Every Windows PC usually starts from the built-in hard drive, as the term “Windows PC” implies. This is because the Microsoft operating system is not anchored in or with the hardware, but is installed ...

Your PC might mistakenly detect external drives, removable media (USB devices or non-bootable discs), etc., as bootable devices and attempt to boot from them. In this case, remove or disconnect ...

Nobody likes to wait around, and few things are more frustrating than your computer taking forever to boot. Not only can this affect your productivity, but it can also set a less-than-ideal tone for ...

Microsoft has started automatically replacing expiring Secure Boot certificates on eligible Windows 11 24H2 and 25H2 systems. Secure Boot is a security feature that blocks malicious software (like ...

Microsoft is investigating reports that some Windows 11 devices are failing to boot with "UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME" errors after installing the January 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. The issue ...