Computer Start-up and Boot Issue Quick Fixes

    If you cannot get your computer to turn on, the first step you should take is to check and make sure that all plugs and cables for your tower and monitor are plugged in properly. If they have come unplugged, plug them in; if they are already plugged in, try unplugging and plugging them back in just to make sure. If you are using a laptop, try charging the laptop’s battery to see if a lack of power is what is causing the issue.

            If your computer powers on, but does not boot to the operating system or startup screen, you should listen for a beep or series of beeps from your computer’s speakers. Check your owner’s manual or the computer manufacturer’s website for information on what the warning beep means about the status of your computer.

            Try cleaning the dust out of any fans or ports on your computer. If the computer has too much dust stuck within the case, it may cause some of the more sensitive internal components of the computer to overheat, preventing the computer from starting up properly.

            If your computer is able to boot sometimes, but not all the time, you can try booting the computer in safe mode. If you are using a computer with Windows 10 installed, there are a few ways you can do this. From the settings menu, restart the computer while holding the Shift key. Alternatively, power on the computer, then press and hold the power button during startup to turn the computer off again. Repeat this a few times, and the computer should boot in safe mode. Within safe mode, there should be several diagnostic troubleshooting tools that you can use to have your computer attempt to identify issues or automatically prepare itself. However, this will only help if the problem is software-based, not hardware-based.

            If your computer is unable to start up due to a hardware issue, you may need to have it repaired by a professional. One way to protect your hardware is to connect your computer to a surge protector instead of plugging it into an outlet directly. This will protect your computer’s internal components, such as the power supply, from a harmful surge of electricity.

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