FIX: Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Severalusershave posted on forums about an unexpectedshutdownerrorinWindows: the systemshuts down unexpectedly.

More specifically, after the restart, anerror messagepops up stating:

Windowshas recovered from an unexpectedshutdown.

If theissue becomes a recurringerror, you should definitely address it. So here are some of the potential fixes for theWindowsunexpectedshutdownerror.

How can I fix the unexpected shutdown error?

1. Scan device drivers with a dedicated tool

Afterward, monitor your device to see if the shutdown error occurs again.

Outbyte Driver Updater

2. Clean boot Windows

If that fixes the issue, you can leave the startup configuration as it is. Alternatively, you can try to figure out what startup program or service was triggering theerrorby re-enabling one at a time until the issue returns.

That will help identify which one is triggering theerror.

3. Run a system file scan

4. Restore Windows to a restore point

The above resolutions have fixed the unexpectedshutdownerror for manyusers.

Let us know which of the troubleshooting steps did you use to get rid of this error by leaving us a message in the comments section below.

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FIX: Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown#

How can I fix the unexpected shutdown error?#

1. Scan device drivers with a dedicated tool#

Outbyte Driver Updater#

2. Clean boot Windows#

3. Run a system file scan#

4. Restore Windows to a restore point#