Does the system continue to restart repeatedly after applying the newest security patches?
Does the system continue to restart repeatedly after applying the newest security patches?
Following the installation of the newest security patches, my Dell XPS 15 continues to restart infinitely. It displays the Dell emblem briefly before restarting once more. What steps should I take to fix this issue?
It is now secure and unauthorized access should be impossible. If you reboot it several times, it may enter automatic startup repair, and after two failures you could access the hidden boot menu to select system restore through Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> System Restore, allowing you to revert recent updates.
If you prefer entering Safe Mode, in the same boot settings there is an option to configure startup behavior, then restart and choose Safe Mode from the menu. From there you can utilize System Restore, chkdsk, or perform a full format and reinstall.
Please note this method isn't guaranteed to succeed, but Microsoft has made Windows more stable by disabling the F8 option in older versions. To restore it, you can use an administrator Command Prompt with the command: bcdedit /set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy. You'll receive a confirmation message indicating success.
This information is useful for future troubleshooting, especially if you encounter issues accessing repair options. If you cannot reach the menus another way, booting from the Windows Install Media on a USB drive will also provide this functionality.
I don't have information on keyboard shortcuts for Safe Mode or Startup Repair. You may need to consult your device's manual or support resources for specific commands.
After some adjustments, I managed to enter BIOS. Performed diagnostics. Everything seemed normal.
Repeated the process, holding down F12. The boot sequence changed slightly. Now a spinning circle icon appears beneath the Dell logo.
After a few moments, I successfully launched into my Windows desktop.
I’m hesitant about making any more updates right now!
I don’t understand what’s happening.
Which Windows diagnostic check should I run to verify system software integrity?
Check if the event log is available.
How much space is left on the SSD?
Thanks for feedback. Still have 10% space on SSD.
Ran sfc/scannow which seemed to fix a few corrupt files. Hopefully ok for now.
I know from experience NOT to attempt a Windows update if your hard drive is full!
I basically bricked my desktop machine not too long ago and had to do a clean install of Windows!