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Windows 10: How to perform a Clean Boot


What is a Clean Boot?

If the computer is not starting normally, or if the user receives errors when he or she starts computer which cannot be identified, then a "clean boot" is suggested. This operation starts the computer by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This can help to troubleshoot the problem.

The user must log on to the computer as an administrator to be able to perform a clean boot.

How  to perform  a Clean Boot in Windows 10

In the Start Search box, type in msconfig and press the Enter key.

Click the Services tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then tap or click Disable all.

Now click or tap Startup  and open Task Manager.

On the Startup tab in Task Manager, select each item and then click Disable. Close Task Manager.

Again click or tap the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click OK, and then restart the computer.

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