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Dell laptop is Stuck on Restarting: How to Fix It
Dell laptop may be stuck on restarting loop due to a virus attack
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Restarting your PC may become a nightmare if the process can’t pull through. It leaves your PC sometimes unresponsive and unusable. However, users complain about Dell laptops stuck on the restart screen. Also, about thecomputer constantly freezing and restartingat will.
Why is my Dell laptop stuck on restart?
Many factors may be responsible for the Dell laptop being stuck on restart. However, the main culprit for this issue is thecorrupt system files. When there are corrupt system files on your Dell laptop, it’ll affect its performance and disrupt the functionality of its system.
Furthermore, a few other factors can cause your Dell laptop to get stuck during a restart. Some are:
These causes may vary on different Dell laptops. However, we’ll take you through some general fixes for the issue and get your Dell laptop running again.
How do I fix a Dell laptop if it’s stuck on restarting?
Before proceeding with any advanced troubleshooting, go through the following preliminary checks:
If you’re unable to fix the problem afterward, proceed with the solutions below:
1. Force shutdown manually using the keyboard shortcut
You should be able to get past the start screen. The remaining solutions in this article will prevent your Dell laptop from getting stuck during a restart.
2. Update Windows operating system on your Dell laptop
Windows updates will resolve bugs causing the Dell laptop to be stuck on restart.
Sometimes,Windows may not connect to update serviceson your Dell laptop, so the steps above will not work. So, check our guide for the best fixes to troubleshoot the problem.
3. Verify that Secure Boot is enabled on the Dell laptop
If the Secure Boot State is not On, check this guide toenable Secure Boot on Windows 11while in User mode.
Enabling the Secure Boot feature will prevent the malware software from starting while the system boots up.
Peradventure theSecure Boot fails to work, we recommend you check how to fix it and get it to work on your laptop.
Nonetheless, readers can check our article onfixing Windows 11 if it’s stuck in a reboot loopand get it running.
Also, we have a detailed guide on Windows 11 if it’sstuck on the Preparing Windowsscreen.
Should you have further queries, do not hesitate to leave them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
