Title: Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems
Course: CTS1133 Software Configuration > Section: Module 4 – Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems

Introduction

Windows startup issues are among are very common across the current versions in use today. Startup problems can range from defective hardware or software to user introduced problems such as conflicting application installations and viruses or malware. The choice of which procedures to initiate will often depend on how the computer behaves throughout the startup process based on visual or audible sounds that occur as Windows attempts to load. In this module, you will learn about the boot process, create a system image for troubleshooting a failed Windows boot and use Advanced Boot Options Menu to repair Windows startup issues.

Objectives

At the end of this module you will be able to:

- Identify the Windows boot process
- Describe the Windows Recovery Environment
- Use Windows tools to solve startup issues

Readings & Resources

Textbook: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Windows Startup Problems pp. 255 - 291