There are several issues that you may face after installing the latest Windows update in your system. One of the most common problems that many users have a complaint about is Windows 10 won’t boot after update. It is the most common issue and is generally asked through all the Windows-related forums. This is a serious issue because a large number of users are unable to fix it. They just reinstall the OS in their system and this leads to data loss after reinstalling Windows 10 without deleting personal files. Let’s check how to fix Windows 10 won’t boot issues after installing the latest updates.
Why is my screen black after the Windows update?
There are several reasons why the screen of your computer may display black screen after Windows update. Some of these are:
- Incompatible software or drivers
- Boot BCD issues
- Hardware issue with the wire enabling the screen display
- Display adapter driver issue
- Latest Windows 10 update might not be fully installed in your system.
Quick Steps to Fix Windows 10 Not Booting After Updates
Whenever you face issues like Windows 10 pc/computer won’t boot after bios update, try to find exact cause of the problem. Given below are some troubleshooting methods that you can try to resolve your Windows issues:
Method 01: Repair Master Boot Record (MBR)
Sometimes due to malware infections or improper shutdowns, MBR gets damaged. In such cases, run the rebuild or repair MBR commands to fix your issue. For this:
- Go through the following path: Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
- Type following commands one by one and press Enter after each:
- bootrec /fixmbr
- bootrec /fixboot
- bootrec /rebuildbcd
- At last, exit and move further your reboot your Windows 10 system.
Method 02: Reset BIOS to Default
Any changes that are recently made in BIOS can cause problems while booting Windows 10 system. If this is the cause, revert the change or reset Windows 10 BIOS settings to default values by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Firstly, restart your computer and keep pressing the F2 or F12 keys to open BIOS settings.
- Once you got the “F9 – Setup Defaults” option at the bottom, press this key and confirm with Yes button. This will reset BIOS to default settings.
In some devices, this option is named Restore Factory Defaults or Reset All Settings and is located under the Security tab. So be sure you find the correct option at the right place.
Method 03: System Restore
You can use Windows installation media to restore Windows settings. For this:
- Go through Repair your computer > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
- Then, choose a target operating system that you want to restore.
- Next, select a system image backup, and here “Use the latest available system image” option is checked by default. You can also choose “Select a system image” option by yourself and then click Next.
- Don’t check Format and repartition disks option from the next screen. This option will delete everything from the hard disk of your device and repartition your hard disk. Just tap the Next button to continue.
- At last, click Finish button from Windows system restoration pop-up and then click Yes.
Method 04: Boot into Safe Mode
Booting to Safe Mode can also troubleshoot any problems with your system. It can also resolve the issue of Windows 10 not booting after the update. Follow the steps given below to enter Safe Mode:
- Again, open the “Command Prompt” file from the Advanced Options interface (as explained in Method 01).
- Type following command: sfc/scannow and press Enter. The SFC scan will check all system files and then identify the corrupted files and replace them with correct versions.
- At last, restart your system.
Wrapping Up
The above-mentioned steps will definitely fix Windows 10 not booting after the update issue on your computer. If you are still facing a problem or need any further assistance, then contact our technical support team for instant help.