How to Fix Windows Boot Problems Using Advanced Options

Trouble booting your Windows PC? Learn how to use Advanced Startup Options to diagnose and fix boot problems easily with Qureasy’s step-by-step guide.

1. Run Startup Repair (Automatic Fix)

Select Startup Repair from the Advanced Options menu.
Let Windows attempt to fix boot issues automatically.

Why? This scans and repairs corrupted system files preventing startup.

2. Use System Restore (Undo Recent Changes)

Choose System Restore and pick a restore point from when your PC worked normally.
Confirm and wait for the process to complete.

Why? This reverts system files/drivers to a stable state without affecting personal files.

3. Uninstall Problematic Updates

Select Uninstall Updates > Uninstall latest quality/feature update.
Restart your PC afterward.

Why? Buggy Windows updates sometimes cause boot failures.

4. Check Disk Errors via Command Prompt

Select Command Prompt and type: chkdsk /f /r
(Press Y to schedule on reboot if prompted)
Then type: sfc /scannow
Restart your PC.

Why? These commands repair disk errors and corrupted system files.

5. Reset UEFI/BIOS Settings (For Hardware Issues)

Choose UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart.
In BIOS, select Load Default Settings or Optimized Defaults.
Save changes and exit.

Why? Incorrect BIOS settings can prevent Windows from booting.

6. Last Resort: System Image Recovery

If you have a backup, select System Image Recovery to restore your entire system.

Why? This completely replaces corrupted system files with a clean backup.

What Causes Boot Problems?

Corrupted system files (from sudden shutdowns or disk errors).
Failed Windows updates or incompatible drivers.
Hardware changes (new RAM/SSD) or BIOS misconfigurations.

How to Prevent Future Boot Issues

Create regular restore points before major changes.
Use "Shut Down" properly instead of force-powering off.
Keep backups via Control Panel > Backup and Restore (Windows 7).

If these steps don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows using installation media. Let me know if you need further guidance! 😊