Error codes

0x0000005A

CRITICAL_SERVICE_FAILED

What it means

A service Windows needs to boot failed to start, often right after a driver or update install.

Common causes

How to fix it

  1. Open Recovery > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and pick "Disable driver signature enforcement" (7) once to get in.
  2. Uninstall the driver or update you added last.
  3. Use System Restore if it does not help.