How to Fix Laptop Error Showing Screen But Not Running

The way to fix the error of the laptop showing the screen but not running is very simple, you can turn off the computer and restart it, but if that doesn't work, you can apply the following methods.

If your computer one day turns on the screen but does not run and you do not know the cause. Then you can refer to the  following ways to fix the error of the laptop turning on the screen but not running :

1. How to fix laptop screen but not running

Usually when the laptop screen is on but not running, many users still try to fix it themselves without going to the store because they don't want to waste time. Your computer may have hardware conflicts or software errors in the system, Windows errors or virus infections,. So you can refer to the following methods when your laptop has errors:

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1.1. Uninstall all installed software

Regularly check the applications before the windows software fails. If there is any dangerous application, you should remove it immediately. This is also a common cause when the laptop screen turns on but does not work.

The simplest way is to just access safe mode and then remove the harmful software.

1.2. Turn off windows update

Computer errors are also caused by frequent Windows updates. So to avoid this situation, you should turn off this mode and your computer will boot faster if not updated.

Step 1:  In the search section on the taskbar  , enter the text ' Update ', the system will display suggestions for you to choose from, find the  Check for updates section  and click on it.

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Step 2:  In the ' Windows Update ' section, find ' Advanced Options ' and click on it to enter the basic settings for  Windows Update .

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Step 3:  You will immediately be transferred to a new window with many options that may be a bit overwhelming. But you only need to pay attention to the first 3 lines with 3 toggles that allow you to customize so that you can fine-tune the system's update process.

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Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows:  When you update to a new version of the operating system, Windows will also update the Microsoft software on your computer.

Download updates over metered connections (extra changes may apply):  Automatically download the latest updates even when your computer is connected to a paid mobile network.

Restart this device as soon as possible when a restart is required to install an update. windows will display a notice before the restart, and device must be on and plugged in:  Prompts the user to restart the computer after the operating system update is complete.

Readers, please turn off all 3 lines above. If one of the three lines is in On state, please turn it off. This will not completely help you permanently turn off Windows update feature, but the system will notify you in advance so that your work process will not be interrupted in the middle.

1.3. Turn off applications that often start with the computer

Your laptop will definitely have some software that starts at the same time as the computer such as Unikey, Internet Download Manager,. then these software will be started by default with the computer.

Therefore, when you do not use these software, you should turn them off. When you need to use them, turn them on when you turn on the computer. This will help the computer boot time faster because you do not have to turn on the accompanying applications.

Step 1 : Click on the Windows icon (Start) > Select  Settings or press the Windows  +   key combination  to open Windows Settings.

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Step 2 : Click on  Apps .

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Step 3 : Select  Startup  > Turn OFF the application that you want to disable from starting with Windows.

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1.4. Delete junk files

Junk files are also the reason why the computer displays on the screen but does not run. Therefore, when using the computer, you should delete junk files, but unnecessary files to reduce the weight of the computer. Because when the computer contains heavy software, the hard drive will be full and slow down the computer. Filtering and deleting files will make the computer boot faster.

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1.5. Regularly remove viruses

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Viruses or malicious software are often found on internet sites, which is the reason why laptops display on the screen but do not run. Therefore, you should install anti-virus software on your computer to reduce malicious software.

1.6. Remove hardware when new devices are installed

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Currently, adding RAM and hard drives also leads to the computer displaying on the screen but not running. Because when you replace these devices, they are not compatible with the computer, causing them to conflict with each other. Therefore, when choosing external components, you must choose the right accessories to avoid these situations from happening.

In addition, when removing the hardware components as soon as they are installed into the computer, you must restart the computer immediately to see if it runs or not. If it does not run, replace the hard drive. If the computer still runs normally after replacing it, then the error is due to the operating system or some software.

1.7. Remove and reinstall the battery

Many laptops have removable batteries. So, when the computer is not running, you can remove them and reinstall them. For laptops, you can disconnect the battery and power cable for a few minutes. Then, put the battery back in the computer, connect the power cable and turn the computer back on.

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With normal laptops, removing the battery is very easy. However, with Apple's Macbook line, you will not be able to remove the battery.

1.8. Disconnect external connections of the laptop

If your laptop is connected to external devices including the power cord, disconnect and unplug them. Then try restarting the computer to see if this is the cause of this problem.

2. How to recover data when the computer won't boot

When the laptop screen turns on but does not run, many people will use the method of resetting or reinstalling Windows for the computer. However, when resetting the computer, the files in the computer will be lost. You can use a CD, DVD or USB drive to back up the files to another storage device.

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The error of the laptop showing the screen but not running is a very common thing. Sometimes it is just a conflict when you install a software, or connect an additional device. Therefore, you should try the above methods to fix them.

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