What should I do if Windows 8 does not start up, which has gained a fairly reliable reputation operating system?
No matter how high-quality the product was, nothing is insured against various kinds of problems. There are also problems when starting this versions of Windows. What should I do if the OS suddenly stops running?
Is it possible to solve the problem on your own, or is it necessary to intervene with a specialist? It depends on what caused this behavior of the operating system. These can be failures caused by incorrect logout, or something else.
In any case, if Windows does not start, you can try to provide the computer with first aid. In this article we will talk about some actions that do not exactly harm, but can help.
What can you do in this case?
There are three actions that can be taken consistently to resolve the problem:
- Try to recover in safe mode.
- Use integrated tools for restore Windows.
- Recover the system using bootable media (flash drive, disk).
Safe is called the operating mode of the OS, in which you can take some measures to restore the normal functioning of Windows.
Almost no program is available in a safe mode, only those components that are most needed are working. In safe mode, you can only activate system files and drivers, without which the OS does not work at all.
Special labels in the corners of the screen will notify you if the computer is placed in safe mode.
In a secure mode, it's easier to scan for viruses. Also in this state, you can restore the Windows Boot Services.
Be that as it may, you need to understand that in a safe mode, no system files are protected from deletion. There are no admin rights, and inexperience can harm the OS if you remove something necessary for its normal functioning.
How to put your computer into safe mode
If Windows stops running, you can enable safe mode and try to restore the operability of the operating system. Do it this way.
When you turn on, often press the F8 button on your laptop. Before the system starts to load automatically, a list of possible launch modes will be opened.
In this list, in addition to three types of system startup in safe mode, you can choose to restore the last correctly configured Windows configuration, such as it was before the crash.
This will not cancel any of the saveings you made and will not destroy the recently created files. No program will be deleted.
- With access to the main components and the necessary drivers.
- With access to network drivers. This option should be selected if you need to go online in safe mode.
- With the command line.
All these modes are not much different. The most significant difference is access to the Internet in the appropriate mode.
Tip: If you do not have enough experience working with a PC, it's best to try to restore the affected system through the mode of the first type.
How to restore the operating system Windows 8 through safe mode
- Select the first option and turn on the system control by pressing the combination of Windows + X buttons and selecting the "System" line in the menu that follows.
- After that, select the line " Extra options". Go to the "System Protection" tab and find the "Restore" option. After that, you will see the hints that need to be followed. None of them should elude your attention.
- In addition, in safe mode, you can try to find an error, because of which Windows crashed. To do this, you need to view the event log.
In the same menu where you selected "System", find the "Manage" line, then select "Service components", "Event view", "Logs", "System".
In this place are all the records of the OS. After learning the code of the problem, you can easily eliminate it.
How to start Windows 8 by using the recovery service
If, for some reason, the OS on the laptop does not start, windows will offer to use the launch recovery service. In this case, you need to act in accordance with the prompts that appear on the screen.
Another option is to select the built-in means of returning to the last normally working system configuration instead of the safe mode.
As already mentioned, this method is quite safe, neither your files nor the save will suffer. But the problem, however, will not be solved definitively, and, hence, it can repeat itself.
Restore the system using the installation media
If you tried all of the above measures, and Windows still does not start, then you need to restore the system using a flash drive or disk. This option can not fail.
The bootable media has everything you need to make up for lost files and fix any errors. The system acquires integrity.
To restore the OS from the USB flash drive, enter the BIOS and select which drive to boot from.
How to do it?
- When powering on, often press the Esc key on the laptop until you get to the BIOS. Sometimes you need to press F12 or F10 to enter. If it is a stationary computer, you need to press the "Delete" button.
- Then open the Boot device section and select the desired media. Secondary appoint hDD.
- You need to save these settings.
- Reboot the laptop.
Modern versions of Windows in such cases can often cope themselves. Windows XP in case of serious problems just went out of order, and the current Windows are trying to perform automatic system recovery.
Where to begin
First, try to remember if the problem is caused by your recent actions. Perhaps, the day before you installed fresh drivers, connected new equipment or opened the system unit? Perhaps it's because of the incorrect operation of the drivers or the incompatibility of the new devices, or maybe you accidentally moved some part while you were tinkering in the case.
