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title: "How can I fix a Windows startup problem?"  
description: "How can I fix a Windows startup problem?"  
author: "Lily Chitlangiya"  
published: 2022-01-15  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95030/how-can-i-fix-a-windows-startup-problem  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["windows 10", "windows troubleshooting", "troubleshooting"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How can I fix a Windows startup problem?

How can I [fix](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) a [Windows](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/159100/windows-batch-files-bat-vs-cmd) [startup problem](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94972/how-do-i-fix-a-windows-10-startup-problem)?

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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

**This computer should be [reset](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50015/how-do-i-reset-the-password-on-my-mac) or refreshed.**

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The only remaining option for you is to reset or refresh your PC. \
1. To return to the advanced settings, **select 'Advanced options**' once more. 2. When the 'Choose an option' window appears, pick the 'Troubleshoot' option. 3. Now, select '**Reset this PC'** from the drop-down menu. There will be two alternatives accessible to you here. These are the following: \
**a. Refresh your PC–** Except for specific system files and settings, refreshing your PC will keep all of your files intact. \
**b. Reset your PC*–** Reset refers to the process of returning your device to its original state. \
The [startup](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/324582/how-to-build-up-a-successful-startup-by-avoiding-these-5-mistakes) [problem](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/84543/mass-layoffs-in-2023-problem-for-employees) will be gone if you select any of these options and click on it until it is reset/refreshed. [Read more](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95031/how-do-i-fix-critical-errors-on-windows-10)


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