Resolving the error “Windows could not start due to hardware configuration changes or updates. The computer turns on, but the operating system does not start: possible causes and solutions to the problem

Operating systems of the Windows family are not always highly reliable, so the developers provided the ability to restore the operating system from a special interface. The system restore function is not a reinstallation; user files are practically not affected; only certain settings and system files that caused the error are reset.

However, what if this function does not work? Is it possible in this case to restore the operating system or not?

Reasons why System Restore doesn't work

There are several reasons that prevent you from using this OS function:

Absence "Restore Points". The operating system is created specially "Restore Points", with the help of which the process of “reanimation” is carried out. However, in the OS settings, the function of creating such “points” can be disabled, and if they are not there, then there is nothing to restore from. Fortunately, their absence is not a “sentence”;
Broken "Restore Point". In case "Restore Point" was successfully created, but the system cannot use it and displays an error, this means that the information stored in it was damaged. In this case, you will have to use other “points”, if any;
Activities of specialized software. Antivirus programs, special blockers and even some optimizers running in the background can prevent the recovery procedure from starting;
There are viruses on the computer. Again, some viruses may prevent the recovery procedure from starting. This can happen by changing the registry, system files, or simply deleting "Restore Points";
Serious operating system error. If some fatal error occurred while using the OS, during which the main system files were damaged or destroyed, then Recovery will not be able to start. In this case, all that remains is to reinstall the operating system;
Hardware problems. Most often, users are unable to start the recovery procedure due to a broken hard drive and/or RAM sticks. In this case, they will have to be repaired or replaced, and then try to “revive” the operating system again.

Let's look at how to deal with several of the problems described.

Option 1: Select another “Restore Point”

If you have it enabled, it is possible to create "Restore Points", then most likely you will be able to use several pieces. So, let's look at how to perform a system restore under this condition:

Option 2: Disable antivirus software

Antivirus programs running in the background can sometimes prevent the system restore procedure from starting (this does not apply to Windows Defender). To avoid all problems, it is simply recommended to turn them off while the restoration is being carried out. This may require an additional restart of the computer.

So, let's look at how to disable the most common antiviruses. Let's start with Kaspersky (the instructions are universal for all versions):

Now let's move on to Dr. Web:

We’ll also look at how to disable protection for Avast antivirus:

The recovery process is done in the same way as in the first option. When finished, turn on virus protection again.

Option 3: Recover from Safe Mode

Sometimes the built-in functions in the system can be interfered with by unwanted software. In this case, you will have to do all the important manipulations from "Safe Mode". It disables all minor and extraneous services, drivers, etc., which allows for minimal third-party software interference in the operation of Windows.

Let's look at how to log in for most Windows operating systems:

Additionally, if in the menu after pressing a key F8 there was an option "Load last known known configuration", then use it initially. This is something like an accelerated analogue "System Restore". If the computer can boot with the last known good configuration, then most likely you will not need to perform the recovery procedure.

Users of newer versions of Windows may encounter the problem that the F8 key does not work and the menu does not appear. In this case, you will have to do the following:

IN "Safe Mode" It is also recommended to disable any antivirus programs that may interfere with operation. More details on how to do this are written in the 2nd version. The process of restoring the operating system is no different from that described in the first option.

Option 4: Image recovery

If it turns out that there are no “recovery points” on your computer at all, then you can use an operating system image recorded on a flash drive. Accordingly, you will need an image of exactly the same OS that is currently installed on the computer.

So, when everything is ready, proceed to the recovery process:

This article discussed the main reasons why System Restore in Windows may not work. Using the above options, you can get the OS back up and running.

Let's look at how to start Windows 7 system recovery.

In the second half of 2017, Microsoft plans to officially end support for the seventh version of Windows.

In this regard, many users try to find options for solving many errors and problems on their own.

According to the latest data from the company, updates for the OS are released much less frequently, and user support is provided only in really important cases. The corporation is placing all its emphasis on improving Windows 10. Insufficient system support leads to bugs and freezes.

