Windows 8.1 Hangs on Start Up

Same problem with my dads laptop worked fine on Windows 8 just 8.1 causing the issue.

The problem is caused by Hybrid boot.  If you noticed when you restart your system via restart button you will notice it will always boot without fail since restart does not use Hybrid boot.

Since I use a SSD I see little need for Hybrid Boot.  You can disable this by disabling the Hibernation File.  This will make your bootup longer but only Windows 7 speed bootup.

http://www.maketecheasier.com/disable-hybrid-boot-and-shutdown-in-windows-8/

The Above link will set you straight and make your system always boot up 100%.

I myself just disable the Hibernation File since I see no need for it since I use a SSD.

I don't know if this is a bug and needs a fix but I recommend you disable till Microsoft offers a fix. I think older systems are more at risk than newer ones to this system hang.   By the way you don't need to shut down the system when it hangs just press the power button once and it comes out of hibernation then just log in as normal.

Hope my post is useful.

Same problem. The little spinner starts up then freezes - only after upgrading from windows 8 to 8.1

I have a AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6

8 GB ram

64 bit

It starts on the second attempt after pressing and holding the start button.

Hi Mahesh

I am having the same issues as described by lankygary in the above message.

I have a Inspiron Desktop 546MT

I have run startup repair from a USB drive and no issues where found.

There are no error messages, just hangs, has to be powered off and then restarted. The second time it boots without any errors or issues.

Thanks

Michael

I am having what appears to be exactly the same issue, and I also previously upgraded from Windows 7.  On start-up a black screen with a small blue window (windows updating?) appears, and then the spinning dots just freeze.  The PC starts up OK after rebooting a second time.

I tried the start up repair but this said it was unable to fix the problem.

I've got a Dell Inspiron 586. I don't get any error messages.

Thanks

Gary

Hi Michael,

1. What is the make and model of the computer?
2. Do you get any error message/code related to the issue?

Troubleshooting startup problems can be difficult because every PC is set up differently. Drivers, conflicts with other programs, malware, and memory can all cause startup problems. Startup repair can detect and fix problems that prevent your PC from starting.

Try this:

Startup repair should automatically start on its own and try to fix the problem. If Startup Repair doesn’t start on its own, here’s how to open the System Recovery Options menu:

a. Remove all floppy disks, CDs, and DVDs from your computer; swipe from the right or press the Windows + C keys to open the Charms bar. In the search box type advanced options and select change advanced startup options. Select restart now from the under advanced startup.

b. Do one of the following:

- If your computer has a single operating system, Chose an option will appear.

- If your computer has more than one operation system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to repair, and then Chose an option will appear.

c. On choose an option screen, tap or click on Troubleshoot, Advanced options, and then Startup Repair.

d. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hope this helps. If you have any further queries/issues related to Windows, write to us and we will be glad to assist you further.