【2024 Repair】How to Fix "Your Computer Didn't Start Correctly"

Quickly Fixing the "Your PC Couldn't Start" Error

The "Your PC couldn't start properly" error might be due to system files. When system files are corrupted or damaged, this issue can occur. To fix this, you can use the System File Checker (SFC) to repair damaged system files:

Step 1: Press Win + X to open the “Power User” menu, and then choose Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type: sfc /scannow and press the "Enter" key... Read more >>

The Top 4 Ways to Fix "Your PC Didn't Start Correctly"

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Error Message - Your computer failed to start

"Original Text: Your computer failed to start... Startup Repair is checking your system issues. I have a brand new Toshiba laptop with Windows 10 pre-installed. It booted up fine the first time I opened the box and turned it on. After connecting to the network, the computer became unresponsive and shut down. I tried restarting, and it went into the Startup Repair tool, but the screen has stayed stuck there. I've let it run for hours, but there's been no response. Are there any solutions... Can I enter Safe Mode to try and troubleshoot the problem?"

Your computer fails to start up. Boot Repair is scanning for system issues…. When such an error occurs, you are in for a world of hurt.

• The new Windows update didn't install correctly on your computer.
• You're stuck in an endless Startup Repair loop that takes a long time to scan for system issues.
• Your PC has encountered a problem, like corrupted operating system files or a misconfiguration.

How do I fix this error? Don't panic! Choose the best troubleshooting guide below. Before you fix the error, access your data in a “no-boot” environment. Your files might be fine. If you can access those files and export them to another location, you can proceed with fixing the unbootable device with confidence.

Recovering Data When Your Computer Won't Start

To do this, you'll need two things: our third-party tool, the Data Recovery Wizard WinPE, and another working computer. The Data Recovery Wizard WinPE is a bootable data recovery software that can retrieve lost files when your operating system fails to start or crashes. It's mainly used for data recovery in case of any system crash or boot issues. When your PC fails to boot into Windows, follow these steps to rescue your files:

Step 1: Create a Bootable Disk

Launch the Data Recovery Wizard, select Crashed PC Recovery, and click Start Recovery.

Select an empty USB drive to create the bootable drive, and click “Create.”

Caution: The Data Recovery Wizard deletes all data on the USB drive when it creates a bootable disk. Back up important data beforehand.

Step 2: Boot your computer from the bootable USB drive

Connect the bootable disk to the unbootable computer, and change the computer's boot order in BIOS. For most users, this involves restarting the computer and pressing F2 to enter BIOS while it's booting up.

Set the computer to boot from “Removable Device” (the bootable USB drive) instead of the hard drive. Press “F10” to save and exit.

Step 3: Recover data from the crashed system/computer

After booting from the Data Recovery Wizard Bootable Media, select the disk where you want to scan for all lost files. Preview and recover the desired files to a secure location.

After exporting your data to a secure location, you can now proceed with fixing the unbootable desktop or laptop. Usually, when this happens for the first time, you should simply wait for the “Startup Repair” utility to scan for issues on its own. If it completes successfully, it's most likely because the computer was shut down improperly. However, if you've been waiting for a long time, try the following solutions.

1. Solution 1: Boot into Safe Mode
2. Solution 2: Run an SFC Scan
3. Solution 3: Perform a System Repair
4. Solution 4: Reinstall Windows 10

Solution 1: Fix "Your PC couldn't start" Issues with Safe Mode When your computer fails to start, attempting to boot into Safe Mode can help diagnose and resolve the problem. Safe Mode is a simplified way of starting the operating system that loads only the most essential drivers and services, making it easier to identify and troubleshoot issues. Here's how to enter Safe Mode: 1. As your computer boots up, repeatedly press the F8 key (for Windows 8 and later, you may need to quickly press Shift + F8 multiple times). 2. This should display the "Advanced Boot Options" menu. Use the arrow keys to select "Safe Mode," then press Enter. 3. Your computer will start in Safe Mode. Now, you can try troubleshooting steps, such as uninstalling recently installed software or updates, or running a System Restore. 4. If the issue is resolved, attempt to start your computer normally to see if the problem persists. If it doesn't, it could be an issue with a startup item or driver, which you can further investigate in Safe Mode. Please note that different computers and operating systems may have different methods for entering Safe Mode. If you encounter difficulties, consult your manufacturer's documentation or search online for specific instructions for your model.

