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Computer Stuck on Restarting: 9 Ways to Fix it
Hold the power button for 5-10 seconds until complete shut down
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Updated onOctober 10, 2024
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Is your computer stuck on restarting without an obvious process happening in the background? You’re not alone.
For some, the process eventually completes after a few minutes, but in other cases, it may take hours. The good news is the underlying causes are easy to fix in most cases.
Keep reading if you want to know how to stop a restarting laptop.
How to stop the PC from being stuck on restarting?
First of all, power cycle your computer: hold the power button down for 5-10 seconds, disconnect it from the power outlet, and remove all peripherals. Wait for 1 minute and restart it.
This quick trick allows your device to reset itself and stop minor bugs. If the issue persists after this, keep reading.
1. Boot the computer in safe mode
If stuck on restart, try enteringSafe Mode. This will only load essential system files and drivers. The PC might boot because no third-party apps that might interfere will be used.
2. Run a SFC scan
TheSystem File Checker(SFC) will identify and fix corrupt system files which can cause Windows being stuck on restart.
3. Revert recent updates
This will restore your PC to the state it was before you updated it. So if it started being stuck on restart after an update, this trick should fix it.
If this is the case, but you still want to update your OS, check the following solution.
4. Restart the stuck update
If the computer is stuck restarting during/after update, reinitiating the process should do the trick.
5. Disable startup apps
While disabling startup apps, keep two things in mind. First, disable all third-party apps that appear in the list.
Second, if any critical program or process is listed and enabled, keep it that way. This should fix the Windows 10 is stuck on restarting issue.
6. Check the RAM
Run the built-inWindows Memory Diagnosticstool. It helps identify issues with the RAM and automatically fixes things.
For a more detailed investigation of RAM issues, you couldrun Memtest86+, an open-source tool that runs many tests on the memory sticks, even individually, and lists each problem.
If the RAM is faulty, replacing it should get things running if the computer keeps restarting randomly.
7. Update your drivers
Repeat the process for all devices.
A driver conflict might cause Windows getting stuck on restart. Updating device drivers might get rid of the issue.
8. Run the troubleshooter
1.PressWindows+Rto open the Run dialog box, enterControl Panelin it, and then click onOK.
2.Click on theView bydropdown menu and selectLarge iconsfrom the list.
3.ChooseTroubleshooting.
4.SelectView allfrom the left.
5.Click onSystem Maintenance.
6.Follow the other on-screen prompts to complete the process.
- Once done, verify if the computer keeps restarting randomly. If yes, try the next solution.
If your computer is stuck restarting, you should try using the Windows Troubleshooter. All Windows PCs have a built-in Troubleshooter that can detect and fix problems on your PC and it’s likely to solve your problem.
9. Update the BIOS
If nothing so far has worked, and the Dell/HP/etc.. laptop is stuck on restarting, you shouldupdate the BIOS.
This is an intricate and critical process, so we recommend you practice extra caution and follow the steps as it is. For more help updating the BIOS, read the instructions on the OEM’s website.
The methods listed above should fix things when the computer keeps restarting randomly. Also, you may tryreinstalling Windowsif you are sure it’s a software-related issue.
After fixing the restart loop or reinstalling the new OS, we recommend toboost your Windows PC’s performancejust to make sure you avoid similar problems in the future.
Also, if theSettings app resets on reboot, read the highlighted guide to fix the problem for good.
If you know other troubleshooting solutions that might address this issue, share them with our readers in the comments below.
More about the topics:Fix Driver issues,restart,windows 10
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He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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