Before you start having problems you should have a back up plan. Back up your data (documents and pictures) to an extenral hard drive or the cloud.
Should you Create a System Restore Point?
How to Create a Recovery Drive
Windows comes with several built in tools for fixing problems.
1. If you are having problems the first thing you should try is just a simple reboot. Turn off your computer and turn in back on.
2. See what is running: - Task Manager-Windows 11
3. Access troubleshooters for common problems like network, audio, and Bluetooth by going to Settings > System > Troubleshoot
How to Run Troubleshooter in Windows 11
4. For app-specific problems:
Repair option: Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, click the three dots next to an app, and select Advanced options. If the option is available, choose Repair.
5. Startup Repair: Automatically diagnoses and fixes common boot problems without affecting your personal files.
6. System Restore: Reverts your system to a previous point in time to fix issues that may have been caused by recent changes.
You can access Startup Repair & System Restore in Windows 11 by restarting your PC from the Settings app or by restarting from the power menu while holding the Shift key. Once in the Windows Recovery Environment, select "Troubleshoot," then "Advanced options," and finally "Startup Repair" or "System Restore".
7. System File Checker (SFC) & DISM - Scans for and repairs corrupted or missing system files.
DISM: Repairs a Windows image and can be used alongside SFC to fix a wider range of issues.
Error Notice with SFC Command System Repair Pending - Reboot pending
8. Microsoft User Account Fails Logon
9. My Computer Locks Up and Will Not Boot
10. SAFE MODE: Safe Mode starts Windows in a basic state, and uses a limited set of files and drivers. If a problem does not happen in Safe Mode, it means that the default settings and basic device drivers do not cause the problem. Observing Windows in Safe Mode enables you to narrow down the source of a problem, and can help you troubleshoot problems on your computer.
To enter safe mode on Windows 11 - Open Run Dialog Box (Win Key + R) Type MSCONFIG and press OK. In the System Configuration Windows select the BOOT Tab. Under Boot Options Tic SAFE MODE Minimal or Safe Mode network if you want to connect to the internet. WIFI will not work in Safe Mode. Click OK will cause the computer to reboot.
To boot back into normal mode, go back and untic SAFE MODE in the Boot Options.
11.How to reinstall Windows - keeping your files -