How to Recover from a Corrupted Windows Registry
A corrupted Windows Registry can prevent Windows from booting or cause frequent crashes and errors.
A corrupted Windows Registry can prevent Windows from booting or cause frequent crashes and errors.
User profiles stored on the C: drive can consume significant space and affect system performance.
After installing a Windows 11 update, the computer may fail to boot and get stuck on a black screen, spinning dots, Windows logo, or enter an automatic repair loop. This usually happens when system files or boot components are damaged during the update process.
Excess startup apps slow boot time and system responsiveness.
Windows 10 may freeze on the Welcome screen after entering your password, never loading the desktop. This usually indicates a startup service, user profile, or system file problem.
File Explorer may freeze, crash, or restart unexpectedly.
A slow Windows PC may lag, freeze, or respond slowly due to software, storage, or background processes.
External drives may not appear in File Explorer even when connected.
Deleted files may still be recoverable if they haven’t been overwritten.
Many users don’t realize Task Manager can diagnose and fix problems.