PC won’t restart after update [Dell, HP, Asus]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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My computer won’t boot after update

What to do if Windows 10 won’t start after update

1. Software solutions

If your laptop is compatible with Windows 10, and all your external devices are compatible with Windows 10, then you don’t have any hardware issue that prevents your laptop from restarting.

We recommend you use third-party Windows boot repair tools. There are even good free options that will remediate issues that are not very critical or complicated.

Windows boot repair toolshelp you access your system. They can fix you registry, restore BCD files, help you create bootable recovery media, remove bloatware, and more.

2. Make sure your laptop is compatible with Windows 10

If you’re using an older laptop, there’s a chance that it isn’t compatible with Windows 10. In that case, some of the features of your system won’t be able to function normally, or you won’t even be able to turn on your laptop at all.

So, before upgrading your laptop’s system to Windows 10, make sure it is compatible with Windows 10. Here are the specifications your laptop must meet in order to be able to run Windows 10 normally:

3. Disconnect external devices

If you’re sure that your laptop is compatible, you also have to make sure that all your external components are compatible with the system, as well.

If your external components, likeexternal HDD, or mouse, are not compatible with Windows 10, theymight cause various problems, and this restart problem is only one of them.

4. Update your drivers

Another thing related to external components that could cause you problems are their drivers. If drivers for your external devices aren’t updated, you might face some issues, too.

So, make sure that all components are compatible with the system, and that all drivers are updated, and you shouldn’t face the restart problem. You can usethis guideto learn how you can fix outdated driver issues. Of course, you can use this solution only if you’re able to boot your computer for a few minutes.

5. Remove your laptop battery

If this issue is affecting your laptop, you can try to remove its battery completely. Then plug in your device and try to boot it up again. As surprising as this method may seem, many users confirmed that it worked. So, do give it a try and let us know if it worked for you as well.

That would be all, if you have any comments, suggestions, or even some more solutions for the restarting problem in Windows 10, reach for our comment section, we would love to hear your thoughts.

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The above article also covers the following issues:

PC won’t restart after update [Dell, HP, Asus]#

My computer won’t boot after update#

What to do if Windows 10 won’t start after update#

1. Software solutions#

2. Make sure your laptop is compatible with Windows 10#

3. Disconnect external devices#

4. Update your drivers#

5. Remove your laptop battery#