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Deborahind
Copper Contributor
Mar 27, 2026

My computer reboots randomly without warning and no overheating

Hello, Dealing with a really annoying issue lately. The Windows 10 computer just randomly restarts out of nowhere. No blue screen, no error message, nothing. It's like someone just hit the reset but...
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EmmettBrooks
Iron Contributor
Mar 27, 2026

This is a great way to stop instant reboots and view the blue screen error when your windows 11 computer reboots randomly without any extra software. It disables Windows' automatic restart feature, letting you see the full BSOD error code to identify the root cause of the random crashes.

How to windows 11 computer reboots randomly

1. Type View advanced system settings in the Start menu, then open the search result.

2. In the System Properties window, click the Settings button under the Startup and Recovery section.

3. Uncheck the Automatically restart checkbox.

4. Click OK to save the changes.

This method requires no software installation and swiftly helps you troubleshoot when your windows 11 computer reboots randomly, effectively letting you capture the error code needed for further repairs.

It is particularly useful for diagnosing random system crashes, troubleshooting blue screen errors that hide behind instant reboots, or identifying hardware/software conflicts causing unexpected restarts.