Discussing unusual startup issues
Discussing unusual startup issues
This event seems unusual but could be normal depending on your system. Since it happened again after three weeks and you're not overly concerned, it might just be a random occurrence. However, repeated restarts right after the logo could indicate a hardware issue or software glitch worth checking. It’s best to monitor for any other symptoms like overheating, unusual noises, or performance drops.
That usually means the RAM was re-trained. If the OS is operating correctly, then don't worry about it. Only worry about if it "boot loops" or constantly retrains. That usually means a hardware issue.
Imagine this situation happens often, like every day. If it keeps happening after each reboot, it could be a bigger issue. I’m not sure if it’s connected, but I’m a bit concerned. Two days ago my PC started normally, but while loading Windows, it went black with just the mouse cursor for a couple of minutes before loading. That happened twice in a row at the same time. Usually people say one-time problems are fine, but repeated ones should worry. Also, Windows Update was showing an update, but the check screen froze. Could that stuck update be causing the black screen or slowing it down? I don’t know for sure, but after restarting it worked—probably the update was the problem. After a couple hours off, I turned it back on and everything functioned properly. What are your thoughts? Was the stuck update the cause?
This typically occurs when something happens only once, which is normal or an outlier. For Windows Update, this is expected sometimes because the user shell doesn’t start until later. If the shell fails every time, it indicates a crash—like an update failing to install properly. You should revert it quickly and retry.
First things to verify include: current BIOS update status? Memory context restore (MCR) activated? Older BIOS versions typically required full restarts. MCR enables the BIOS to retain training outcomes for quicker next starts. Some initial retraining is typical and acceptable.