| There are a ton of reasons why your PC is | | | | is not working correctly. Open check for any loose |
| experiencing boot problems. However, most of the | | | | fitting hardware. |
| time, these problems can be attributed to 7 major | | | | 5. Check Your Cables |
| causes. Many of these problems can be remedied | | | | Double check to make sure all cables have not |
| with just a few simple steps. Hopefully, this article | | | | dislodged themselves. The most important of these |
| can help you solve your boot problems. | | | | is the power cable and the monitor cable. If these |
| 1. Check Optical Disk Drives | | | | are securely fastened, remove the the case and |
| Leaving a CD/DVD in your drive can sometimes | | | | check all internal cables. Pay particular attention to |
| interfere with the boot process. Remove all boot-able | | | | your graphics card because they can have multiple |
| disk and restart your PC. This is especially relevant | | | | cables inputs. |
| when you have your Windows Recovery disk or | | | | 6. Check Your Software |
| start-up disk in your optical drive. | | | | Having a faulty start up configuration or a rogue |
| 2. Check USB Devices | | | | malware can cause Windows improperly boot. A |
| Flash drives and USB storage drives often have their | | | | quick solution to boot problem is to start Windows in |
| own boot-able programs and operating systems. | | | | Safe Mode. You can enter safe mode by pressing F8 |
| Keeping these permanently inserted can cause boot | | | | when your computer is starting up. If Windows loads |
| problems. Many printers and cameras also have card | | | | with no problems, it's a safe bet that a software |
| readers that hinder your boot process. Remove | | | | issue is causing your boot problems. Run your |
| these devices from your PC and reboot. | | | | anti-virus/anti-spyware programs. You can stop these |
| 3. Check for Overheating | | | | programs from loading in Windows using MSconfig |
| Overheating is a major cause for unexplained blue | | | | utility. Just type msconfig in the RUN command line. |
| screens, computer crashes, freezes and especially | | | | These choose startup tab. Uncheck any programs |
| boot problems. Check your computer fans and the | | | | that are suspicious or unwanted. |
| inside case for dust build up. If you don't hear the fan | | | | 7. Check The Boot Sequence |
| moving, check its functionality. Allow at least 30 | | | | If your hard drive is not the first device that your |
| minutes for a cool down period before attempting | | | | computer boots, you will have boot problems. If you |
| boot up your PC. Also download a temperature | | | | have been getting messages stating "NTLDR is |
| monitor and evaluate your heat output. Anything | | | | Missing", your hard drive is not loading. Depending on |
| over 55 degrees Celsius should cause concern. | | | | your computer, you may need to press F2, F10, F12 |
| 4. Check For Strange Noises | | | | or Del in order to access your BIOS. In the Advanced |
| Noise is a big indicator. Beeps and unusual beeping | | | | BIOS Options menu, make sure the Boot Sequence |
| noises will indicate that there is a problem with your | | | | shows the hard drive loads first. |
| motherboard. Use your manual to discover the beep | | | | All in all, these boot issues can be solved easily. If this |
| codes meanings. Then you can possibly alter your | | | | particular set of solutions didn't help, you may need |
| BIOS to end this boot problem. Other noise can be | | | | to reinstall Windows. If you suspect a hardware issue |
| attributed to a lose internal connection such as a | | | | is causing boot problems, it may be time to upgrade. |
| unfastened cables. Also, noise may indicate your fan | | | | |