Updating your PC is essential for security and performance, but sometimes things can go wrong. If your PC won’t boot after an update, don’t panic. Here are the steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue.
Passi iniziali per la risoluzione dei problemi
Power Cycle Your PC
Before looking into complex solutions, try a simple power cycle:
- Turn off your PC completely.
- Unplug it from the power source.
- Attendere circa 30 secondi.
- Plug it back in and turn it on.
Verificare la presenza di problemi hardware
Ensure that all hardware components are properly connected:
- Verify that cables are securely plugged in.
- Check if any hardware components, like RAM or GPU, are loose.
Avvio in modalità provvisoria
Boot Into Safe Mode
Safe Mode can help you identify if the issue is with the update or other software:
- Riavviare il PC.
- Press and hold the F8 key (or Shift + F8) during startup.
- Select “Safe Mode” from the menu.
If your PC boots into Safe Mode, the problem likely lies with the update or a conflicting program.
Ripristino del sistema
Use System Restore
System Restore can revert your PC to a previous state before the update:
- Avviare in modalità provvisoria.
- Search for “System Restore” in the Start menu.
- Follow the prompts to restore your system to a point before the update.
Uninstall the Problematic Update
Remove the Update
If you identify the update as the cause, uninstalling it might resolve the issue:
- Avviare in modalità provvisoria.
- Go to Control Panel > Programs > View installed updates.
- Find the recent update and select “Uninstall.”
Repair Startup
Use Startup Repair
Startup Repair can fix many common issues that prevent Windows from booting:
- Boot from a Windows installation media (USB or DVD).
- Select “Repair your computer” at the installation screen.
- Choose “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Repair.”
Check for Disk Errors
Run Check Disk Utility
Disk errors can cause boot problems. Running Check Disk can help:
- Avviare in modalità provvisoria.
- Aprire il Prompt dei comandi come amministratore.
- Tipo
chkdsk /f /r
e premere Invio.
Rebuild Boot Configuration
Rebuild BCD
The Boot Configuration Data (BCD) might be corrupted. Rebuilding it can fix the issue:
- Boot from a Windows installation media.
- Select “Repair your computer” > “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Command Prompt.”
- Type the following commands:
bash
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd
- Riavviare il PC.
Perform a Clean Boot
Stivale pulito
A clean boot can help you identify if third-party services or applications are causing the issue:
- Avviare in modalità provvisoria.
- Open the System Configuration tool (msconfig).
- On the Services tab, check “Hide all Microsoft services” and then disable all remaining services.
- On the Startup tab, disable all startup items.
- Restart your PC normally.
Reset or Reinstall Windows
Reset Your PC
If all else fails, resetting Windows might be necessary:
- Boot from a Windows installation media.
- Choose “Repair your computer” > “Troubleshoot” > “Reset this PC.”
- Follow the prompts to reset your system.
Contatto con l'assistenza
Cercare un aiuto professionale
If you’re still unable to boot your PC, it may be time to contact professional support or take your PC to a repair shop for further diagnostics.