How to Recover Your System After a Critical Error

Step 1: Reboot into Safe Mode

Reboot your computer and press the F8 key before the Windows logo appears. Select «Safe Mode» and press Enter.

Step 2: Find and Troubleshoot the Cause of the Error

Open the Windows Event Viewer to find out the cause of the critical error. Look at the latest entries in the «System» section.

Step 3: Using System Utilities

You can use the «System File Checker» (sfc) utility to scan and restore corrupted system files.


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Step 4: System Restore

Use the «System Restore» feature to return your computer to a previous working state. Select a restore point before the error occurred.

Step 5: Uninstall Recently Installed Programs

If the critical error occurred after installing new software, try uninstalling it through the Control Panel.

Step 6: Update Drivers

Update your hardware drivers, as outdated drivers can cause critical errors. Use Device Manager for this.

Step 7: Reinstall the Operating System

If all other methods have failed, consider reinstalling the operating system. Remember that this action will delete all data from drive C, so make a backup.

By following these steps, you can successfully recover your system after a critical error and return it to a working state.