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How to Disable Auto Restart From the ABO Menu in Windows 7 Using F8

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Turn on/restart PC > press F8 before splash screen or just before auto-restart to access ABO menu.Disable: From ABO menu select Disable automatic restart on system failure > press Enter to confirm. This article explains how to disable Automatic Restart on System Failure from the Advanced Boot Options (ABO) menu in Windows 7. As of January 2020, Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7. We recommend upgrading to Windows 10 or Windows 11 to continue receiving security updates and technical support. 01 of 04

Press F8 Before the Windows 7 Splash Screen

To begin, turn on or restart your PC. Just before the splash screen shown above appears, or just before your PC automatically restarts, press the F8 key to enter Advanced Boot Options. You do not need to be able to access Windows normally to disable the automatic restart on system failure option via the Advanced Boot Options menu. If you actually are able to enter Windows successfully before the Blue Screen of Death appears, it's much easier to disable the automatic restart on system failure from within Windows 7 than from the Advanced Boot Options menu, which is the method described in this tutorial. 02 of 04

Choose the Disable Automatic Restart on System Failure Option

You should now see the Advanced Boot Options screen shown above.
Using the arrow keys on your keyboard, highlight Disable automatic restart on system failure and press Enter. If your computer automatically restarted, or you see a different screen, you may have missed the brief window of opportunity to press F8 in the previous step and Windows is probably now continuing (or attempting) to boot normally. If so, just restart your computer and try again. 03 of 04

Wait While Windows 7 Attempts to Start

After disabling the automatic restart on system failure option, Windows may or may not continue to load, depending on what kind of Blue Screen of Death or other major system problem Windows is experiencing. 04 of 04

Document the Blue Screen of Death STOP Code

Since you disabled the automatic restart on system failure option in Step 2, Windows 7 will no longer force a restart when it encounters a Blue Screen of Death. Document the hexadecimal number after STOP: plus the four sets of hexadecimal numbers within the parentheses. The most important number is the one listed immediately after STOP:. This is called the STOP Code. In the example shown above, the STOP Code is 0x000000E2. Now that you have the STOP Code associated with the Blue Screen of Death error, you can troubleshoot the problem. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable Windows Automatic Restart on System Failure What Is a STOP Code? (Bug Check Code, BSOD Code) What Is a Blue Screen of Death? (BSOD Meaning) How to Start Windows Vista in Safe Mode Startup Settings (What It Is and How to Use It) How to Start Windows 8 or 8.1 in Safe Mode How to Start Windows 7 Using Last Known Good Configuration Advanced Boot Options (What It Is and How to Use It) How to Disable the Windows XP Splash Screen Using MSConfig How Do I Start Windows in Safe Mode? How to Start Windows XP in Safe Mode How to Fix a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) How to Fix STOP 0x00000007 (INVALID_SOFTWARE_INTERRUPT) How to Boot to Windows XP Safe Mode With Command Prompt How to Start Windows 7 in Safe Mode How to Fix the WHEA Uncorrectable Error Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies