Note the stop code and any named module before Windows restarts.
2
Remove recently added hardware
Disconnect recently added nonessential hardware and check Device Manager for warning icons.
3
Update Windows and drivers
Install current Windows updates, keep at least 10 to 15 percent of the system drive free, and update any device marked with a warning in Device Manager.
4
Test in Safe Mode
If the same restart repeats, start Windows in Safe Mode. A stable Safe Mode session points to a driver, startup app, or service rather than proving a hardware fault.
5
Choose recovery from the evidence
If restarts continue with the same stop code, use Microsoft's recovery option that matches the recent hardware, driver, update, or startup change. Back up current files before System Restore, reset, or reinstall.
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If restarts continue, record the time and Event Viewer or reliability entry, then compare Windows Update restart scheduling, temperature, power and a clean boot. Back up immediately if storage or hardware errors appear; do not disable updates or automatic recovery merely to hide the symptom.
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