Perform A Clean Boot In Windows 7/8/10 | Troubleshoot Software Issues
This tutorial goes over how to conduct a clean boot of your Windows computer. This will work for users of Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 to help troubleshoot problems you have with your system not starting up, blank screens, black screen with flashing cursor, etc..
Description of Clean Boot from Microsoft:
A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista. You may also troubleshoot or determine what conflict is causing the problem by performing a clean boot.
Why software conflicts occur?
When you start Windows by using a normal startup operation, several applications and services start automatically, and then run in the background. These programs include basic system processes, antivirus software, system utility applications, and other software that has been previously installed. These applications and services can cause software conflicts.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems. Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).