Unable to open desktop after running windows defragged

David McCrossan 0 Reputation points
2026-09-02T15:42:34.4633333+00:00

When starting up I click on the blue logo to open up my desktop nothing happens?

Windows for home | Other | Desktop, Start, and personalization
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  1. DaveM121 928.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-02T16:15:46.22+00:00

    Start your PC, just as Windows attempts to load (spinning dots), press and hold Power Button for 5 - 10 seconds to perform a Hard Shut Down

    Do this twice

    On the third start Windows will boot into the Recovery Environment and from there you can access System Repair, Safe Mode, Command Prompt... etc.

    Please try each option one at a time, then see if Windows will boot to a stable system.

    1

    Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Option - Startup Repair

    See if Windows startup can repair itself

    2

    Go to Troubleshoot - Advanced Option - System Restore

    Check to see if you have a restore point you can go back to

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