If a restart doesn't work, and the Startup Repair tool takes a long time to scan for issues, a corrupted driver could be to blame. In that case, try booting into Safe Mode. Booting into Safe Mode is always a good idea when your computer is having problems, as it can help isolate the cause.

Step 1: Turn off the computer by pressing the Power button.

Step 2: Press the power button to turn on your computer, then hold down the power button until it turns off (about 5 seconds). Repeat this several times until you see the "Preparing Automatic Repair" screen.

3. Click “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings” > “Restart.”

Step 4. You should now see the “Startup Settings” screen. From here, you can choose one of three Safe Mode options: “Safe Mode,” “Safe Mode with Networking,” or “Safe Mode with Command Prompt.”

Step Five: Restart your computer and see if it boots up normally.

Fix 2: Run SFC to Repair the Cannot Boot Error

As I mentioned earlier, a system file issue can also cause the “Your PC couldn't start properly” error. In that case, you can run the sfc /scannow command to fix it.

Step 1. If you're running Windows 10, Windows 8.1, or Windows 8, run the built-in Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool before you run System File Checker. (If you're running Windows 7 or Windows Vista, go to Step 3.)

Step 2: Type the following command, and then press “Enter”:

These are two command-line commands used to repair the Windows system: 1. **DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth** This command scans and repairs the integrity of the system image online. It checks and fixes system files to ensure the health of system components and services. 2. **DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:\RepairSource\Windows /LimitAccess** Similar to the previous one, this command specifies a specific source directory, `C:\RepairSource\Windows`, as the source for system files during the repair process. This is typically used when the system image is corrupted and requires recovery from an external source. The `/LimitAccess` parameter restricts DISM to use only local image files, preventing it from attempting to access Windows Update or other remote locations. Run these commands in Command Prompt with administrative privileges, and make sure to back up important data before executing them, as they may modify your system settings.

Replace C:\RepairSource\Windows with the location of your repair source.

Step 3. Type the following command at the Command Prompt: sfc /scannow, and then press Enter.

Run "sfc /scannow" to fix "Computer won't start."

Read more: There is a system repair pending - SFC scannow

Fix 3: Run System Repair to Boot Your Computer

Use this method immediately when your computer fails to start up and SFC / SCANNOW fails to fix the errors.

Step 1: Insert the CD/DVD into the DVD-ROM drive or connected external DVD drive.

Step 2: Click on “Control Panel” on your computer screen, and then click on “Backup and Restore.”

Step 3: Click on “Create a system repair disc” on the left to open the Create a system repair disc wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions to create the System Repair Disc.

Step 4: Place the disc in the drive and restart your computer to boot from it. If your BIOS doesn't automatically boot from CD/DVD, you'll need to change your boot settings.

5. On the Install Windows screen, choose your language, time and keyboard layout, and then click Next.

Step 6. On the next screen, click “Repair your computer.” Do not click “Install Now.” Then, click “Next” and select “Startup Repair” or any other option you want to apply.

Run System Repair to fix the unbootable computer issue

Once you've done that, try restarting your computer to see if the problem is fixed. If not, your last resort will be a system restore.

Fix 4: Create a Windows installation disk to reinstall Windows 10

This method is for when your computer won't boot up normally. Before you begin, you'll need to have a USB drive ready. Here's how:

Step 1: Create the Windows 10 installation media on a blank USB (at least 8GB).

Step 2: Connect the Windows 10 installation USB drive to your computer, and boot into BIOS.

Step 3: Locate the boot options menu and set the USB boot option as the first item in the boot order.

Step 4: Save your changes, restart your system, and begin installing Windows 10 on the drive.

Step 5: Choose “USB drive” > “Install now” > “Just download the Windows files.”

This process may cause your computer to restart several times. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour or more, so be patient. Once the installation is complete, reboot your computer and enter BIOS. Set your computer to boot from the Windows 10 disk. Save your changes and reboot your computer.

Conclusions

That's it for how to fix the “Your PC did not start correctly, checking for system issues” error. Don't worry about your computer's state. The solutions above should resolve most errors. Also, if you encounter a blue screen of death error, check out the video below:

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Repair MBR and system file errors, as well as boot issues, using a Windows installation disc. Fix BCD errors, which often lead to system boot problems. Uninstall software or drivers in Safe Mode to address blue screen issues.

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