{"id":179293,"date":"2025-03-10T07:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T07:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=179293"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:48:24","slug":"pc-stuck-on-welcome-screen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/pc-stuck-on-welcome-screen\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixing PC Stuck on Welcome Screen: 6 Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>When you start up your Windows 10\/11 computer, it shows a blue login screen with a &ldquo;Welcome&rdquo; message and a spinning circle of dots. Sometimes, this screen stays for longer than anticipated, freezes, or refuses to boot altogether. Wondering why it happens?<\/p><p>The Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) renders the Windows graphical interface, including the &ldquo;Welcome&rdquo; screen. If the DWM cannot initialize, it indicates that a corrupted driver, file, or third-party software is disrupting its function and resulting in the &ldquo;Windows stuck on Welcome screen&rdquo; issue on your computer. Read on to find some effective solutions to fix this problem.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-is-your-pc-stuck-on-the-welcome-screen?\">Why is Your PC Stuck on the Welcome Screen?<\/h2><p>Wondering why your Windows 10\/11 always gets stuck at the welcome screen? The problem can be caused due to multiple reasons. In this article, we will cover the most frequently encountered ones:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corrupted Boot Configuration Data (BCD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated, corrupted, or missing drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed or half-failed updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated or incompatible software<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrupted registry entries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malicious software<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-fix-pc-stuck-on-welcome-screen?\">How to Fix PC Stuck on Welcome Screen?<\/h2><p>Many users have reported fixing this error simply by checking their Wi-Fi connection. Therefore, before proceeding to the other solutions, attempt to disable your Wi-Fi, and see if that solves the problem. If not, proceed to the next troubleshooting step below.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Reboot in Safe Mode<\/h3><p>This should be your initial step, especially, if you can&rsquo;t boot normally. Sometimes, third-party drivers and applications conflict with Windows, causing errors. Starting your computer with basic drivers, features, and processes ensures a clean environment for troubleshooting errors.<\/p><p>Follow the steps below to restart in Safe Mode:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Power on your PC as usual.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> On the Windows sign-in screen, hold down the Shift key and choose Restart from the Power menu.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> When your PC reboots, a screen labeled <strong>Choose an option<\/strong> will come up. Choose <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>&gt; <strong>Advanced options<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Startup Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Restart<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Choose Troubleshoot\" class=\"wp-image-179295 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:628px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture1-2.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture1-2-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture1-2-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> After the subsequent reboot, a menu with some options will show up. To boot your PC in Safe Mode with Networking, press <strong>F5<\/strong>.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Update Windows or Reinstall the Last Update<\/h3><p>Make sure you have the most recent version of Windows by ensuring no updates are available through <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update &amp; Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Check for updates<\/strong>. If the Windows stuck on startup screen problem occurs after the latest Windows Update, that update can be uninstalled to make the problem go away.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3: Run the SFC and DISM Scan<\/h3><p>The Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) and System File Checker (SFC) are strong Windows built-in tools that repair system files and correct underlying problems.<\/p><p>SFC checks system files, such as DLL files, and restores corrupted files to a cached copy found in a compressed folder at: <em>%WinDir%\\\\System32\\\\dllcache<\/em><\/p><p>The DISM utility fixes the Windows image, such as the Windows Component Store, and resolves problems that the SFC is unable to correct on its own.<\/p><p>Here&rsquo;s how to run these scans:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Look for Command Prompt in the taskbar and choose Run as administrator.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now run the following command for SFC scan: <em>sfc \/scannow<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Then, run the following command for DISM scan: <em>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/em><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture2-2.png\" alt=\"Use this command DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth\n\" class=\"wp-image-179296 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture2-2.png 936w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture2-2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture2-2-768x486.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture2-2-150x95.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure><p>Then, reboot your computer and check if the problem is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 4: Run Startup Repair<\/h3><p>Startup Repair is a built-in utility in Windows. If the Windows stuck on startup screen error keeps you from logging into your system, you can boot to the Windows Recovery Environment to resolve the issue. Here&rsquo;s what you need to do:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Update and Security<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click <strong>Recovery <\/strong>on the left-hand sidebar.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Under <strong>Advanced startup<\/strong>, tap <strong>Restart now<\/strong> and wait until Windows boots into <strong>Advanced Startup Options<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now, click <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> and <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture3-3.jpg\" alt=\"click Troubleshoot and Advanced options\" class=\"wp-image-179297 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:631px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture3-3.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture3-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture3-3-150x112.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Tap on the <strong>Automatic Repair<\/strong> option.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1.jpg\" alt=\"Automatic Repair option\" class=\"wp-image-179298 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:627px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 5: Repair Boot Configuration Data (BCD)<\/h3><p>Windows Boot Manager utilizes BCD to save data on the installed operating systems and the boot parameters needed to boot them. A damaged BCD file can make your Windows hang on the welcome screen. To fix BCD, do the following:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Restart your computer and press <strong>F8<\/strong> to boot into <strong>Windows Recovery Mode<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click <strong>Troubleshoot <\/strong>and choose <strong>Advanced Options<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture5-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open Command Prompt\" class=\"wp-image-179299 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:636px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture5-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture5-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture5-1-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now run the following commands, one by one:<\/p><pre class=\"wp-block-code command_container\"><code><em>bootrec \/RebuildBcd<\/em><\/code><\/pre><pre class=\"wp-block-code command_container\"><code><em>bootrec \/fixMbr<\/em><\/code><\/pre><pre class=\"wp-block-code command_container\"><code><em>bootrec \/fixboot<\/em><\/code><\/pre><p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Exit and restart your system to check if the problem is solved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 6: Disable Fast Startup on Windows<\/h3><p>The Fast Startup option in Windows makes your PC boot faster, but at times, it can prevent Desktop Windows Manager (DWM) from properly initializing. If DWM is having trouble initializing, disable Fast Startup, as it provides sufficient time for the system to load all services. Here&rsquo;s how to do it:<\/p><p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Press <strong>Windows<\/strong> + <strong>R <\/strong>to open <strong>Run<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Type <strong>powercfg.cpl<\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture6-1.png\" alt=\"Use this command  powercfg.cpl\n\" class=\"wp-image-179300 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture6-1.png 600w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture6-1-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture6-1-150x95.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In the <strong>Power Options<\/strong> window, click on <strong>Choose what the power button does<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Then, click <strong>Change settings that are currently unavailable<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Disable the <strong>Turn on fast startup<\/strong> option under <strong>Shutdown settings<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture7-2.png\" alt=\"Turn on fast startup option\" class=\"wp-image-179301 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" style=\"width:637px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture7-2.png 936w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture7-2-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture7-2-768x583.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture7-2-150x114.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure><p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Finally, click <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> and restart your PC.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"summing-up\">Summing Up<\/h2><p>If you have the problem of Windows 10\/11 stuck on welcome screen on your computer, all hope is not lost. The six troubleshooting techniques discussed in this blog can assist you in fixing the problem. If the above solutions do not work and you cannot access your files, recover your lost files using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Windows data recovery software<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you start up your Windows 10\/11 computer, it shows a blue&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/pc-stuck-on-welcome-screen\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Fixing PC Stuck on Welcome Screen: 6 Solutions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":179582,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[692],"tags":[6177,6178],"class_list":["post-179293","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows-data-recovery-standard","tag-computer-stuck-on-welcome-screen","tag-windows-hangs-on-welcome-screen","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Fixing PC Stuck on Welcome Screen: 6 Solutions<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Solutions to fix the issue, from Safe Mode and Startup Repair to BCD repair and Fast Startup tweaks. 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