BIOS settings to ensure it can boot from USB. Usually, you can access the BIOS by powering up the computer and pressing one of the functions, "Delete" or "ESC" keys, but check your manufacturer's support website for more information.
•Click the Next button.
•Click the "Repair your computer" option in the bottom-left corner.
Once you complete the steps, use the steps below to continue to the "Startup Repair" tool.
If you have access to the desktop, use these steps to access the recovery environment to use the Startup Repair tool on Windows 10:
•Open Settings.
•Click on Update & Security.
•Click on Recovery.
•Under the "Advanced startup" section, click the Restart now button.
After completing the steps, continue with the steps below to fix loading problems with your device using the automatic repair feature.
To use Startup Repair to resolve booting problems, use these steps:
•Click the Troubleshoot button.
•Click the Advanced options button.
•Click the Startup Repair button.
•Select your Windows 10 account.
•Confirm your account password.
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
•Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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