Windows 8 is no exception.This article will provide master tips to prevent Windows 8 from crashing.

Load Selective Start-up

Selective Start-up, as the name describes, is a boot type that loads minimal programs and services. Windows 8 may crash due to faulty start-up applications and hence it is important to restrict third party programs and services.

• Click the Start button.
• Start screen shall appear.
• Move the cursor on right hand side to focus on the Search box.
• Type MsConfig in the Search box.
• Click Apps icon.
• Click System Configuration from the Search Results.
• System Configuration shall open.
• Click the General tab.
• Select the Selective Start-up option.
• Now click the Boot tab.
• Check-up the Safe Boot checkbox.
• Select Minimal option.
• Check-up the Make all boot settings permanent checkbox.
• Click Apply | OK.

Run System File Checker

Windows 8 can crash due to corrupt or damaged system files. In such cases, System File Checker can help detect and repair damaged system files.

• Insert Genuine Windows 8 installation DVD ROM.
• Click the Start button.
• Start Screen shall appear.
• Move the cursor on right hand side of the screen. Focus on the Search box.
• Type Command Prompt in the Search box.
• Click Apps icon.
• Right click Command Prompt from the Search Results.
• Click Run as Administrator icon on the bottom.
• Type the following command and press ENTER:
• sfc /scannow
• Let the verification scan finish. After finish, the system shall repair corrupt or damaged files automatically.
• After finishing type EXIT and press ENTER.

Turn Off Hyper-V

Hyper-V is used for deploying virtual servers. Windows 8 may crash repeatedly due to problems with the Hyper-V technology. Turn it off as below:

• Click the Start button.
• The Start Screen shall appear.
• Click to focus on the Search box on the right side.
• Type Control Panel in the Search box.
• Click the Apps icon.
• Click Control Panel from the Search Results.
• Control Panel shall open.
• Scroll it down to click More Settings option.
• Click Programs.
• Click Turn Windows Features on or Off under Programs and Features category.
• Windows Features dialog shall appear.
• Uncheck the Hyper-V checkbox.
• Click OK.
• Let the computer uninstall Hyper-V.

Refresh your PC

Windows 8 provides the Refresh option that automatically restores your PC to a clean state. A good advantage is that you won’t lose any documents or customized settings. It’s an easy way to restore Windows when you’re experiencing frequent Windows 8 crashes. Do the steps given below:

• Click the Start button.
• The Start Screen shall appear.
• Click to focus on the Search box on the right side.
• Type Control Panel in the Search box.
• Click the Apps icon.
• Click Control Panel from the Search Results.
• Scroll down the Control Panel window to click General.
• Click Get Started button under Refresh your PC without affecting your files section.
• Click Next. Follow the on screen instructions.
• Let the refresh procedure finish. Please wait.