Does your Windows PC shut down or restart without warning? There are several potential causes behind that. For example, it could be a software/hardware conflict, overheating, or hard drive error. This troubleshooting guide will outline multiple solutions to fix auto-shutdowns and restarts in Windows 10/11.
If your computer shuts down constantly, you must boot your computer in Safe Mode or use the system recovery options in WinRE to work on the fixes below.
1. Check the Task Scheduler
If your computer shuts down automatically but only at a specific time of the day, that’s probably due to a scheduled task that you or a third-party program created. To check:
- کھولو اسٹارٹ مینو، قسم ٹاسک شیڈولر، اور دبائیں درج.
- Review your computer’s list of scheduled tasks under ٹاسک شیڈولر (Thư viện).
- Right-click any tasks that force your PC to shut down or restart and select غیر فعال کریں.
2. فاسٹ اسٹارٹ اپ کو غیر فعال کریں۔
فاسٹ آغاز is a Windows power management feature that hibernates the kernel (the operating system’s core) to speed up your PC during a cold start. However, it can destabilize the system.
فاسٹ اسٹارٹ اپ کو غیر فعال کرنے کے لئے:
- کھولو ونڈوز کنٹرول پینل اور منتخب کریں ہارڈ ویئر اور آواز > پاور اختیارات > Choose what the بجلی کے بٹن do.
- منتخب کریں سیٹنگ کو تبدیل کریں that are currently unavailable.
- کے ساتھ والے باکس کو نشان زد کریں تیزی سے شروع اپ لوڈ کریں (تجویز کردہ).
- منتخب کریں تبدیلیاں محفوظ کرو.
- کھولو اسٹارٹ مینو اور منتخب کریں پاور > بند کرو.
- اپنے کمپیوٹر کو دوبارہ بلاؤ.
3. Update Windows to Its Latest Version
Specific versions of Windows contain severe bugs and issues that cause significant problems with particular hardware and software configurations. Install the latest operating system updates to fix them.
- کھولو اسٹارٹ مینو اور منتخب کریں ترتیبات.
- منتخب کریں ونڈوز اپ ڈیٹ.
- منتخب کریں اپ ڈیٹس کی جانچ پڑتال کریں. If there’s a new update, select ڈاؤن لوڈ اور انسٹال کریں.
4. Update Your Computer’s Drivers
غیر متوقع hardware device drivers are a common problem behind a computer that shuts down or restarts randomly. Use a ڈرائیور اپڈیٹر کی افادیت کی طرح ڈرائیور بوسٹر۔ to update your computer’s drivers.
Additionally, use Windows Update to install Microsoft-verified hardware drivers and updates. To do that:
- کھولو اسٹارٹ مینو اور منتخب کریں ترتیبات.
- منتخب کریں ونڈوز اپ ڈیٹe.
- کو دیکھیے اعلی درجے کے اختیارات > اختیاری تازہ ترین معلومات and install all pending driver updates.
5. رول بیک ڈرائیورز
Rarely, new driver updates can introduce issues and break down the system. Microsoft knows that, which is why you have the option to roll them back.
For example, if the problem occurred after updating your graphics card driver:
- دائیں پر کلک کریں اسٹارٹ مینو اور منتخب کریں آلہ منتظم.
- Expand the driver category—ڈسپلے اڈاپٹر.
- Right-click the graphics card driver and select پراپرٹیز.
- سوئچ کریں ڈرائیور ٹیب.
- منتخب کریں رول بیک ڈرائیور.
6. Run the SFC and DISM Tools
Windows comes with two command-line tools—System File Checker and DISM—that can scan and fix system file corruption.
Open an elevated Command Prompt console—type سییمڈی into the Start menu and select بطور ایڈمنسٹریٹر کھولیں۔—and run the following commands one after the other:
ایس ایف سی / اسکانانو
DISM.EXE /Online /Cleanup-Image /Restorehealth
SFC and DISM scans take a long time to complete. If the progress percentage indicator gets stuck, do not do anything; it should resume eventually.
