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How to resolve automatic restarts problem when Windows 7 experiences an error (Easy Fix Article - Written by MVP)


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Whys and Wherefores

The Windows 7 operating system suddenly restarts on its own during use.

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Cause

The cause of the problem is that Windows 7 is set by default to automatically restart the operating system after a system failure.

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Solution

It is recommended that you cancel automatic restart. If you restart after every system failure, then you will not be able to see some error messages. At "Start" -> "Computer" --> right click on "Properties", and then tap "Advanced system settings".

Advanced system settings


In the advanced options of the system context menu, click on "Settings" for Startup and Recovery.


In the advanced options of the system context menu, click on


In Startup and Recovery, uncheck the "Automatically restart" for system failure. Click "OK" after unchecking the checkbox.

In Startup and Recovery, uncheck the


 

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Article Info
Article ID : 2621246
Revision : 3
Created on : 11/28/2017
Published on : 11/28/2017
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