The first step when your Windows system keeps freezing during startup is to identify the possible cause of the problem. It could be due to a conflict between hardware components, an outdated driver, a virus or malware, or a corrupted system file. To troubleshoot this issue, it’s best to follow these steps:
1. Check if your computer is overheating by using a thermometer or temperature detector to measure the temperature at different points in your computer. This can help to determine if heat from the processor or graphics card is causing the system to freeze up.
2. Check for any hardware conflicts in the Device Manager. These conflicts can appear as yellow exclamation marks or flags and indicate a problem with the hardware device.
3. Update all your computer’s drivers, including video, audio, chipset and hard disk drivers. Outdated or incompatible drivers can also cause freezing. Make sure to check your manufacturer’s website to ensure you have the most recent drivers.
4. Run an antivirus scan to check for viruses, Trojan horses, and other malicious programs that can cause erratic behavior and slow down your system.
5. Restore the registry to its original settings. Over time, your Windows registry can begin to experience corruption and errors resulting in the system freezing. To restore the registry, you will need to use a registry-cleaning tool or a system recovery program.
6. Try running a memory test on your system to check for errors in RAM or memory. You can download tools such as Memtest86 or Windows Memory Diagnostic from the internet.
7. Reset your system to factory settings. If all else fails, resetting your system to factory settings probably make fix the freezing issue. This means you will need to reinstall Windows and your applications and backup data.
If your Windows system keeps freezing during startup and you cannot identify the cause, it is best to contact a professional who is experienced in diagnosing and repairing computer problems. A certified technician should be able to quickly identify the issue and provide solutions for fixing the problem.