You press the power button… and nothing.
No worries — Startup Repair is like a mechanic for your Windows system.

It automatically checks for problems stopping Windows from loading and tries to fix them without touching your files.

How to use it:

  • Restart your PC and press F8 (or hold Shift while selecting Restart).
  • Choose Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Repair.
  • Wait a few minutes — Windows will diagnose and repair itself.

If it still won’t boot, try Safe Mode next and remove any recent drivers or apps that caused the issue.

💡 Pro tip: Always keep a Windows recovery USB ready — it can save hours of frustration.