I can hit F8 before the logo screen to enter safe mode. I ran AVG and Malware, which got rid of a couple of viruses. I ran memtest and a HD diagnostic, and they both check out OK. I don't have a system image to recover to. And I backed up my important files, and tried to reinstall windows, but the same thing happens: I boot from the disc, it says "Windows is loading files," then it says "Starting Windows," and it restarts all over again.
This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Winston M. Hi, Thank you for posting the question on Microsoft Community forums. Method 1: Boot the computer in last known good configuration. For more information follow the link given below. Check a drive for errors Note: While performing chkdsk on the hard drive if any bad sectors are found on the hard drive when chkdsk tries to repair that sector if any data available on that might be lost.
How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. In reply to Winston M's post on February 10, After I apply the clean boot settings in safe mode and then restart the computer, it gets to the welcome screen and restarts.
I also tried to do a fresh install of Windows on a spare HD, but still the same outcome, it restarts after it finishes loading files. In reply to DarnellD's post on February 11, Hi, Thank you for keeping us updated.
Are you able to boot to safe mode after fresh installation? Have you taken the backup of your personal data and files? Step 4: Backup the registry in case something unexpected happens by clicking on the File Menu and then "export". Select the file name and location of the backup file. If your Windows keeps restarting, then the problem may be caused by the outdated device drivers, especially if you have updated the OS.
Automatic restart of a computer is a protection mechanism triggered when windows experience some abnormality. It is to prevent the system from any kind of damage.
Outdated device drivers can be the cause various types of damages and to solve the problem, you need to update them. Step 2: Type "devmgmt.
Here you will find all the devices installed on your system. Step 4: click on Sarah automatically for new driver software. It will search the internet and install any new driver software it finds. Step 5: Continue the entire process to update all the drivers. Mainly you need to update drivers for devices like printers, scanner etc. Viruses in the computer are known to cause many problems and if your Windows keep restarting, it may be due to the virus infection.
There are many types of computer viruses that have different effects. Some viruses can latch onto a system boot file so that it can run every time the system boot, it can cause the restart problem.
If this continues for a long time, some system files may get damaged or corrupted and the OS will fail to boot. So, it is recommended that if you experience frequent reboot problem, due to virus attack, use antivirus software to remove it.
Step 1: Download latest antivirus software from the internet. Install it on the computer and launch it. Step 3: To ensure that the scan removes all viruses from the computer, make the scan as full system scan rather than Quick Scan. Step 4: Wait for the Antivirus to finish the scan and remove viruses from the system. Perform the virus scan regularly to ensure that your computer doesn't get infected by viruses. When all the above methods fail to solve the Windows keeps restarting problem, then the final solution is to reinstall the Windows.
Reinstalling the Windows should be the last resort to solve the problem and it has been finding effective to fix many of the Windows errors. By installing a fresh copy of Windows, you will remove bad registry entries, viruses, corrupted files, and other problem that may cause the computer to restart. If even after reinstalling the Windows, the problem still persists, then the culprit may be the hardware.
Step 3: Then select the drive where to install the Window and click "Next" to start the process. Your computer will restart many times during the process. Try Free Try Free. Ivan Cook updated on Solution 1: Disabling the Automatic Restart A computer may restart itself when it experiences some glitches and the operating system tries to recover from it.
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