Is your laptop stuck restarting over and over? 😩 This is called a boot loop, and it can happen on both Windows and Mac. But don’t worry! Here’s how to fix it quickly. 🚀
🔍 What Causes a Boot Loop?
✔️ Corrupt System Files – A bad update or crash can damage system files.
✔️ Faulty Drivers – Incorrect or outdated drivers may cause startup issues.
✔️ Hardware Problems – A failing hard drive, RAM, or battery can trigger a loop.
✔️ Power Issues – Sudden shutdowns or battery failures can corrupt boot data.
✔️ Malware or Viruses – Some viruses can prevent proper startup.
🛠️ Fixing a Boot Loop on Windows
1️⃣ Force Shutdown & Restart 🔄
- Hold the Power button for 10 seconds until the laptop turns off.
- Wait a few seconds and turn it back on.
2️⃣ Boot Into Safe Mode 🛑
- Turn off your laptop.
- Turn it back on and immediately press F8 (or Shift + F8) repeatedly.
- Select “Safe Mode” and restart your laptop normally.
3️⃣ Use Startup Repair 🛠️
- Boot into Advanced Startup Options:
- Turn off and on 3 times, forcing Windows to open the repair menu.
- Click “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced Options” > “Startup Repair”.
- Let Windows attempt to fix the issue.
4️⃣ Uninstall Recent Updates 🔄
- In Advanced Startup Options, go to “Troubleshoot” > “Uninstall Updates”.
- Remove the latest update and restart your laptop.
5️⃣ Reset Windows (Without Losing Data) 🔄
- Go to “Troubleshoot” > “Reset this PC”.
- Select “Keep my files” to reinstall Windows while keeping your data.
🍏 Fixing a Boot Loop on Mac
1️⃣ Force Restart 🔄
- Hold the Power button for 10 seconds to turn off your Mac.
- Wait a few seconds and turn it back on.
2️⃣ Boot into Safe Mode 🛑
- Turn off your Mac.
- Turn it on while holding Shift until the Apple logo appears.
- Release Shift and let macOS boot into Safe Mode.
3️⃣ Reset NVRAM & PRAM 🔄
- Turn off your Mac.
- Turn it on and immediately press Option + Command + P + R for 20 seconds.
- Restart your Mac and check if it works.
4️⃣ Use macOS Recovery Mode 🛠️
- Turn off your Mac.
- Turn it on while holding Command + R to enter Recovery Mode.
- Select “Disk Utility” > “First Aid” to check for drive errors.
- If needed, reinstall macOS while keeping your files.
💡 Preventing Future Boot Loops
✔️ Keep Windows/macOS & Drivers Updated.
✔️ Use a Good Antivirus to Prevent Malware.
✔️ Avoid Sudden Shutdowns & Power Failures.
✔️ Backup Important Files to an External Drive or Cloud.
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