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Dornier5
Mar 25, 2026Copper Contributor
How to fix my laptop loading screen stuck after update?
Hi everyone, My laptop is currently stuck on the loading screen (spinning circles) and won't boot into the desktop. This happened immediately after I installed the most recent updates and restarted....
ArkansasQuapaw
Mar 25, 2026Iron Contributor
Let Windows try to fix itself. This built-in tool can automatically scan and repair boot problems to fix laptop loading screen stuck.
How to fix laptop loading screen stuck
Step 1: Go to Advanced Options → Troubleshoot → Advanced Options → Startup Repair
Step 2: If prompted, select your account
Step 3: Wait for the system to finish scanning and repairing.
Step 4: Restart your laptop.
This is a safe and quick built-in method for fixing startup screen freezes on laptops caused by minor system errors, but it is not perfect and has its pros and cons.
Pros:
- No additional software required
- No risk of data loss
- Fully automated process
Cons:
- Can only fix simple boot issues
- May not work for severe system damage
- The repair process may take several minutes