Windows 10 Keeps Restarting. How do I Fix it?

Windows 10 keeps restarting repeatedly for several times due to critical state of system files and settings. You need to fix this problem immediately to avoid system damages. It is wise to clean and repair corrupted registry entries of the operating system through a reputed registry cleaning software.

Uninstall Windows Update KB3074681

Windows Update KB3074681 appears to be crashing File Explorer (formerly called as, Windows Explorer). A computer tends to crash while attempting to turn off a network adapter or during other activities.

1. In the Search Box on Taskbar, type “View installed updates”

2. Open that from Search Results.

3. This opens up a new window- Installed Updates. Type “KB3074681” in Search box on upper right corner of you screen.

4. You can see the update on your screen. Right click it, select Uninstall.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and reboot.

Manage Profile List

Using Registry Editor to delete the profile list ID as it may be misconfigured.

1. Press Windows Key + R; type “RegEdit” and click OK.

2. This opens up Registry Editor program. Locate following sub key:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE | SOFTWARE | Microsoft | WindowsNT | CurrentVersion | ProfileList

3. Delete a string named as “ProfileImagePath”

4. Exit out of the screen; reboot your PC.

Diagnose Memory Issues

Check for issues related to computer memory. Use Windows Memory Diagnostic tool.

1. In the Search Box on Taskbar, type “Windows Memory Diagnostic”

2. Open that keyword from Search Results.

3. Click “Restart now and check for problems” button.

Free Up Space

Hard drives get messy after prolonged use. You copy & download huge chunks of data and forget them. This results into insufficient disk space. The operating system fails to process temporary contents and Windows 10 starts restarting all the time.

1. Right-click a drive in This PC application.

2. Select Properties.

3. Click Disk CleanUp button under General tab.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Use Safe Mode

If you’ve noticed, in earlier versions of Windows, pressing F8 key would boot you into safe mode. However, these old ways of booting  are no longer supported in Windows 8/ 8.1 and the same is true for Windows 10 too. Let’s take a closer look at the safe mode process for Windows 10.

1. Open up Run dialog box. Press Windows Key + R.

2. Type “msconfig”, click OK.

3. This opens up System Configuration program. Click Boot tab.

4. Check-up “Safe boot” checkbox, and then click OK.

5. Restart your PC when you’re prompted to do so.