A clean boot is a process that restarts Windows with only essential drivers and programs, to help diagnose any problems caused by conflicting third-party software or drivers. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps necessary to perform a clean boot on Windows 11.
Step 1: Access System Configuration
The initial step in performing a clean boot on Windows 11 is to access the System Configuration utility. This can be done by following these steps:
To open the Run dialog box on your keyboard, press Windows + R simultaneously. Type “msconfig” into the text field and hit Enter; the System Configuration utility will launch.
Step 2: Perform a Clean Boot
Once you’ve opened the System Configuration utility, you can perform a clean boot by following these steps:
To begin, open System Configuration and click on the “Services” tab. Make sure all Microsoft services are hidden by checking off this box, then clicking “Disable All”. Next, switch over to Startup and click on the link for Task Manager.
Step 3: Disable Startup Items in Task Manager
Select each startup item and click on the “Disable” button in the Task Manager window, then close out of this window by clicking ‘Ok’ in System Configuration utility window, then restart your computer to verify any issues have been resolved.
After performing a clean boot, test for issues by performing these steps:
- Test to see if the problem you were experiencing has been resolved.
- If it has, then it was likely caused by a third-party software or driver conflict.
- If the issue persists, it could be related to a Microsoft service or driver; contact Microsoft Support for further assistance.
Conclusion:
Cleaning booting Windows 11 can be a useful tool for diagnosing and troubleshooting computer issues. By following the instructions provided in this article, performing a clean boot is simple enough – just follow along with Microsoft Support if any problems arise during testing. If you require further assistance or would like more information, feel free to reach out!