Often, user actions are also the reason why the OS is too slow. Installing “heavy” games, programs, rebooting RAM and hard drive are the main factors of system failure. If you experience a sudden deterioration in your computer's performance, you should restore it. After this procedure, all PC functions will be fixed.

There are three basic recovery methods:

Using the built-in assistant;
Using system tools (BIOS, command line and others);
Through third party programs.

Standard utility "Recovery"

By default, each copy of Windows 7 periodically creates restore points - an archived version of the last successful PC configuration that the user can use to restore.

Each such recovery point is stored on the computer’s hard drive. To select one of them, you need to use the standard Windows utility. This option is the simplest and is suitable only if the operating system boots normally and the function of creating archived copies of the OS is not disabled on the computer.

Follow the instructions:

1. Go to the PC control panel and enter “System Restore” in the search text field;

2. In the results tab, select the window of the same name and wait for it to open;

Rice. 2 – standard utility window

3. By clicking the “Next” button, you consent to the processing of your data by the system. The recovery process will only save those files and folders that were created before the date the access point you selected was added. The RAM and hard drive configuration settings also change. Also, drivers and other software will be updated to ensure stable operation of the system. Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet;

4. When choosing a restore point, pay attention to the date it was created. The save date must correspond to the period when Windows 7 was operating normally, without failures;

5. Click on the “Show other points” checkbox to see all the objects in the window. To see which applications the rollback process will work with, select the required point and press the “Affected programs” button;

6. Once you have decided on the choice of the created backup, click “Next”;

Rice. 3 – select a restore point

7. In the new window, confirm your choice. Don’t forget to check the properties of the point and the name of the drive with which it will work (to restore the OS, the system drive C must be indicated in the corresponding column);

Using Safe Mode

After serious errors occur in Windows 7, the system may not boot normally. To resolve this problem, it is possible to start in safe mode. It can be used to boot Windows specifically for troubleshooting purposes.

This download option lacks some standard services and options. Only the basic drivers and components that are necessary for the system to operate are launched. This option is suitable if you are unable to work due to a persistent error that shuts down your computer or causes it to freeze.

In safe mode, such errors will not appear, and you will be able to remove malicious programs or perform a system rollback, as described in the previous paragraph of the article.

Follow the instructions to start Safe Mode:

Turn on your PC. Then press the Power key again;
Open the start menu by holding down the F8, F12 or Escape key, depending on your PC model;
After a few seconds, the Windows 7 boot options window will appear;

Rice. 4 – system boot parameters window

Select “Safe Mode” by pressing the up and down keys, as shown in the figure above;
Press Enter to perform the action.

After restarting your PC, you will be taken to the Windows 7 desktop, where you can perform a restore via an access point.

Remember! In this mode, it is not possible to use a global network connection. If you need Internet access to set up normal system operation, in the additional settings window, select “Safe Mode with Network Components Support.”

Automatic troubleshooting

You can also enable the troubleshooting option through Boot Options. It allows you to reset all errors automatically. Also, users have the option to enable the last normal configuration of Windows 7. After selecting this option, the OS desktop will boot into the last known good copy of the settings.

Follow the instructions:

When turning on the computer, launch the system menu of power-on options by holding F8;
Select "Last Known Good Boot" and try to start Windows 7;
If the startup attempt is unsuccessful, return to the system menu again and select “Troubleshooting”;
The operating system will launch a utility to automatically correct all errors. After this, Windows 7 should start in its restored form.

Rice. 5 - Troubleshooting and launching a successful Windows 7 configuration

Recovery via command line

This option is suitable if there is not a single saved restore point on the computer, but you manage to start Windows 7.

Start your PC in safe mode with command line support. This will allow you to open a CMD window and work with basic commands.

Rice. 6 – select OS startup option

After turning on Windows 7, open the Run window and enter the following command in the field. It will run the line.

Rice. 7 – Run window in Windows 7

In the window that opens, type the command shown in the figure and press Enter. After a few minutes, a message indicating that the PC was restored successfully will appear. Restart it to exit Safe Mode.

