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How to fix “Windows won’t boot” in 5 steps

By Debugdail · 21 Oct 2026

1. Check the basics

Unplug USB devices, check power and listen for beeps.

2. Use Startup Repair

Boot from a Windows USB, choose Repair your computer → Startup Repair.

3. Check the disk

Run chkdsk /f from Command Prompt in recovery mode.

4. Rebuild boot files

bootrec /fixmbr\nbootrec /fixboot\nbootrec /rebuildbcd

5. Reinstall if needed

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