Windows File System Troubleshooting

© Mike Halsey and Andrew Bettany 2015

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7. Troubleshooting the Windows Boot Files

Mike Halsey¹  and Andrew Bettany²

(1)

Microsoft MVP, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK

(2)

Microsoft MVP, York, North Yorkshire, UK

 

Having a PC that won’t boot is one of the most frustrating and worrisome problems anyone can encounter. With other PC and Windows issues, it’s usually clear what the problem is: a software package not working or a misconfigured network connection. When the PC won’t boot, however, you’re left completely in the dark as to the cause, which can be anything from corrupt boot files to a hardware failure.

Fortunately, PC hardware is extremely resilient and long-lasting ...