Rice. 8 – fixing the system using Command Line

Recovery using a flash drive or disk

Due to fatal errors occurring in Windows 7, users are unable to start the system using Safe Mode. In this case, you can restore Windows using a boot disk or flash drive.

Bootable media is a removable device (usually a CD or flash drive) onto which an installation copy of the Windows operating system is downloaded. You can create such media on another PC using ISO Maker, Live CD, Daemon Tools and other utilities. If you still have a disk with an official copy of Windows, it can also be used to roll back the system.

Pay attention! The versions of Windows 7 on the boot disk and on the computer must be the same. Otherwise, recovery will not be possible.

Before you start fixing the work using removable media, you should configure the component loading queue in the BIOS - the computer should load not the installed version of Windows 7, but the one located on the drive:

Open the BIOS by pressing the F8 or F12 keys immediately after turning on the PC;
Go to the Boot tab;
In the window that opens, find the “Boot Priority” items - each of them means a specific boot order for PC components. Set the type of your bootable media first. In our case, recovery will be carried out from a flash drive, so in the first column “Boot Priority” we select “USB Storage”. If you are working with a disk, put the “Hard Drive” component first;

Rice. 9 – selecting the boot order of removable media in the BIOS

Now, as a result of starting the computer, you will see the Windows installation window. Find the “System Restore” item and click on it;

Rice. 10 – recovery from bootable media

Confirm the action again as shown in the image below:

Rice. 11 – select recovery option

Click on the “Next” button and select an access point, as described in the first section of the article.

Rice. 12 – launch the standard utility

Using the AVZ utility

AVZ is antivirus software that quickly scans your computer for malware, incorrect settings, and Windows errors. The application is distributed free of charge and does not require installation. Suitable for use in systems of any capacity.

To perform Windows recovery in this program, just open the “File” tab in the main window. Then click on “System Restore”.

Fig. 13 – main menu in AVZ

In the window that opens, check the boxes for all system options that the program will work with. Click on the "Run" button. The list is quite extensive. We recommend that you select all items.

Doing these will increase the likelihood that Windows 7 will run smoothly after the application is terminated. Fixing network, hard drive, search, and startup settings at the same time is the best recovery option for the operating system.

The occurrence of a problem informs the user that the system was unable to access the read procedure from the bootable media. Since the error appeared in an already installed system immediately after it was restored, we can say that its cause is a problem with the drivers.

Most likely, after the recovery procedure, the operating mode of the system disk was changed from IDE to AHCI, so the existing drivers were not suitable for booting the OS. You can solve the problem by disabling AHCI through the BIOS:

Turn off your computer and open the BIOS menu;
Go to the CMOS settings tab and select the SATA serial interface configuration item, as shown in the figure below;
Press Enter and select the IDE option in the pop-up window;
Save the settings, exit the BIOS and restart the computer.

Fig. 16 – switching SATA modes in BIOS

After turning on again, the system will complete the recovery and will work without failures.

Thematic videos:

System recovery Windows 7 and XP

This video tutorial will tell you how to perform a system restore in Windows 7 and XP, and in what cases you need a system rollback

Quite often, computers use Windows 7 startup recovery after errors have occurred. This may or may not be good for your operating system. Today we will talk about how to manage system startup recovery.

What is a recovery tool?

The Windows 7 Startup Repair tool repairs the OS. It can fix a number of problems that prevent Windows from working properly. At the same time, this process starts scanning the computer, thereby determining the presence of problems and errors, trying to eliminate them and ensure the correct and efficient operation of your “iron friend”. By default, every Windows operating system has the Automatic System Restore option enabled. You can turn it off if you wish. But without special knowledge of your own computer, there is no need to do such manipulations - let the machine be checked, restored and functioning normally. Although there are times when restoring the startup of Windows 7 takes a long time and gets boring. This is already a signal to think about checking the hardware. Of course, restoring the startup of Windows 7 does not provide a 100% guarantee of the correct operation of the system - there are errors that recovery tools cannot cope with. We will talk about them further.

