What to do when Windows stop working?
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- Update your current video driver.
- Run System File Checker (SFC) to check your files.
- Scan your PC for Virus or Malware infections.
- Start your PC in Safe Mode to check for startup issues.
- Start your PC in a Clean Boot environment and troubleshoot the issue.
- Additional Troubleshooting Steps:
How do I fix Windows Vista that won’t start up?
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- Insert the original Windows Vista or 7 installation disc.
- Restart the computer and press any key to boot from the disc.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Choose your operating system and click Next to continue.
- At System Recovery Options, select Startup Repair.
What to do if Windows Vista won’t start?
If you’ve managed to fry the system so badly that Windows won’t even start, you can use your function keys to force Windows Vista to run a system restore. Reboot your computer. Immediately after you see the message that your hard drive is alive, press F8 and hold it down. Use the down arrow to highlight Last Known Good Configuration (Advanced).
What should I do if my computer won’t start?
The computer should complete the restore and restart. If you can’t get Windows to start, and the Last Known Good Configuration doesn’t work — or if you can’t even get to the Windows Error Recovery screen — it’s time to haul out the big guns.
What to do if your hard drive is alive in Windows Vista?
Immediately after you see the message that your hard drive is alive, press F8 and hold it down. Vista may show you the Windows Error Recovery screen or it may show you a similar screen, with more options, called Advanced Boot Options.
Why is my display driver not working properly?
Visual effects, or too many programs running in the background may be slowing your computer down. The GPU is taking more time than permitted to display graphics to your monitor. Note If you are using an older video card, there may not be a video driver that is fully compatible with your version of Windows.