7. CHKDSK چلائیں
اگلا، چلائیں CHKDSK (Check Disk) utility to fix HDD/SSD errors in the system partition. Again, open an elevated Command Prompt console and run the following command:
chkdsk c: / r
CHKDSK only runs at computer startup, so press Y to schedule the scan the next time you reboot your computer.
8. Troubleshoot BSOD Errors
If your computer crashes and restarts into a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) screen, it will continue to repeat that until you diagnose and troubleshoot it with the appropriate fixes.
Start by noting down the stop code related to the BSOD error—e.g., Memory_Management, Kernel_Security_Check_Failure, Driver_Overran_Stack_Buffer, etc. Then, refer to our complete BSOD troubleshooting guide to learn what you must do next.
9. بدنیتی پر مبنی سافٹ ویئر کی جانچ کریں۔
Malicious software and potentially unwanted programs (or PUPs) can wreak havoc on the operating system and trigger unexpected shutdowns and restarts.
If the problem persists, you must scan your computer for potential malware. Windows Defender isn’t likely to do any good کے بعد a severe infection, so your best option is to rely on a third-party virus removal utility.
For example, the free versions of Bitdefender ینٹیوائرس اور Malwarebytes کی are extremely effective at detecting malware. Download either one, run a quick scan, and then follow up with a full scan.
10. مناسب وینٹیلیشن فراہم کریں۔
Inadequate ventilation leads to overheating, forcing your computer to shut down to cool itself. For example, if you use a laptop, avoid using it on soft surfaces—cushions, bed covers, etc.—that could plug up its ventilation holes. Also, check and clean the CPU or laptop casing to ensure nothing is blocking the airflow.
11. سسٹم ریسٹور انجام دیں۔
If the shutdowns and restarts persist, roll back Windows to a time when it did not shut down or restart automatically. Assuming that نظام کی بحالی is active on your computer, you must:
- پریس ونڈوز + R رن کھولنے کے لیے۔ پھر، ٹائپ کریں۔ rstrui میں اوپن فیلڈ اور منتخب کریں۔ OK.
- Pick a restore point and select متاثرہ پروگراموں کے لئے اسکین to identify the changes to expect if you decide to go ahead.
- منتخب کریں اگلے and follow the onscreen instructions to revert your computer to the restore point.
12. میموری ٹیسٹ چلائیں۔
Faulty RAM (random access memory) modules are another reason for random shutdowns and restarts. Windows comes with a built-in Windows Memory Diagnostic tool you can run to scan for bad memory.
- قسم ونڈوز میموری تشخیصی۔ into the Start menu and select اوپن.
- منتخب کریں ابھی دوبارہ شروع کریں اور مسائل کی جانچ کریں (تجویز کردہ).
- Wait until Windows Memory Diagnostic reboots your computer and tests it for memory problems.
For comprehensive step-by-step instructions and alternative methods, check our guide to testing a Windows PC for bad memory.
13. Reset/Update the BIOS or UEFI
Outdated or incorrectly configured motherboard firmware—the BIOS or UEFI—creates stability issues. Check if the BIOS needs an update or revert it to its default settings.
14. Factory-Reset or Reinstall Windows
If none of the fixes above help, you must reset Windows to its default settings. اپنے پی سی کا بیک اپ لیں۔، اور پھر:
- ترتیبات ایپ کھولیں اور منتخب کریں۔ نظام > شفایابی.
- منتخب کریں پی سی ری سیٹ کریں۔.
- منتخب کریں میری فائلیں رکھیں (if you want to keep personal files intact) or سب کچھ ہٹا دیں.
If that fails, you must remove and reinstall Windows from scratch.
15. پیشہ ورانہ مدد حاصل کریں
If the problem persists and your computer continues to shut down and restart automatically, you might be dealing with a faulty hardware component or a defective power supply unit. Visit your local PC repair shop and let a technician take a look at it.