What recovery tools can't handle

The Windows 7 Startup Repair tool may not fix some problems. As a rule, system files that have been damaged, deleted or not installed at all are subject to recovery. It is not capable of greater recovery. Thus, it cannot correct hardware failure, such as a hard drive or memory incompatibility. Additionally, Windows 7 startup repair cannot protect your computer from viruses.

Restoring will not help with system installation problems either. So, if the operating system was initially “crooked,” then recovery tools will be of no use. Personal files (photos/videos/documents) cannot be returned or “repaired”. In order to save your data, you need to do archiving.

If recovery doesn't help

To resolve problems that are not resolved by System Restore, you must identify the problem. In any case, you will see a summary of the error and some documentation on your screen. This way it will be possible to understand what is going on and take appropriate measures. As a rule, if recovery does not help, then you need to “fix the hardware” or reinstall Windows.

Recovering the bootloader manually

There are several ways: restoring the Windows 7 boot loader manually, using programs, automatically and using a system rollback. Now we will talk about how to restore the system “by hand”.

In order to answer the question: “Restoring the Windows 7 bootloader - what to do for manual recovery?”, You need to be patient and, of course, Windows 7. Now let’s proceed directly to the recovery process.

Adjust your BIOS settings so that your disk drive is the first boot and read option.
Insert the Windows 7 installation disc into your computer and restart your device.
You will see the already familiar system reinstallation window. At the bottom left you will see System Restore. Click on this button.
After this, the “System Recovery Options” window will pop up in front of you. Select the one you want to restore, click “Next”.
Next, select “System Startup Repair” - “Command Prompt”.
Write in the window that opens: “bootrec.exe”.

Bootrec keys

With the manual recovery method, after completing the last step, you will see a window with the so-called keys. They explain how the Windows 7 system will be restored. Now we will look at which keys are responsible for what.

FixMbr - writes a Windows 7 compatible master boot record to the system partition. This option is used when master boot records are damaged or non-standard codes need to be removed from it. The existing partition table is not overwritten. Restoring Windows 7 startup can bother you for a long time because of these entries, but with FixMbr you will get rid of the problem once and for all.

FixBoot - a new boot sector compatible with your operating system is written to the system partition. Use this key when:

Replacing the boot sector with non-standard options;

Damage to the boot sector;

If you were running a previous version of Windows.

Once you select the required Windows 7 startup repair tool, write it and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete. Done - the Windows 7 bootloader is working again and restoring the system. In this case, the boot will occur and the system will be restored to startup and will be in good condition.

Recovery programs

In order to “return” the system startup, you can use various Windows programs; restoring the startup of Windows 7 will be carried out almost automatically. This method is perfect when you don’t have the original Windows disk at hand. What programs can be used to carry out restoration?

Heren's Boot CD

As a rule, the salvation in the absence of the original Windows 7 disk is the so-called live CD, which can be written anywhere: either to a disk or to a flash drive. There are many such programs. The easiest and most convenient way is to use Hiren’s Boot CD. There are a lot of different Windows recovery utilities on this disk, but today we will talk about the most convenient and common ones. Before you start, you need to burn a liveCD and then boot it through the BIOS. Once this is accomplished, you can move on to the next steps.

Option 1 - Paragon HD Manager

One of the most popular system recovery utilities is Paragon Hard Disk Manager. In order to restore the Windows 7 system through it, you must:

Option 2 - MBRFix

Another convenient, fast and popular system recovery utility is MBRFix. It is not much different from the previous one. Unless it's your desire. You won’t have to wait long for Windows 7 system recovery to begin. All you need to do is follow these steps:

When starting the live CD, select “mini Windows XP”.
In the menu that opens, find and select “Partition/Boot/MBR” - “Commandline” - “MBRFix”.
To restore the bootloader, enter the following entry: MBRFix.exe /drive 0 fixmbr /win7 /yes.
Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.

