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my pc cant open windows 8 after i format my pc and again restore it so wat do u suggest to me

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Quick note on the symptom: the title says “very slow opening” while the original post says Windows “cannot open.” As pointed out, those are different problems and deserve different first checks. Useful details for diagnosis are whether the PC reaches BIOS/UEFI, shows the Windows logo or spinning dots, produces POST beeps, or stops with an error. This checklist expands on points raised by , , and and gives an ordered, practical approach for systems that either boot very slowly or fail to boot after a format/restore.

Software-level checks (fast to try): confirm Windows Update activity and let it finish (first boot after reinstall can be very busy), use Task Manager > Startup to disable nonessential items, and run system integrity and disk scans:

sfc /scannow
chkdsk C: /f /r

Also try Safe Mode or a Clean Boot to isolate third-party drivers/services. Consider disabling Windows 8 “Fast Startup” if shutdown/boot behavior is odd.

Hardware-focused checks (builds on ’s advice): check that the drive is detected in BIOS/UEFI, inspect SMART attributes (look for nonzero Reallocated Sector Count or Current Pending Sector Count), run a long/extended manufacturer surface test, and run at least a full pass of Memtest86 for RAM errors. Check SATA cables/ports and try swapping ports. If the drive is old or has SMART failures, clone the data and replace the disk — an SSD plus 4+ GB RAM gives the largest perceived speed gain on older machines.

If the system will not reach Windows, boot from Windows install or rescue media and run Automatic Repair; from a Recovery Command Prompt try:

bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /rebuildbcd

Order the steps: gather exact symptoms, check BIOS/detection, run hardware diagnostics, then repair or clean-install only after backups. For very old hardware, a lighter OS or Windows 7 plus an SSD may be the most practical fix.

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Member Avatar for happygeek

What errors are you getting? You need to be clear as the title says it is slow opening and the post says it cannot open, and it can't be both...

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Member Avatar for lukaterra

I think that he or she means that hardware is too old to start windows 8 and want help with upgrade, isn't it?

Member Avatar for RobertHDD

You got a nasty bug if it was working before maybe a virus got in

Member Avatar for tigerbright

Hi , are you located in Ethiopia ? very hot climate . No airconditioning ? hot ambient temperatures over 30 degrees C in room ? Most computers are rated to operate to maximum 35 degrees C room temperature , as such you may have cooked your hard disk drive during the sustained intensive drive usage during reinstallation and updating
I seem to recall reading of danger of possible damage at 47+ degrees C hdd case surface temp

A heat damaged hard disk drive may explain subsequent problematic starting of the os
As such I suggest running a hard disk drive maintenance tool to test the entire surface and mechanism and report status
These tools are offered by the drive manufacturers freeware for professional and non-commercial use
Ascertain your hard disk drive manufacturer by visual reference if required then access the tool from their site
For you will be the self booting DOS tool , a-drive diskette , cd or pen drive

Seagate = Seatools for DOS
Western Digital = Data Lifeguard Diagnostic
Hitachi = Drive Fitness Test

If the disk passes ok , then test the ram memory using a tool such as memtest

Member Avatar for JessieMay

Your device is to old to operate Windows 8. So my suggestion is that you should reinstall a lower edition Operating System for your PC.

Member Avatar for AMJAlienServers

Did you try to install a fresh installation of the windows 8?

Member Avatar for yonik

10q guys i have formated my pc and i get some kind of change on its performance

Member Avatar for muhammad_74

He or she has formated everything thats why it is not opening anything try to install new windows with usb or cd.

Member Avatar for reza212

I am agree with you. My PC became slow both opening and shuting down of windows 8.Shut down is getting more time than opening.

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