Windows 10 is one of the most popular operating systems, but it is not very stable. Therefore, users encounter various system errors every now and then. In this article, we will tell you about the main ones and give recommendations on how to fix them.
Reasons for system errors in Windows 10
In most cases, system errors occur due to damaged OS files. Further developments depend on the nature of the problem – slowdowns, freezes, bugs, or even the inability to start Windows 10.
Here is a list of the most common reasons for system errors:
- Windows 10 bug . They can occur for a number of reasons. And often make themselves known after installing the next update;
- Hard drive or SSD issues . OS files can become corrupted due to wear and tear of the drive or physical damage. For example, after a laptop falls from a height;
- Deletion of one or more system files . Usually occurs due to the fault of an inexperienced user or after the OS is infected with a virus.
How to Fix System Errors in Windows 10
To the delight of users, Microsoft has provided many built-in tools that in some cases help solve the problem.
Using the DISM command
Procedure:
- Connect your PC or laptop to the Internet;
- Click on the Start menu;
- In the search, type “Command Prompt”;
- Make sure you run it with administrator privileges – to do this, right-click and click “Run as administrator”;
- Enter the command DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter;
- The speed of the operation depends on a number of factors, including the characteristics of the drive and the PC/laptop itself. You can estimate the approximate time until completion using the percentage value.
If you’re lucky, the utility will find the damaged files and restore them. If not, you’ll have to proceed further.
Using the SFC command
An alternative to DISM is the SFC command. To run it:
- Click on the Start menu;
- Type “Command Prompt”
- Use the right mouse button and click on “Run as administrator”;
- Enter sfc /scannow there;
Once the process is complete, you will see one of three messages:
- That everything is okay;
- That the system found damaged files and restored their integrity;
- That it was not possible to restore the integrity of damaged files.
Using restore points
If DISM and SFC did not help, then try to “roll back” the system to one of the available restore points. To do this:
- Click on the Start menu;
- Next, select “Options”
- At the top in the search bar, type “Recovery” and click on it;
- Now click on “Start System Restore”;
- Select one of the suggested options and then click “Next”;
- Wait for recovery.
By resetting your PC/laptop to its original state
If “rolling back” to one of the restore points did not help, or you simply deleted them, then the last and most radical option remains – a complete reinstallation of the OS.
To do this:
- Click “Start”;
- Go to “Options”;
- Click on “Reset your computer” in the search bar;
- Next, next to this option, click on “Restart”. Then confirm your decision.
Windows will offer you two options – with the preservation of personal data or a full return to “factory settings”. Ideally, you should choose the second option, so take care of the backup of important information using external drives or cloud storage.
Reinstalling the OS can take a long time if you have a weak PC/laptop and Windows 10 is installed on the HDD.
What to do if nothing helps
If the errors continue to bother you even after returning to the original state, then you are unlucky, and the problem is hardware-related. In the vast majority of cases, a partially failed HDD or SSD is to blame. Try replacing it with a new one and reinstalling the OS. Or contact a service center for help.
