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Jeffersonkiu
Copper Contributor
Mar 19, 2026

How to fix Windows 11 stuck on restarting screen?

Hi everyone, my Windows 11 PC recently got stuck on the restarting screen and it has been like this for a long time without going to the desktop. I'm not sure if this happened because of a recent upd...
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Eorku
Iron Contributor
Mar 19, 2026

Fast Startup is a common cause of windows 11 stuck on restarting screen, so disabling it can effectively resolve this restart hang issue.

Step 1: Start your computer normally or boot into Safe Mode.

Step 2: Open Control Panel and go to Power Options.

Step 3: Click “Choose what the power buttons do.”

Step 4: Click “Change settings that are currently unavailable.”

Step 5: Uncheck “Turn on fast startup.”

Step 6: Click “Save changes.”

These steps help rule out hardware causes that may be responsible for windows 11 stuck on restarting screen.

Pros

  • Resolves issues where Windows 11 gets stuck on the restart screen due to incomplete system hibernation or file locking.

  • Ensures the system shuts down completely and restarts, allowing updates and fixes to be applied more reliably.

  • Reduces the risk of disk damage or data loss caused by improper handling of the system state.

Cons

  • Boot time may increase slightly, as the system must perform a full cold boot rather than resuming from hibernation.

  • You will lose the convenience provided by the Windows Fast Startup feature.

  • It may not resolve reboot hang issues caused by other problems, such as hardware failures or driver conflicts.