The computer turns on, but does not find the disk to boot
If the computer turns on, but instead of loading a "No bootable device" or some other message with a mention of "disk error" appears on the black screen, it means that you can not find the hard disk on which Windows is installed. Sign in to bIOS settings or UEFI and make sure that the desired hard disk is selected for download. If it is not listed, the disk may be corrupted and can no longer be loaded.
In this case, try to execute or. If, for example, the Windows boot sector has been overwritten for some reason, the system will try to restore it. If the recovery environment does not boot or does not detect the hard disk, the drive itself may have failed, although first you need to make sure that the media that you use for recovery is listed first in the list of boot devices in the BIOS or UEFI settings.
You can also try to manually restore the Windows loader using the "fixmbr" and "fixboot" commands. However, modern versions of Windows usually solve such problems themselves, so you do not have to manually enter these commands.
Windows hangs or is underloaded
If Windows starts to boot, but stops halfway, the reason may be either software, and in the malfunction of components. Software problems can be solved using. If it is not available in the boot menu, use the installation disc or recovery disc. If this also does not work, you will probably have to reinstall Windows or use the new recovery features without reinstalling in Windows 8.
If errors occur during the restoration or reinstallation of Windows, or the installation completes normally, but after that the system does not boot up again, it is most likely a hardware malfunction.
Windows displays blue screen or hangs on loading
If Windows does not load or displays during the boot process, this may also be due to software or hardware problems. The cause may be a virus, a poor-quality driver or a broken component.
To find out for sure, try - while disabling the drivers and programs that run during normal boot. If the computer is working properly in safe mode, try uninstalling recently installed drivers, perform a system restore, check it for viruses. If you're lucky, one of these will help to solve the problem, and henceforth Windows will start normally.
If none of these actions have helped, try reinstalling the system or to restore the computer to its factory state. If the problem persists and after this - the case, most likely, in the malfunction of the components.
Recovering files with Windows inoperable
If you need to reinstall windows save important files, you can restore them using the installation disk Windows or Live CD / USB based Linux. This environment is launched from an external media and allows you to copy files to another external storage device, such as a USB flash drive or a portable hard drive.
If the computer does not boot from the installation the Windows disk or Linux Live CD, make sure that this media is set first in the list of devices for download in the BIOS or UEFI settings. If this does not help, either the computer hangs or does not see hard drive with files - the reason, most likely, in malfunction of the equipment. In this case, try removing the hard drive and connecting it to another computer to copy the files you need.
A fairly common problem that many users have to face is that Windows does not start. What to do and what to do in such circumstances? The main thing is not to panic, but to find out first of all the reason why the system refuses to start:
- In case when the start button is pressed, the system does not react at all, no sound comes from the computer and there is no image on the monitor, so you need to check the PC connection to the network. If the socket is not de-energized and the wiring is OK, you should make sure that the switch is on the power supply itself.
- Perhaps the cause of this problem is the faulty hardware component of the computer. The most common is the system unit. When the fuse burns, it can be changed on its own, but if there is a more serious breakdown, it is better to take your equipment to a service center so that the experts thoroughly assess the situation.
- To understand why Windows does not start, you can by the characteristic sound of the download when there is no image on the monitor. Most likely, the fault is caused by the BIOS, or rather - the incorrect settings made earlier. It is entirely possible to solve this problem on its own, removing the battery from motherboard, which then needs to be returned to its original location. Another way is to take action in the system unit. First of all, you need to open it, and then find the Clear CMOS jumper, which should be moved to the next contacts.
- If Windows does not start, and, after turning on the computer immediately turns off, it's possible that the case is in a faulty cooler. In this case, it is necessary to check the serviceability of the equipment, and also to make sure that the cooler is closely adjacent to the processor.
- Sometimes it happens that the process of starting the computer does not go beyond the first labels at the bottom of the screen. First of all, you need to pay attention to the correct connection of the keyboard. Then you need to reset the BIOS settings. In such a situation, it is not superfluous to check the accuracy of the connection optical drives, all disks and other equipment.
- If the computer hangs during startup, you should press F8 several times on the keyboard and open window select the "Safe Mode" function. If the launch occurs without problems, then the blame is all the viruses. To extract all virus programs, you need to scan all disks while remaining in safe mode. It is advisable to uncheck all programs from startup, as they may include Trojans and other malicious programs.
