Windows 11 · Windows
Fix random restarts and boot problems in Windows 11
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Answer
Record the stop code, disconnect new hardware, install Windows and driver updates, then use Startup Repair or the matching recovery option if Windows cannot boot.
Record the failure
Note any stop code and whether the restart follows a new driver, update, app, or hardware change.
Remove recent variables
Disconnect nonessential hardware and uninstall or roll back the recent driver or app associated with the first restart.
Update and scan
Install Windows and manufacturer driver updates and run a Windows Security scan.
Use Windows Recovery
If Windows cannot start, enter Windows Recovery and run Startup Repair. Use System Restore or another matching recovery option only after backing up data.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the problem continues, note the exact error or device state and compare it with the linked Microsoft Support guidance before reinstalling, resetting, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform update.