Does your windows 8 computer shutdown unexpected or get restart automatically? Does it display blue screen error or any other error after restarting windows 8 or 8.1? This type of problem occurs in windows 8 system due to many miscellaneous reasons such as outdated BIOS, hybrid mode, continuation of another OS like Ubuntu, outdated device drivers, or a virus etc. Due to such problem you cannot use your system as previous and while operating such type of system data loss situation may also occurs.
But don’t worry because these problems can be easily rectifiable and one can fix Windows 8 shutdown and restart troubles by applying these given easy steps
Step 1: Update Device Drivers
Outdated driver software may affect the system and restart it several times due to malfunctioning, software such as wireless printer, TV, router, XBOX 360, audio or video cards, Roku etc. can easily damage the shutdown and restart schedule of your Windows 8 system. So immediately update all the driver software your devices by the help of Windows Update and remove the chances of Windows 8 problems that caused due to driver outdating.
To do this update, click on the <Windows> key and in the search bar type “windows update”. Click on the Windows Update and, download and install all the available updates. After doing this updating verify whether the shutdown/restart problems in Windows 8 system have been unchanging or not.
Step 2: Update BIOS
Outdated browser may also affect the system performance and due to it user has to face shutdown and restart problem on windows 8.
To update your computer browser open your web browser and visit the official site of Microsoft or website of your computer manufacture to download and install the latest BIOS file for your system in your area. This file is downloaded in the zip file format to your computer, extract all its contents and execute the extracted file with admin permissions. After updating restart the system. This method will work only if the BIOS are outdated.
Note- During the updating process make sure that laptop’s AC adapter is not plugged in to the power. It is also necessary to update the firmware of your system from its manufacturer’s website.
Step 3: Disable Hybrid Shutdown
Hybrid Shutdown feature is designed to boot the windows 8 faster but if any problem occurs in this feature then it because the cause of unwanted computer restart and shutdown. Check that Hybrid Shutdown mode is enabled or not, if it is in enable mode then disable it immediately (if fast booting of system doesn’t matter).
To disable Hybrid Shutdown use the given procedure
Click on the <Windows> button or if user is on home screen of Windows 8, then simply type “power” in the Search Charm bar that automatically appears when user types the key. Click <Settings> and choose <Change what the power buttons do> that present on left hand side search results. System Settings (Power Options) window will be open, uncheck the box that present next to <Turn on fast startup (recommended)> and click <Save Changes>. After executing the above thing restart your Windows 8 computer and it is sure that the problems should be fixed.
Step 4: Run Power Troubleshooter
Press the Windows + W keys at the same time to get up the Search Charm. In this type “troubleshooting” and click the Search button. After it click <System and Security>, and click <Power> to run the troubleshooter and scan for power-related issues. System will take some time fix the issues automatically.
Step 5: Run a Virus Scan
To ensure that this problem can appears due to the virus/Trojan infection run your antivirus program. Make sure that your antivirus program is updated and able to detect malicious program that present in your system. Run a complete virus scan by using your antivirus program. Also delete the infected files immediate and restart the system.
