Fix Windows 10 start-up - Blackscreen, Bootloop, Infinite Loading [2024]

Step-by-Step Tutorial: Fix Windows 10 Start-Up Issues

1. Access Windows Startup Repair Screen

• Start your computer and continuously press the F11 button immediately after hitting the power button until you see the Windows 10 Advanced Startup Options screen.
• If you encounter a black screen after the Windows loading screen, you can try pulling the power cable, removing the battery, or holding the power button for a few seconds until the screen goes black.

2. Navigate Windows Startup Repair Options

• Once you reach the Windows Startup Repair screen that says "Preparing automatic repair," you have two options:
  • If the issue occurred after installing something or changing a setting, click on "Startup Settings" and then "Restart."
  • Choose option 4 for "Enable Safe Mode" to access Windows and troubleshoot the issue.

3. Access Windows Drive and Files

• If you need to access your Windows drive, open a command prompt by typing "cmd.exe" and then:
  • Type "c:" and hit Enter.
  • Type "dir" to list the contents.
  • If the C drive is not the correct disk, type "diskpart," then "list volume," and find the correct drive letter.

4. Repair Windows Boot Records

• After identifying the correct drive with Windows files, type the following commands:
  • "bootrec /fixmbr" to repair Boot Records.
  • "bootrec /rebuildbcd" to rebuild Boot Configuration Data.
• Allow Windows to go through every file on the disk and repair any damages automatically.

5. Restart Your Computer

• After the repairs are completed successfully, restart your computer and wait for it to boot up normally.
• If the boot process takes longer than usual, be patient and avoid turning off the power.

6. Delete Pending.xml File

• If you encounter an issue with the Pending.xml file, navigate to the Windows folder and delete it by following these steps:
  • Open a command prompt and type "del c:\windows\winsxs\pending.xml" without a space.
  • Confirm any overwrite prompts that may appear by typing "a" and hitting Enter.

7. Final Steps

• Once the file is deleted, restart your computer and allow Windows to boot up.
• If the issue persists, consider seeking further assistance or rolling back the changes made.

8. Conclusion

• After following these steps, your Windows 10 start-up issues such as black screen, bootloop, or infinite loading should be resolved.
• Remember to bookmark this tutorial for future reference and share your feedback in the comments section of the video.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve common Windows 10 start-up problems as demonstrated in the video by TroubleChute.