Restore using the command line. This is another good and high-quality way to restore the system. In order to use the command line as a Windows 7 recovery tool, you need to:

Launch on your computer. Don't forget to select the command line option.
Sign in.
Enter rstrui.exe in the command line.
Press Enter and wait for the processes to complete.

Disable recovery

You can use Windows 7 to disable system startup recovery. In order to disable annoying Windows 7 recovery when you start your computer, you need to:

Go to “Start” - “Control Panel” - “System” - “System Protection”.
Find the Properties window and open the System Protection tab.
In “Protection Settings”, find and highlight the drive on which you want to disable system recovery, click “Configure”.
In “System protection for...” in “Options”, check the “Turn off system protection” checkbox.
Click OK. In such simple and quick ways, you can carry out various manipulations with system recovery. Do not forget that Windows 7 can be restored using a system rollback. In this case, your personal data will not be damaged. It is possible to roll back the system only if the system itself can start, that is, if the recovery of the Windows 7 boot loader is always enabled, which constantly checks for errors, but the operating system is working normally. It will be necessary to “roll back” the OS to the date when there were no problems. Windows is restored using the standard kit included in the package. But if your computer was subject to some really unpleasant errors, then some problems may arise in the process that will not particularly affect the quality of the system - you will simply feel unusual and uncomfortable working at the computer. The most common problem is the disappearance of the language bar in the system.

Language bar and recovery

The language bar is something that is visible and familiar to everyone. As a rule, there is a panel that shows the keyboard layout and allows you to switch it. Sometimes it happens that she disappears. Then it becomes necessary to restore the launch and operation of the language bar in Windows 7. The easiest way is to turn to the built-in recovery tools. It is quite difficult to judge why exactly your language bar is “covered” and for what reasons, since there can be a huge number of them. Nevertheless, everything is easily and simply corrected. Let's start troubleshooting the problem with this panel. There are two methods here.

Method 1 - "folk"

Press Win+r and run intl.cpl. You can also use: “Start” - “Control Panel” - “Regional and Language Options”.
Go to "Languages and Keyboards".
Open the Change Keyboard menu.
Next, you need to select the language bar in the “Languages and text input services” window.
Check "Pinned to taskbar" and "Show test marks in language bar".
Next you need to accept the changes and click on OK.

The language bar should now appear.

Method 2 - "advanced"

Press Win+R and type regedit.
Find the tab in the registry:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

3. Check CTFMon for the appropriate "program". If it doesn't exist, create it.

4. Right-click Run and “create string parameter”.

5. Assign a name to CTFMon and, right-clicking on it, click on “change”.

6. Write: "C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe".

7. Click OK.

It will fall into its place allotted to Windows 7. Which method of returning the socket to its place is right for you - decide for yourself. It all depends on your skills and desires. But don't forget that a computer can be "repaired" to the point where it eventually stops working altogether. Be careful with system files. It’s good if you have several computers - on one of them you can always see how to fix this or that error that has arisen in the system.

In extreme cases, the only solution is to completely reinstall the system without saving the data.

This is done using Windows installation disks. Before you completely destroy the system, make sure that all recovery methods do not work. If there is no more output, insert the disk into the drive, configure the BIOS to boot from the disk and get to work. Very often, if there are boot loader problems, problems may arise with installing a new version of Windows or with waiting times. Try to carefully read everything the installer writes. Be patient - any computer requires proper, often very painstaking, care.

With these simple methods you can put your system in order. Launching Windows 7 and the language bar is not that difficult. If you doubt whether you can do everything correctly yourself, call a specialist. He will definitely be able to tell you the right and high-quality way to correct any errors that have arisen. Try to carry out all the necessary manipulations to protect and check your computer on time and regularly. Happy renovation!

If a user has a problem when Windows 7 does not start on a computer or laptop, then this article will help solve this difficult problem. Starting Windows 7 is sometimes impossible due to errors occurring in the system after hardware problems, incorrectly installed software, malicious utilities, etc.

But the most common reason why Windows 7 sometimes won’t load lies in the operating system itself.

