In the world of Windows troubleshooting, the Clean Boot technique is an essential tool for diagnosing and resolving various system issues. By performing a Clean Boot, you can isolate and identify the root cause of problems such as startup errors, application crashes, and performance issues. This article will guide you through the process of mastering the Clean Boot technique in the Windows environment, providing step-by-step instructions and practical examples.

Examples:

1. Clean Boot Process:

   • Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
   • Type "msconfig" and press Enter to open the System Configuration utility.
   • In the General tab, select the "Selective startup" option.
   • Uncheck the "Load startup items" checkbox.
   • Go to the Services tab and check the "Hide all Microsoft services" checkbox.
   • Click on "Disable all" to disable all non-Microsoft services.
   • Apply the changes and restart your computer.

2. Using Clean Boot for Troubleshooting:

   • After performing a Clean Boot, check if the issue persists.
   • If the problem is resolved, it indicates that one of the disabled startup items or services was causing the issue.
   • Enable the disabled items/services one by one and restart your computer after each enablement.
   • By enabling them gradually, you can identify the specific item/service causing the problem.

3. Clean Boot in PowerShell:

   • Open PowerShell as an administrator.
   • Run the command "msconfig" to open the System Configuration utility.
   • Follow the same steps mentioned earlier to perform a Clean Boot.