If it loops or fails, go back to Advanced options → Startup Settings → enable Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking) and reboot.itechguides+1
If you can get into Safe Mode, uninstall recent updates/drivers, disable fast startup, and run sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth in an admin Command Prompt.
anne_droid
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Posted September 1st, 2026 10:29
Hi
Quick triage
Hard reset (static discharge)
Power off.
Unplug AC and all USB/dock/SD devices.
If your 7280 has a removable battery, remove it.
Hold the power button 20 seconds.
Reconnect AC (and battery if removed), then power on.dell+2
Try to reach the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)
Power on and tap F12 repeatedly to open the One-Time Boot menu.
Choose Repair your computer → Troubleshoot → Advanced options.dell+1
Run Startup Repair first.dell
If it loops or fails, go back to Advanced options → Startup Settings → enable Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking) and reboot.itechguides+1
If you can get into Safe Mode, uninstall recent updates/drivers, disable fast startup, and run
sfc /scannowandDISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealthin an admin Command Prompt.If in doubt please ask.
Kind Regards
anne_droid