


Here are a couple of possible fixes if you're at the Command Prompt. Worst case scenario, you should be able to get to the Command Prompt from the Windows media or any bootable diagnostics app. This step is perfect if you couldn't get into safe mode above and start repairs. Your best bet is to go to Advanced and then choose Startup Repair. Next, we might try booting from Windows installation media. Run Microsoft System File Checker, a useful, built-in utility that can scan for, and restore, corrupted files in Windows. It's a bootable ISO image with all the diagnostic tools you could need. If you're not prompted to repair your computer, don't shut down because we can run some diagnostics from Safe Mode.Īnother option is to use Ultimate Boot CD to get to a command prompt. Often, after a major incident like a power outage, Windows will automatically try and repair your computer while booting into Safe Mode. This step has more possibilities than most, but it requires you can get Windows to boot into safe mode.

If nothing happens, press power one more time. Hold down the power button for 15 seconds. Often overlooked, we've seen computers go into hibernation, but the user thinks the computer was shut down during a power outage. TIP: Hard to fix Windows Problems? Repair/Restore Missing Windows OS Files Damaged by Malware with a few clicks