Solving the problem

In the case when all the initial stages of launching Windows 7 on a PC or laptop are performed normally, but Windows 7 still does not start completely, this usually confuses novice users. Although, given detailed instructions, the question is: “What to do?” will not appear even for beginners. If the cause of the problem is a hardware failure, then this will be indicated by the signal from the speaker of the laptop or desktop computer during the POST test. If this is the case, then the OS will not start.

But if the problem is of a software nature and the process stops at the stage of loading Windows 7, then it means that the user has encountered the most common problem, which can be solved using the algorithm of typical actions.

Instructions for action

You must use an OS recovery tool. During the PC startup process, if Windows 7 does not start, the system often recommends that the owner of the computer or laptop select boot options. If for some reason such an offer has not been received, then the user can independently open this menu by clicking on the “F8” button. Then proceed to "Sevens".

What to do if the above instructions did not solve the problem?

To fix the problem when Windows 7 does not start, you need to use a CD with the OS:

Install the installation disk into the PC drive;
Start the system from the disk (in the BIOS the appropriate order for booting the system from media must be set);
In the window that appears, click on “Apply recovery functions that resolve OS boot problems” and click on “Next”;
Then in the “OS Recovery Options” menu, click on “Startup Repair”;
Wait until the system analysis is completed and the causes of failures are eliminated;
Reboot the PC;
In the BIOS, set the system to start from the hard drive ( When exiting the BIOS, be sure to save the adjustments made);
Restart the computer again;
Ready! Windows 7 will now boot normally.

Using the command line

If for some reason it was not possible to restore Windows using the installation disk, then there is another way to do this through the command line.

First, you need to take the steps indicated in the paragraph about restoring normal loading of the “Seven”. The only changes are that you now simply need to specify the section “Command Line” in the menu.

What to do when you fail to achieve a positive result by following the above instructions?

If success was not achieved and the user has already reached this part of the article, then the problem cannot be classified as a typical failure of a bootable OS distribution. You will need to do all further actions in Windows safe mode. It is recommended to analyze drive “C” for the appearance of broken clusters.

To enter “safe mode” you must do the following:

Why are preventive measures important?

Windows 7 has a special system that can make special reference points, with the help of which, if necessary, it is restored. By using this protection function, even a novice user can always easily return the OS to a working state.

For example, in case of failures due to incorrect installation of applications, drivers and other utilities such as codecs, or when errors occur due to adjustments being made to the registry.

It should be noted that in “Seven” it is possible to allocate a fixed amount of memory on the hard drive specifically for such protection of the operating system. In Windows 7, it is possible to independently configure protection for files along with system data, or you can do this separately.

The topic that I want to discuss in this article is very popular and talking about it in detail so that you understand how and what to do is not so simple. But still, I will try to describe possible ways of what to do if Windows 7 does not boot on a laptop or computer. We will also find out why this could happen?! The task ahead of us is not an easy one, namely, to correct the current situation, but there is no need to be afraid. Just follow the clear instructions and everything will be great! Some points may be suitable for other operating systems, but I will focus on Windows 7.

Dear reader, if you really want to solve the problem, then I strongly recommend reading the article in full, and then drawing some conclusions. I cannot talk about all the nuances in one paragraph.

Safe Mode and Last Known Good Configuration

This is a must try! Reboot the computer, press the F8 key continuously.

Attention! In Windows 8, entering Safe Mode is a little different, so it's best to follow the link below to find out all the details. In the list that appears, we are interested in the item called “Last Known Good Configuration (advanced).” Select and press Enter.

About how to enter safe mode on different systems:

What to do if the information above did not help you? We repeat the steps described in the previous paragraph, but select “Safe Mode”.

Next, you can make a choice: fix the problem due to which Windows 7 does not boot manually, or try to do it in semi-automatic mode. Usually I do everything manually, for example, if Windows does not boot after installing the drivers, then I delete the drivers and try to boot. I think you understand that the manual method requires more knowledge on your part, so Windows offers you another option, which I will describe below.

