How Do I Stop Windows Xp from Automatically Restarting?
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Right-Click on “My Computer”, and click “Properties” from the context menu that appears. Click on the “Advanced” tab. Click on “Settings” under “Startup and Recovery” (see screenshot). Uncheck the box labeled “Automatic Restart”.

Why does my Windows XP computer keep restarting?

Windows XP has a setting enabled by default that allows you to keep working on your computer when a critical stop error would otherwise cause it to quit operating. The downside of this setting is that, should your system experience such an error, it will restart for no apparent reason while you are using it.

How do I stop my computer from automatically restarting?

Open Control Panel and navigate to Control PanelSystem and SecuritySystem (copy paste in the Control Panel address bar) Click ‘Advanced system settings’ and click ‘Settings…’ under the Startup and Recovery section. Under System Failure, uncheck Automatically Restart. Click ‘OK’ and ‘OK’ again to close the window.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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