Windows 11 Restart Stuck: Best Fixes

Is your Windows 11 computer keep getting stuck at restarting screen? If yes, then it may happen because of outdated drivers, corrupt system files, or because your PC’s safe boot is disabled. Whatever the cause is, you can fix the Windows 11 restart issue on your own if you follow some methods. Keep reading this article to learn these methods.

Recently many Windows users have complained about this issue. There are a few ways to fix this issue, but before applying any solutions, try to find the root cause first. Some of the common reasons for this issue are-

• Disabled safe boot.
• Postponing Windows updates.
• Corrupt system files and outdated drivers.
• Unstable internet connection.
• Insufficient memory.
• Malware or virus attack.

How To Fix Windows 11 Restart Stuck Screen

Fixing the stuck restart screen issue is most likely easy and not too hard. Before trying any long troubleshooting process, try these quick fixes first-

• Update Windows
• Run an SFC/DISM scan

Then follow these methods one by one:

1. Manually Shutdown with a Keyboard Shortcut

When your Windows get stuck on the restarting screen for 30 minutes or longer, use keyboard shortcuts to shut down the system.

1. Press and hold the Win+X keys together and press the Power button constantly for a few moments until the computer shuts down.
2. After the system shuts down, release all the keys you were holding.
3. Wait for a few minutes and press the Power button once to boot the system again.
4. Check if the system boots up correctly or if the issue persists.

2. Boot Windows Into Safe Mood

When your system gets stuck on the restart screen, you can’t access Windows in normal mode. That’s why you forcefully shut down your system and boot into a safe mood to fix the issue.

1. Press and hold the Power button on the keyboard until the system shuts down. Wait a few minutes to power it on again.
2. Wait for your PC to start booting, then press the Power button continuously for a few seconds to restart your system.
3. Repeat the step thrice to interrupt the boot process. On the fourth time, Windows will greet you with an Automatic Repair screen window.
4. Select Troubleshoot> Advanced Options.
   
5. Click on Startup Settings from the next window.
   
6. Next, to access the Startup Settings menu, click on the Restart option.
   
7. Lastly, press the 4 or F4 keys on your keyboard to restart your computer in Safe Mode.

3. Uninstall Recent Windows Updates

Recently installed Windows updates may sometimes interfere with the operating system configurations, and it can cause the Windows to get stuck on the restart window. So, try to solve the issue by uninstalling any recent updates of your Windows-

1. Press the Win+I keys to open the Settings app.
2. Select Windows Update.
3. Navigate to Update History and click on it.
   
4. Under the Related settings section, select Uninstall Updates.
   
5. Choose the update you want to uninstall and click on Uninstall.
   
6. Select Yes to confirm the uninstall.

4. Activate Secure Boot

Sometimes, if the Secure Boot feature is disabled on your PC, your Windows might fail to boot correctly or can get stuck on the restart screen. Here’s how you can enable the option-

1. Press the Win + R key to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type the following command and press Enter: msinfo32
   
3. Now a System Information window will open. From the right pane, check the Secure Boot state.
   
4. If the option is disabled, open Settings.
5. Select Recovery from the System tab.
   
6. From the next screen, select Restart Now button next to Advanced Startup.
   
7. Select Troubleshoot> Advanced Options> UEFI Firmware Settings.
   
8. Click on Restart.
9. Your PC will now boot into BIOS. Find the Secure Boot option under the Boot menu and hit Enter to enable it.
10. Press F10 to save all changes and exit BIOS.

After the process, restart your PC and see if the issue persists.

5. Remove Files From The Software Distribution Folder

Before installing downloaded update files, Windows keeps them in the Software Distribution folder. You can remove the files and redownload Windows Update if, for any reason, those files become inaccessible. Here’s how you can do it-

1. Open the Run dialog box like before.
2. Type the following command and press Enter: C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution 
   
3. Select all files from the Software Distribution folder and press the Del key to remove them.
   

To know more, learn how to reset the SoftwareDistribution folder.

Update your Windows after the process and restart your PC to see if gets stuck again.

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We hope now you can easily fix the Windows 11 restart stuck issue on your own after reading this article thoroughly. It’s not that much hassle, all you have to do is follow all the above-mentioned steps correctly, and this issue won’t persist anymore. Or else, you can always get help from a professional.