How to Fix: disable windows error recovery
Disable Windows error recovery screen to prevent boot/shutdown failures.
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The Windows Error Recovery screen is designed to assist users in troubleshooting and recovering from system failures. However, some users may find it frustrating when this screen appears after boot or shutdown failures, disrupting their workflow. This guide aims to help you disable the Windows Error Recovery screen completely.
Disabling the Windows Error Recovery screen can be challenging, especially if power cuts occur during boot or shutdown. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to disable this feature using the bcdedit command and explore alternative methods.
🔍 Why This Happens
- The primary reason for the Windows Error Recovery screen to appear is due to the BootStatusPolicy setting not being configured correctly. When a system failure occurs, Windows attempts to recover by displaying the error recovery screen. However, if the power is cut during boot or shutdown, the system fails to complete the recovery process, resulting in the appearance of the error recovery screen.
- Another possible reason for the error recovery screen to appear is due to a misconfigured BootOrder setting. If the boot order is set incorrectly, Windows may attempt to recover from a system failure by displaying the error recovery screen.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes
Disabling the Windows Error Recovery Screen using bcdedit
- Step 1: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type the following command: bcdedit /set {current} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures. This will disable the Windows Error Recovery screen for all system failures, including those caused by power cuts.
- Step 2: Next, type the following command to set the BootStatusPolicy to IgnoreAllFailures: bcdedit /set {current} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures. This setting will prevent Windows from attempting to recover from a system failure and display the error recovery screen.
- Step 3: Finally, restart your computer to test if the Windows Error Recovery screen is disabled.
Disabling the Windows Error Recovery Screen using Group Policy Editor
- Step 1: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box and type gpedit.msc. This will open the Group Policy Editor.
- Step 2: In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Boot Options. Double-click on Disable Automatic Restart on Failure and select Enable.
- Step 3: Next, double-click on Disable Error Screen at Boot and select Enable. This setting will disable the Windows Error Recovery screen for all system failures, including those caused by power cuts.
✨ Wrapping Up
In this guide, we have shown you two methods to disable the Windows Error Recovery screen completely. The primary method using bcdedit is recommended as it provides more control over the boot process. However, if you prefer to use Group Policy Editor, the alternative method can be used. By disabling the Windows Error Recovery screen, you can prevent disruptions and ensure a smoother system recovery.
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