Recommended things to do after Windows 7 unexpected shutdown?


  1. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
       #1

    Recommended things to do after Windows 7 unexpected shutdown?


    I've always wondered this question. I am not talking about a shut-down due to some error in Windows 7, but rather if say there is a power outage and your computer shuts-down unexpectedly mid session.

    After you restore power and turn-on your computer again, are there any recommended repair utilities you should run in order to fix any potential errors/problems that might have been caused due to Windows 7 improperly shutting down?

    What I usually do is run ScanDisk on all my hard drives, run a program called "CClean" to clean up any temporary files on C:, and run some registry error fixing utility that I use called "Auslogics SpeedBoost".

    But are there any other steps I should do? Are there better recommended programs to run that fix things that might be broken after an improper shut-down?

    Thanks! :)
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    Welcome
    In the situation that you describe hard drive problems are always a big possibility. To try and avoid this, try these steps
    Wait at least 10 minutes and then:
    First, try alt, cntrl, delete, which may end the procees
    Then
    Try to hold the power buttton for about 10 seconds, this may also be a normal shutdown.
    Finally pull the plug (battery on lappy)
    Dont run registry stuff, now or ever, except for ccleaner.
    Run scan disc and chk for errors.
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  3. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks for your reply, but I fear you have misunderstood my question!

    I am talking about situations where the computer shuts-down unexpectedly due to *external* circumstances which have nothing to do with Windows, i.e. a power-outage!
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  4. Posts : 10,455
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Service Pack 1
       #4

    You should run chkdsk to fix any file system errors. Step 8 of this tutorial.Disk Check and you should also run sfc /scannow in an elevated command prompt to correct any corrupted system files.SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker
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  5. Posts : 13
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (SP1)
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks kado897!
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