Most of the features that the average owner of desktop computers and laptops use are available to humans through the use of special operating systems on the technology. The most popular OS is a product from Microsoft. Therefore, if you do not boot Windows 7 or one of the other OS variants, the user has serious problems.
The reasons why not boot Windows 10 (7, 8, XP) - very much. Often in this case, an unpleasant situation is accompanied by a message about a certain error. But what if the Windows 10 (7, 8, XP) does not boot on a laptop or a PC without such messages? There are several universal methods of treatment that can lead to an exit from the current situation.
Selecting the type of download
This is the easiest method of correction in the event that Windows 7 or another type of operating system from Microsoft is not loaded. What you need to do:
- Start the computer restart.
- Press the "F8" button.
- In the proposed list, select the start point with the most successful configuration.
In some cases, this action is quite enough when Windows 7 (8, 10, XP) is not loaded.
Restoring Windows
So, Windows does not boot. Windows can be tried to return to full operation using the restore menu. For this, of course, you need to have at your fingertips boot disk with the desired version of OS. What actions should the user in this case perform if Windows 7, 8, 10 and XP do not load:
- Insert the source into the drive.
- In the BIOS, change the priority. That is, the OS should not be run from the hard disk, but from the DVD-ROM.
- After starting the process, you need to press the "R" button.
- Select the option that you want to restore.
- Wait for the results. Restart the machine one more time.
All early does not boot Windows XP (7, 8, 10)? The next option.
Recovery in the OS itself
If the previous operations were performed, and Windows 7 does not load anyway, you can try to restore it directly using the tools of the operating system itself. Everything is simple enough:
Naturally, in the end it will be necessary to restart the computer to check - Windows 10 (7,8, XP) does not load or the problem is solved with a positive result?
Boot file treatment
If after windows Updates 7 does not load, the possible cause of trouble lies in the corrupted Boot.ini boot file. To fix the problem, you need to perform the following steps:
- Start the PC with the same external source.
- In the recovery menu, go to command line.
- Enter the phrase "Bootcfg / add".
Wait for the process to finish and initiate another reboot to check whether Windows 8 or its equivalent of another version is loading, or has the treatment helped in this predicament?
Boot Record Fault
Another version of the trouble with Windows. Do not load Windows? The boot record may be damaged. In this situation, it will be necessary to repeat almost the entire procedure described in the previous paragraph, but to drive a completely different phrase in the command line. Namely: "Fixmbr \\ Device \\ HardDisk0".
Perhaps this action will be enough, when Windows 7 does not boot, hangs on the logo.
Damage to the boot sector on the hard drive
This trouble can lead to a situation where, for example, Windows 7 does not load further "Welcome". Here the treatment is also quite simple - the actions are repeated with the start of the command line from the user of the computer, into which you should drive "Fixboot" and then the letter that is responsible for partitioning the hard drive where the installed version of the OS is located.
Quick reinstallation
Sometimes, if the computer does not load further than the Wndows 7 screensaver, only reinstallation can help. But it's not necessary to run a full-fledged procedure that lasts long enough. You can speed up this process. This is a very powerful treatment tool, as it is able to cope with most of the troubles that have arisen.
What is required of a person:
- Start again from the startup disk.
- Press the "R" button, then the "Esc" key.
- Select a quick reinstallation of the operating system.
It is important to understand that this procedure can only work if there are identical versions of the OS on the disk and on the hard drives. That is, if, for example, Windows 10 does not load after the upgrade, but do not try to quickly reinstall, using a boot disk with Windows 7 or 8 for this purpose.
Conclusion
A special case of this situation can be a permanent automatic reboot OS. Naturally, this option excludes the possibility of any treatment processes. To break this sequence, you will need to press the "F8" button on the next start of the system and go to the "Advanced Settings" menu. After that, disable the OS reboot procedure and when a failure is detected. Well, then, you can use one of the treatment options described above.
All methods described are universal. That is, they are recommended to be used only when it is not possible to accurately determine the root cause of the malfunction. More often than not, a user can see a message on the screen of the monitor where a specific error code is specified. And for each of them has its own method of correcting an unpleasant situation. Most of them are easily accessible on this Internet resource, dedicated to answers to questions related to OS damage from Microsoft.