If everything loads, go to the Start menu, Control Panel, System and Security. In the “Support Center” tab, click on the inscription “Restore the computer to a previous state.” See the “Run System Restore” button? Great, then you've come to the right place.

Now click it and follow the instructions.

Next, you will need to select a restore point. In my case, I am asked to select a point on the 23rd, and now the calendar shows the 29th. Therefore, you need to click on “Search for affected programs” to find out what actions you will need to take after recovery.

So, you have become familiar with the affected software during system recovery and can now close this window. After closing the window, click "Next".

If you were unable to enter safe mode to restore Windows, then do not despair. Below we will look at another method.

Note: at the very beginning, when Windows 7 was just coming out, there was one strange glitch that you might have too. When you turn on the computer, the welcome screen follows and a black screen appears. As I remember, it seemed like there was still an arrow, but nothing else was visible. The cure was very simple - go into safe mode and restart the computer as usual. After this, I was able to log into my account without any additional manipulations with Windows.

You may need to reinstall Windows

This option should be considered when you have tried to revive Windows, but all attempts have produced no results.

The very first thing that comes to mind for many, and for me too, is reinstalling Windows 7. But this method, you see, is very long, and if you are a busy person, then access to the computer should be almost constant. Reinstallation is suitable for those who have a lot of free time, or do not have time to understand faster methods, or for those who will not be helped by any of the methods I have listed below for restoring the Windows operating system.

I will not dwell in detail on installing Windows, since I wrote about this on my blog:

Here are brief instructions: since you do not have access to the desktop, go to the BIOS, look for the Boot or Advanced BIOS Features tab, or search for it yourself. Then in it we find the line “1st Boot Device”, set the value to CD-ROM. What have we done? What we did is that now when the computer boots, it will boot from the disk that is installed in your CDRom, and not from the hard drive. After turning it on, when the inscription “Press any key...” appears on a black background, press any button and get into the Windows installation wizard. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

You can read more about how to boot from disk in my article: “”.

I decided to talk about the installation at the very beginning, because if you were going to reinstall Windows, then perhaps this is some kind of sign to implement it))). But as I said at the very beginning, we will now try to bring your Windows back to life without reinstalling it.

System Restore

First of all, you can use the function that is in the installation disk “System Restore”. I will give an example of the Windows 7 system, but if you have a different system, then this is not a reason to think that you cannot do on your system. The names of the buttons may differ, but the principle remains the same.

So, for this procedure we need a Windows installation disk or its image (can be downloaded on the Internet). If you are unable to download the image or do not have a disk, then write to me by email [email protected] or contact your friends who have already installed Windows themselves.

If you don’t have a working disk drive or don’t have one at all, then the article “” will help you create a bootable flash drive.

When you have a Windows distribution, insert it into the drive and restart the computer. If the BIOS is configured for installation, you will see the line:

When it appears, press any key.

If it is not there or Windows boots as usual, then you need to make manipulations in the BIOS. Namely, set loading priorities. Usually the hard drive is set in the BIOS settings, since that is where your Windows is installed.

In order for the computer to start booting from the disk that is in your drive, you need to go into the BIOS and specify CDRom as the first device to boot. I have already talked about this above, if you have not read this point, then it’s time to do so.

So, you pressed any key, now a window will appear where you click “Next”.

In the next window you need to click “System Restore”.

A search will be performed for installed systems. If you have one system installed, then there will be one operating system in the list. Select it and click Next.

Often at this stage, a message may appear in which you will be asked to restore the system. If this message is displayed on your screen, then click “Fix and restart”. After that, try to log into your account.

If the message does not appear, then in the next window you select your system and click “Next”.

After this, a window will appear where you can select system recovery methods.

– automatic problem solving.

System Restore – you can use this method, but provided that this function has been enabled.

Restoring a system image – if you have a Windows recovery image.

Command line– using certain commands you can revive Windows. This method will be discussed further.

Now click “Startup Repair”. Now you need to wait a bit for the utility to try to automatically find the problem and solve it.

System Restore via Command Line

Then enter and press Enter.

