Try the following and check if any resolves the problem.
***a).*** Turn on the laptop and when it starts to boot into Windows, force stop the laptop by pressing and holding the Power button until it turns off, then release the button.
Do this 3 times in a row i.e. turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop.
On the 3rd attempt it should boot into the WRE menus (Windows Recovery Environment).
Once there, select T''roubleshooting > Advanced > Startup repair'' and follow the prompts. ''Do not'' select Reset this PC because if you select the wrong option after this all your data may be erased as Windows will be reinstalled.
***b).*** Start the laptop and on the Windows desktop, type cmd in the search box on the Taskbar. Select the Command Prompt > ''Run as Administrator'' option.
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In the Command window type sfc /scannow, then press the Enter key. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters.
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In the Command window type sfc /scannow, then press the Enter key. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters but not between the / and scannow characters.
***c).*** Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
Have you checked that all the [link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
***d).*** Check in Event Viewer for any ''Critical, Error and Warning events'' that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.
Try the following and check if any resolves the problem.
***a).*** Turn on the laptop and when it starts to boot into Windows, force stop the laptop by pressing and holding the Power button until it turns off, then release the button.
Do this 3 times in a row i.e. turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop.
On the 3rd attempt it should boot into the WRE menus (Windows Recovery Environment).
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Once there, select T''roubleshooting > Advanced > Startup'' repair and follow the prompts. ''Do not'' select Reset this PC because if you select the wrong option after this all your data may be erased as Windows will be reinstalled.
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Once there, select T''roubleshooting > Advanced > Startup repair'' and follow the prompts. ''Do not'' select Reset this PC because if you select the wrong option after this all your data may be erased as Windows will be reinstalled.
***b).*** Start the laptop and on the Windows desktop, type cmd in the search box on the Taskbar. Select the Command Prompt > ''Run as Administrator'' option.
In the Command window type sfc /scannow, then press the Enter key. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters.
***c).*** Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
Have you checked that all the [link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
***d).*** Check in Event Viewer for any ''Critical, Error and Warning events'' that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.
Try the following and check if any resolves the problem.
***a).*** Turn on the laptop and when it starts to boot into Windows, force stop the laptop by pressing and holding the Power button until it turns off, then release the button.
Do this 3 times in a row i.e. turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop.
On the 3rd attempt it should boot into the WRE menus (Windows Recovery Environment).
Once there, select T''roubleshooting > Advanced > Startup'' repair and follow the prompts. ''Do not'' select Reset this PC because if you select the wrong option after this all your data may be erased as Windows will be reinstalled.
***b).*** Start the laptop and on the Windows desktop, type cmd in the search box on the Taskbar. Select the Command Prompt > ''Run as Administrator'' option.
-
In the Command window type sfc /scannow. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters.
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In the Command window type sfc /scannow, then press the Enter key. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters.
***c).*** Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
Have you checked that all the [link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
***d).*** Check in Event Viewer for any ''Critical, Error and Warning events'' that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.
Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
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Try the following and check if any resolves the problem.
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***a).*** Turn on the laptop and when it starts to boot into Windows, force stop the laptop by pressing and holding the Power button until it turns off, then release the button.
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Do this 3 times in a row i.e. turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop > turn on > start to boot into Windows > force stop.
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On the 3rd attempt it should boot into the WRE menus (Windows Recovery Environment).
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Once there, select T''roubleshooting > Advanced > Startup'' repair and follow the prompts. ''Do not'' select Reset this PC because if you select the wrong option after this all your data may be erased as Windows will be reinstalled.
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***b).*** Start the laptop and on the Windows desktop, type cmd in the search box on the Taskbar. Select the Command Prompt > ''Run as Administrator'' option.
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In the Command window type sfc /scannow. This is old time computing as the mouse doesn't work in a Command window. If you make a typing error use the backspace key to delete back to the typing error and re-enter the command. Yes there is a space between the sfc and the / characters.
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***c).*** Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
Have you checked that all the [link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
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Perhaps check in Event Viewer for any Critical, Error and Warning events that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
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Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
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Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
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***d).*** Check in Event Viewer for any ''Critical, Error and Warning events'' that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.
Check how long it takes to start in [https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
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Check how long it takes to start in [link|https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
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Have you checked that all the [https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
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Have you checked that all the [link|https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
Perhaps check in Event Viewer for any Critical, Error and Warning events that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
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Check Device manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
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Check Device Manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark, showing a problem with some hardware in the laptop. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.
Hi @timothyreynard
Check how long it takes to start in [https://www.digitalcitizen.life/4-ways-boot-safe-mode-windows-10/|safe mode with networking].
If it is a lot quicker then there may be a driver problem. Only generic Windows drivers are loaded in safe mode and not hardware specific ones
Have you checked that all the [https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/300-series/330s-14ikb/downloads/driver-list|drivers] are the latest version?
Perhaps check in Event Viewer for any Critical, Error and Warning events that show multiple listings. If there are any search online using the Event ID and Source information to find out what it means. To get to Event Viewer in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Event Viewer link.
Check Device manager for any entries showing a red cross or yellow exclamation mark. To get to Device Manager in Win10/11 press the Win key + x key (both together) and click on the Device Manager link.
Report back with what you find if you need more help.