How to Fix Windows Has Recovered From An Unexpected Shutdown Error

Lately, several Windows users have complained about windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown error: the system has recovered from an unexpected shutdown. Hence, here we are with the quick fixes to resolve this error on Windows.

But before that, to fix various Windows problems and to keep the system optimized, we suggest using Advanced System Optimizer Tool:

This PC cleanup utility helps repair common PC errors, protects from malware attacks, BSOD caused due to outdated or corrupt drivers, hardware failure due to disk errors, and more. To use it, follow the steps explained below:

1. Download, install, and launch Advanced System Optimizer.

2. Click Start Smart PC Care to find Windows issues that could be causing PC problems.

3. Click Optimize & fix all detected issues.

How To Fix Windows Has Recovered From An Unexpected Shutdown?

Here’s how to resolve Windows unexpected shutdown errors on Windows 10.

What Causes the Windows has Recovered From an Unexpected Shutdown Error?

Common reasons for a problem caused Windows to stop working correctly. Windows will notify you if a solution is available.

• Corrupt Device Driver: There’s a possibility that your system is showing an error due to a corrupt or incompatible driver. When a driver is damaged, it can sabotage important elements of the operating system triggering Windows unexpected shutdown errors.
• Interference of third-party software or application: Sometimes, third-party software or application can also interfere with the working of essential Windows files. In this case, you encounter an unexpected shutdown error.

With this, you now have a basic know-how of what can cause Windows unexpected shutdown. So, let’s move ahead and learn the fixes that will help resolve Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown.

Ways To Fix The Windows Unexpected Shutdown Error

1. Scan the system for corrupt drivers and update outdated drivers

To scan the system for outdated drivers and update them with the most compatible ones, we suggest using the Driver Updater module of Advanced System Optimizer. This will help update drivers in just a few clicks without even asking you to collect information about the operating system, device model numbers, etc. To use it, follow the steps below:

1. Download Advanced System Optimizer 

2. Click Windows Optimizers > Driver Updater

3. Double click Driver Updater > Start Scan Now

4. Wait for the scan to finish.

Once done you will see a list of problematic drivers, select the ones you want to update, and simply select all and update all outdated in one click.

Afterward, restart the system; you should no longer face shutdown errors; however, the problem persists, move to the next step.

2. Boot in Safe Mode and perform Clean boot Windows

To ensure no third-party application or service prevents the user from performing a clean boot, we will boot the system in Safe Mode. To learn how to boot Windows in Safe Mode, click here.

Once you are in safe mode to perform a clean boot, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows + R

2. Type msconfig in Run window > Ok

3. Click the General tab, select the Selective startup. After that, check if both Load system services and Use original boot configuration are selected. If yes, uncheck Load startup items.

4. Next, click the Services tab and check the box next to the Hide all Microsoft services option.

5. Click Disable all > > Apply > OK.

6. Reboot the system and initiate a clean boot.

If this helps, keep the changes and try to find the service or app creating problems.

3. Run SFC scan

1. In the Windows search bar enter Command Prompt

2. Select the search result > right-click Run as administrator.

3. Type :DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth. Once this command is processed, enter the SFC /scannow command and press Enter

4. Wait for the scan to finish. Once done, restart Windows and check you should no longer face Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown.

However, if this seems too much work for you, try using the Disk Tools and Disk Optimizer module offered by Advanced System Optimizer. To run it, launch Advanced System Optimizer. Click Disk Cleaner & Optimizers >  and run each module under this section.

This will help fix disk errors and will clean all the clutter from the system. However, if none of the steps have helped so far, we suggest performing System Restore. To learn more about it, read further.

4. Restore Windows

1. Press Windows + R

2. Enter rstrui > Ok

3. This will open a new window here; click Next.

4. If greyed out, select the Show more restore points setting.

5. Now, pick a restore point to revert the system to that state, where you were not facing Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown.

6. Once you are sure you want to proceed, hit Next > Finish.

7. Reboot the system, and that’s it.

The above steps will help fix unexpected shutdown error on Windows. Do let us know which fix worked for you in the comments section below.