Why is my Dell laptop not booting?
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Why is my Dell laptop not booting?
Resolution. If your Dell computer does not turn on or boot into the operating system, it is recommended that you first perform a hard reset. Performing a hard reset fixes many problems and also drains residual power that may be causing the problem.
How do I force my Dell laptop to boot?
Press and hold the power button for 15 to 20 seconds to drain residual power. Connect the AC adapter or power cable and the battery (for Dell laptops). If your Dell computer can turn on but is unable to boot into Windows, identify the symptoms and follow the appropriate troubleshooting guide.
How do you fix a stuck Dell boot loop?
Hold the FN (Function key) down while powering on the system. Still holding the FN key, start tapping the Windows key to bypass the issue.
Why does my computer not boot up?
A defective motherboard, or the video card, or piece of RAM could cause Windows not to be able to boot properly. To test for hardware issues, you can create and use an Ultimate Boot CD, which contains a collection of troubleshooting utilities to try and identify, and sometimes fix, hardware problems.
How do I boot my Dell in Safe Mode from BIOS?
Resolution
- Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the computer.
- Turn on the computer.
- Tap the F8 key until you see the Advanced Boot Options menu.
- Use the arrow keys to select the desired safe mode and press Enter .
- The computer reboots Windows 7 into safe mode.
How do I fix Dell boot loop stuck on diagnosing computer stuck on loading screen?
Follow the instructions below to troubleshoot Dell boot loop:
- Boot into Safe Mode. 1.1. Power on and off your computer three times.
- Perform clean boot. 2.1. Tap the Search button on the taskbar and type msconfig.
- Determine the problem item. 3.1.
- Reset the computer to start normally.
How do I start my Dell Windows 10 in Safe Mode?
Select Startup Settings. Select Restart. The computer will restart and enter the Startup Settings menu. Select 4 or F4 to start the computer in Safe Mode.
How do I reset my Dell BIOS to default?
How to reset the BIOS from the BIOS interface
- Turn on the computer.
- Tap the F2 key several times until Entering Setup appears.
- Reset the BIOS to factory defaults.
- Press the Esc key and select Save and exit or Exit.
- Press the Enter key to save all changes and exit the BIOS setup screen.
- The computer restarts.
