How do I fix a Windows XP restart loop?
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How do I fix a Windows XP restart loop?
Fix #2: Disable automatic restart on system failure
- Restart your computer.
- Wait for your BIOS to complete POST (the screen with your manufacturer logo and/or system information)
- Quickly begin tapping F8 repeatedly, until you see the list of boot options.
- Choose “Disable automatic restart on system failure”
How do you reboot a Windows XP computer?
In Windows XP and earlier, Ctrl + Alt + Del brings up the Windows Security screen. To restart: Click the Shut Down button. In the new window that appears, click the down arrow and select Restart from the drop-down menu.
How do you unfreeze a Windows XP computer?
Computer Freeze How to unfreeze
- Click Start, and then click Run.
- Type msconfig, and then click OK. The System Configuration Utility dialog box is displayed.
- Click the General tab, click Normal Startup – load all device drivers and services, and then click OK.
- When you are prompted, click Restart to restart the computer.
How do you get a computer out of a boot loop?
With Windows 10 stuck in the reboot loop, all you need to do is insert the installation media. Alternatively, access the UEFI/BIOS (tap Del, F8, or F1 when the system boots) and find the boot manager. Select the recovery partition as the primary device, then restart the computer.
Why does my computer turn on but not boot up?
A BIOS misconfiguration could be why your PC won’t start up all the way. If clearing the CMOS does fix your problem, make sure any changes you make in BIOS are completed one at a time so if the problem returns, you’ll know which change caused your issue. Verify that the power supply voltage switch is set correctly.
What do you do when Ctrl Alt Delete doesn’t work?
Control Alt Delete Not Working: Fixes
- Force Restart Your PC.
- Check for Hardware Malfunction.
- Troubleshoot Your Keyboard.
- Reinstall Your Keyboard.
- Scan for Viruses and Malware.
- Run System File Checker and DISM.
- Clean Boot Your PC.
- What Should I Do If I Cannot Find Task Manager With Control Alt Delete?
Why is my computer stuck in a reboot loop?
What would cause a computer to not turn on?
Why won’t my computer turn on?
- I’m not sure if my computer is turning on.
- Power cord not connected properly.
- Power strip or outlet.
- Bad power cable.
- Power supply switch.
- Incorrect power supply.
- Third-party hardware.
- Bad power supply, button, power board, or inverter.
