ASUS Desktop stuck on boot screen

Your computer gets stuck on the boot screen? This is very annoying and quite scary. Youre probably thinking, I cant even access the desktop! How am I supposed to fix it? But no worries, you can fix this. Heres what you can do

You may not have to try them all; just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.

Solution 1: Boot your PC without Peripherals

Externalperipherals can sometimesconflict with your system and trigger errors of all sorts. So before we dive into anything deeper, lets start with the easiest solution: restarting your PC without peripherals.

1)Press and hold thepower buttonuntil your computer turns off.

2)Disconnect allperipherals(your printer, scanner, webcam, mouse, etc.).

3)Try turning on your computer again.

If your computer boots correctly, that means that one of the peripherals you removed is causing your problem. You shouldreinstall each deviceback into your computer and test them each time. Then, youll find the specific device that causes your problem. Replace the device once youve identified it. Or, consult the manufacturer of the device for assistance.

If your computer still cant boot correctly, try the fix below.

Solution 2: Check the RAM

Your computer might be unresponsive during the startup process when your RAMs are not well installed, or in some cases, one or more of your RAM modules or RAM slots is faulty.

1) Press and hold the power button until your computer turns off.

2) Open your computer case.

3) On your motherboard, remove your RAMs from the memory slots.

RAM looks like this:

4) Put your RAMs back into the slot one by one while trying to boot each time.

If your computer starts without one or more of the RAMs, then it could be an issue with your RAM modules. Or in some cases, it is possible that your RAM module is fine, but one or more memory slots on your motherboard are defective. You may want to try removing the modules and placing them in different slots to find if one of the slots is faulty.

If your computer still cant boot properly, dont worry. Check the fix below.

Solution 3: Reset BIOS Settings

When youre booting up your computer, BIOS instructs it on how to boot up the operating system. And improper BIOS settings can cause computer boot issues.

You can reset your BIOS settings back to its original to see if thats the issue for you. Here is how to do it:

1) Press and hold the power button until your computer turns off.

2) Disconnect the AC power cord from the power supply, and then open your computer case.

3) On your motherboard, remove your CMOS battery with your fingernail or a non-conductive screwdriver.

The CMOS battery looks like this

4) Wait for 5 minutes, and then reinstall your CMOS battery.

5) Connect the AC power cord to the power supply, and then turn on your computer to see if your problem persists.

Solution 4: Restore your System to the Previous State

If the issue happened because of a bad piece of software, say an app your installed or a driver that went wrong, you can use the windows build-in System Recovery feature to fix it. System Recovery allows you to roll your Windows installation back to its last working state.

1) Boot your computer into safe mode.

2) Type recoveryin the search box on your desktop, and clickRecoveryin the list of results.

2) ClickOpen System Restore.

3) ClickChoose a different restore point, and click Next to select a restore point before the issue occurs.

4) Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the restore.

If you dont have arestore pointin System Restore, move on and try the next fix below.

Solution 5: Repair Corrupted System Files

Computer boot issues are likely to occur when certain system files get corrupted somehow. To see if theres any broken or missing system files, there are two tool you can use：

• Option 1 Reimage (Recommend)
  Use the Windows repair tool Reimage to fully analyze your computer environment and identify the cause of the monitor issues. This will deal with issues related to system errors and critical system files.
• Option 2 Windows System File Checker
  Use Windows built-in tool System File Checker to check for corrupt, damaged system files and repair them. However, this can only help you fix issues related to major system files, and it wont be able to help with issues caused by damaged DLL, Windows Registry key, etc.

Repair System Files with Reimage

Reimage specializes in Windows repair. It will fully scan your system environment and replace corrupted and deleted files with fresh Windows files from its updated online database.

In this way, you get an entirely fresh system with just one click and without losing any programs, settings, or personal data.

1)Downloadand install Reimage.

2) Open Reimage and run a free scan of your PC status. This may take a few minutes.

3) You can review a summary of the issues detected after the scan is finished.

If theres any problem, you have to buy the full version which comes with a 60-day Money-Back Guarantee. ClickSTART REPAIRto start the repair process.

Run System File Checker

1) On your keyboard, presstheWindows logo key, typecommand prompt, then selectRun as Administrator.(If Windows prompts for permission, clickOKto continue.)

2) TypeSFC /Scannow, and then pressEnter.

3) TypeDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth, and then pressEnter.

Solution 6: Perform a Fresh Install

If none of the solutions works for you, you may have to do a clean reinstallation of Windows 10. Note that this will wipe all files and data that youve stored on the computer.

Hopefully, this article helped! Please let me know which method helped you, or if you have a better idea on how to fix this issue. I would love your thoughts!