Forum Discussion

Issacoin's avatar
Issacoin
Copper Contributor
Mar 20, 2026

Windows 10 stuck at welcome screen and never continue?

Windows 10 has started getting stuck at the welcome screen after entering the password, and it never continues to the desktop. The loading circle keeps spinning for a very long time, but nothing else...
Mauricioftr's avatar
Mauricioftr
Copper Contributor
Mar 20, 2026

If you are facing the issue where Windows 10 is stuck at the welcome screen, using a Windows 10 Install Media can be an effective solution to resolve the problem. Windows 10 Install Media is a bootable USB drive or DVD that contains the Windows 10 installation files. It allows you to repair, troubleshoot, or reinstall Windows without booting into the OS.

How to use Windows 10 Install Media when Windows 10 stuck at welcome screen:

1. Create Windows 10 Install Media

2. Boot from the Install Media:

   Insert the bootable USB or DVD into your PC.

   Restart your computer and boot from the media (you might need to change the boot order in BIOS/UEFI).

3. Access Repair Options:

   When the Windows Setup screen appears, select your language preferences and click Next.

   Click Repair your computer at the bottom left corner.

   Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.

4. Run Startup Repair:

   Follow the on-screen instructions.

   Windows will attempt to diagnose and fix issues causing it to be stuck at the welcome screen.

Using a Windows 10 Install Media is a powerful method to fix the problem when Windows 10 stuck at welcome screen. It provides access to repair tools that can resolve startup issues, corrupt system files, or other underlying problems.