Windows 8 Won't Start: Causes and Solutions

If you have an operating system that won't boot, your main task is to identify the cause and, if possible, eliminate it. Two variants of events are possible: damage to computer hardware and the need to replace a component, or a simple system failure that can be resolved with a simple rollback. Let's see how to determine the cause of the error and how to fix the problem.

Warning.
All of the following actions are strongly recommended only if you fully understand all of the above, so as not to damage your computer.

Nothing happens after turning on the PC

If nothing happens after turning on the computer and you don't see the operating system boot process, the problem is likely caused by a malfunction of some components of the device. The first thing to do is check if all the components of the computer are connected. To do this, unplug the computer and disconnect the power supply using the toggle switch on the back. Open the suitcase.

Cause 1: Hard drive malfunction

If the problem persists after performing the steps above, proceed to check the hard drive. Very often the problem is due to a faulty medium. You can only check its operation by connecting the component to another computer. There are three possible scenarios.

Option 1: The hard drive is detected by another computer and Windows starts

Everything is fine! Your hard drive is fine and the problem is not with it.

Option 2: The hard drive is detected, but Windows won't boot

In this case, you have to check that the disk does not have bad sectors. You can do this with the help of a special program called Crystal Disk Info. It is completely free and will help you to carry out a complete diagnosis of your hard disk. Please run it and pay attention to the following points Reallocated sectors., Unstable sectors, Irreparable sector errors. If at least one of these items is highlighted in yellow, there are bad sectors and they need to be fixed.

Also read: How to check the bit sectors of your hard drive

To recover the bad blocks, run "Command line". as administrator. To do this, use the key combination Win + X open the context menu and select the appropriate option.

Also read: 4 ways to open the Command Prompt in Windows 8

Then enter the following command:

chkdsk c: /r /f

Press I went into. You will be prompted to perform a restore after rebooting the system. I went into Y and press again I went into. Then restart your computer.

Also read: How to fix bit sectors on a hard drive

Option 3: The hard drive is not detected by another computer

This is the worst possible scenario. In this case, you will have to buy a new hard drive, as the old one is probably unrecoverable. But before doing anything, consult a service center. Perhaps, your hard drive can still be restored to working condition. If not, they will recommend which unit is better and offer replacement services.

Cause 2: Some components are not connected

If your hard drive is fine, check the following components:

• Hard drive power cable;
• It is the piece that connects the hard drive and the motherboard;
• Whether the memory modules are properly seated in their connectors.

Cause 3: Motherboard malfunction

If the steps above have been unsuccessful, then the problem is not with the heels and the hard drive, but with the motherboard. It is better to take the computer to a specialist and take it to a service center.

The system tries to boot but nothing appears

If you've turned on your PC and see any indication that the system is trying to boot, that's a great sign. If so, you can avoid the expense and solve the problem yourself.

Cause 1: Error starting explorer.exe

If the system boots but you only see a black screen and cursor, then the problem occurred when the system started. explorer.exe process, responsible for loading the graphical shell. Here you can start the process manually or do a system rollback – at your discretion.

Read also: Black screen when starting Windows 8

Cause 2: System crash

Perhaps the last time you shut down your computer, something went wrong and a major system crash occurred. In this case, you can try to recover. To do this, turn off the PC and turn it on again. During startup, it is necessary to be able to enter recovery mode by pressing the key F8 (sometimes combinations of. Shift + F8). Then start the backup using the corresponding menu option and wait for the process to finish. If all goes well, you can continue working with the system.

Also read: How to restore Windows 8

Cause 3: Damaged system files

If the system rollback did not help, it is likely that important system files are corrupted, which is why the operating system cannot boot. If this happens, go to safe mode. This can be done by pressing the key F8.

Read also: How to enter safe mode in Windows 8

Now, a bootable media is required. Insert it into your device and open the dialog "Run". with the key combination Win + R. Enter the following command in the field and press "AGREE".:

sfc/scannow

This will check all the files and if any of them are corrupted, it will restore them from the bootable flash drive.

The cause is undetectable.

If the cause could not be identified or the previous steps have failed, then proceed to the last, extremely efficient method: reinstalling the system. To do this, you have to insert the installation media and enter the BIOS when the computer boots, to set the boot priority. Then you just have to follow the instructions that Microsoft has established for you.

Read also: How to install Windows 8

Well, we hope that our article has been helpful and that you have managed to solve your Windows 8 boot problem. Once again, we remind you that if you do not trust its capabilities, leave it in the hands of the professionals so as not to make the situation worse.

Be careful!

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