Windows Boot Loop After Update or Driver Install?

Modified on Thu, 24 Jul at 2:01 PM

1. Boot into Recovery Mode

Force shutdown 3× to trigger Automatic Repair, or boot from Windows USB.

2. Run Startup Repair

Go to: Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair.

3. Uninstall Update or Driver

Try: Advanced Options > Uninstall Updates.

Or enter Safe Mode, open Device Manager, and roll back the driver.

4. Clear Boot Caches (via Command Prompt):

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del C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\Download\*.*

del C:\Windows\System32\catroot2\*.*

5. Disable Driver Enforcement & Auto-Restart

In Startup Settings, press F7 (disable signature checks) and F9 (stop restart on failure).

6. Use System Restore

From Recovery, pick a restore point before the issue.

7. Reinstall Windows (Last Resort)

Use bootable media to repair or clean install.