A list of commands that can be used in this utility will appear; now you need to enter: Bootrec.exe /FixMbr and press Enter.

Now enter . exe / , then clicking on Enter. Next, exit the utility by typing exit and pressing Enter. Now you can try to log into your account, since the recovery work is complete.

You can also try updating the boot code by entering the command bootsect /NT60 SYS. Then leave as a team Exit.

If the above commands did not help you, then go to the command line and enter Bootrec.exe /RebuildBcd. Using this command, you will scan your hard drive to find the systems installed on it.

When the scan is finished, a list of installed operating systems on your hard drive will appear. To add it to the download list, click Y And Enter. After successful completion of the operation, enter Exit and press Enter.

So, we have dealt with the command line. In principle, this should help to get your system to boot.

Inactive hard drive partition

This situation does not occur often, but it is still necessary to talk about it, otherwise the article can be said to be truncated. Let me give you an example, after which you will understand what's what.

Let's say you have several Windows operating systems installed on your computer, which are installed on different hard drives. If you assign incorrect attributes to hard drive partitions, you will have problems booting a particular version of Windows.

To check or fix this, you can use the Acronis Disk Director boot disk to change the partition attributes. So, download and burn the Acronis Disk Director boot disk and boot from it. How to do this? Insert the disc into the drive, restart the computer, and it will begin booting from the disc in the drive. But before that, check your download priorities. There should be a CDRom, just like when installing Windows. We have already talked about this in this article above.

When the program loads, pay attention to the checkboxes that are on the hard drive partitions.

In the image above we see that the checkboxes are on the second partitions of the hard drive. You need to make sure that these checkboxes are on the first sections. We got to practice ;). You need to right-click on each first partition of your hard drive and select “Mark as active.”

A message should appear where you click “OK”. This is what it looks like after the whole procedure:

Now all that remains is to click on the “Run” checkbox, wait for the operation to complete and restart the computer. Be sure to remove the disc from the drive.

Hardware problems, BIOS and viruses

Hard drive. If your system unit, or rather your hard drive, makes suspicious sounds: clicking or tapping, then there is a possibility that the hard drive needs to be replaced. To verify this, you need to open the cover of the system unit, turn on the computer and listen to the operation of the hard drive. Also check the wire connection to the hard drive. It is possible that the wires have become disconnected and the computer cannot see the hard drive.

If you suspect that the problem is with the hard drive, then you need to copy all important data to another medium. Otherwise, you may lose them completely.

BIOS. Go to the BIOS settings and put the hard drive first so that it starts booting from it. Above we looked at an example where we set up a CDROM; you do the same with a hard drive. Just don’t forget to save the changes in the BIOS by pressing the F10 key.

The second method – you won’t believe it, but it actually works! Just go into the BIOS and, without changing anything there, exit, saving the changes that in fact did not exist (by pressing the F10 button). I personally once fixed my friends’ laptop this way, and when they asked me how I did it, my answer was: “Magic and nothing more 😉.” So give it a try, maybe everything will be much easier than you think.

Viruses. Sometimes viruses prevent Windows from booting. If there are viruses on your computer, you need to scan the entire disk for viruses. Here are articles that will be useful to you: “” and “”.

Of course, if you check your hard drive for viruses, you will need to disconnect it and connect it to another computer, since in your case Windows will not load. Or you can use special boot programs with which you can scan your computer for viruses even if you cannot boot your Windows. Here are a couple of them: and.

Attention! There are cases when, after installing updates, Windows 7 stopped loading! Therefore, you may want to try uninstalling recent updates that were installed before the Windows boot problem occurred.

Important! If you see a specific error on your screen, I recommend using a search in Google or Yandex. You can enter into the search not only the error code, but also the words that are used in it. Thus, you will save your time searching for the problem and its solution.

Important! If the system unit makes squeaks when turned on, then you need to use this squeak to determine the problem. Ask how? Here's an article on this topic: "".

That's all I wanted to say. The article turned out to be long, and I sincerely hope that at least one of the methods I described helped you.

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