{"id":2247,"date":"2026-01-31T09:34:37","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T09:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/?p=2247"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T10:45:15","slug":"vm-reboot-loop-troubleshooting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/vm-reboot-loop-troubleshooting\/","title":{"rendered":"VM Reboot Loop Troubleshooting: Simple Steps to Fix a VM Stuck Restarting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a virtual machine keeps restarting again and again , it is usually stuck in a reboot loop. This situation looks serious , but in most cases , the root cause can be found and fixed step by step without panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide , you\u2019ll learn what a VM reboot loop is , why it happens , how to fix it on Linux and Windows VMs , when to contact support and how to prevent this issue in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This guide explains:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What a VM reboot loop is<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why it happens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to fix it on Linux and Windows VMs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When to stop and contact support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to prevent it in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a VM Reboot Loop?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A VM reboot loop happens when a virtual machine tries to start but fails during the boot process. Instead of stopping , the VM automatically restarts and repeats the same failed process again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A VM reboot loop means your virtual server:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Starts booting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fails during startup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically restarts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeats this cycle endlessly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may see:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No login screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A frozen console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A blue screen (Windows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kernel or disk errors (Linux)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important difference:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Server down \u2192 VM is off or unreachable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reboot loop \u2192 VM is running but never fully starts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Virtual Machines Get Stuck in a Reboot Loop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reboot loops usually happen when something critical breaks during the boot process. This often occurs after updates , migrations or forced reboots that interrupt normal system operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vm-boot-failure-cycle-diagram.png.png\" alt=\"An infographic showing the four stages of a VM boot loop: Power on, OS loading, error occurs, and automatic restart.\" class=\"wp-image-2841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vm-boot-failure-cycle-diagram.png.png 1080w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vm-boot-failure-cycle-diagram.png-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vm-boot-failure-cycle-diagram.png-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/vm-boot-failure-cycle-diagram.png-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Common Causes (High Level)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most reboot loops happen because of:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Corrupted boot disk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed OS, kernel, or Windows update<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full disk (especially \/boot on Linux)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filesystem errors after forced shutdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driver or kernel panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/what-is-cloud-hosting-how-it-works\/\">Cloud host <\/a>restart during disk writes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Reboot loops often start after updates , migrations , or force reboots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Linux vs Windows (Quick Difference)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux and Windows handle boot processes differently , so reboot loop causes also vary slightly between them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linux VMs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Broken kernel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\/boot partition full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filesystem errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GRUB issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows VMs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Failed Windows updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boot configuration corruption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disk errors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>First Things to Check (Always Start Here)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before trying advanced fixes, always start with basic checks. These steps often save time and prevent unnecessary damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Cloud Provider Status<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the problem is not your VM but the cloud provider itself. Always confirm this first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Before touching the VM:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check your provider\u2019s status page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is an outage, do not reboot repeatedly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the issue is not your VM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check the VM Power State<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the problem is not your VM but the cloud provider itself. Always confirm this first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>From the cloud panel:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Running + restarting \u2192 reboot loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stopped \u2192 start it once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid restarts \u2192 stop troubleshooting and inspect console<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access the VM Console (Very Important)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When SSH or RDP does not work , the console is your best source of truth. It shows exactly where the boot process is failing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/linux-kernel-panic-console-log.jpg.png\" alt=\"A close-up of a terminal screen showing a Linux kernel panic error and system boot logs.\" class=\"wp-image-2845\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/linux-kernel-panic-console-log.jpg.png 1080w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/linux-kernel-panic-console-log.jpg-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/linux-kernel-panic-console-log.jpg-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/linux-kernel-panic-console-log.jpg-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If SSH or RDP does not work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the VM console \/ serial console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This shows what the VM is failing on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Disk errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kernel panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/windows-server-boot-issue-fix-guide\/\">Windows recovery<\/a> screen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Endless loading or restarting<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Console access is the most important step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>If the VM Boots but Keeps Restarting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the VM appears to boot but crashes shortly after. In such cases , disk and log checks usually reveal the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Disk Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A full disk can stop important system files from loading and cause repeated reboots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A full disk can stop boot files from loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linux:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Root (\/) full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\/boot full (very common after kernel updates)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>System drive full<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update rollback failing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A full disk alone can cause a reboot loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check System Logs (Basic Level)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Logs explain why the system is restarting. You don\u2019t need to understand every line , just look for repeating errors.<br><br>You don\u2019t need to read everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Linux:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Look for disk, kernel, or mount errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Errors repeating after each reboot are key<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blue screen flashes then restarts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic restart hides the real error<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Logs usually explain why the reboot happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Linux VM Reboot Loop Fixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Linux reboot loops are often related to kernel or filesystem problems , especially after updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Boot Using an Older Kernel (Safe Method)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Linux was updated recently, the newest kernel may be broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If Linux updated recently:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boot using an older working kernel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This often brings the VM online immediately<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The latest kernel may be broken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Older kernel is still stable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use recovery mode unless needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix a Corrupted or Failed Kernel<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kernel corruption usually happens when updates fail or the VM reboots during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signs:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kernel panic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update failed midway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VM rebooted during kernel install<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix approach:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boot with older kernel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reinstall the broken kernel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove failed kernel versions carefully<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Never remove the kernel you are currently using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fix Filesystem Errors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Forced shutdowns can leave the filesystem in an unsafe state, triggering reboot loops for data protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If the VM was force stopped:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Filesystem may be inconsistent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boot stops to protect data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Filesystem checks often fix reboot loops caused by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Power loss<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forced shutdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Host crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Windows VM Reboot Loop Fixes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows reboot loops usually appear after updates , crashes or system file corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Advanced Boot Options<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advanced Boot Options allow Windows to repair itself without manual disk work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If Windows won\u2019t load:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter Advanced Boot Options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Startup Repair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe Mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many Windows reboot loops are fixed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Repair the Boot Disk Using Another VM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Windows cannot fix itself , repairing the boot disk externally is the safest method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attach-vm-disk-repair-concept.png.png\" alt=\"A conceptual diagram showing a virtual disk being detached from a broken VM and attached to a healthy VM for repair.\" class=\"wp-image-2844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attach-vm-disk-repair-concept.png.png 1080w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attach-vm-disk-repair-concept.png-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attach-vm-disk-repair-concept.png-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/attach-vm-disk-repair-concept.png-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If Windows cannot repair itself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stop the broken VM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Detach its boot disk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attach it to a healthy Windows VM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run disk and system repairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reattach it to the original VM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This method is safe and widely used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Blue Screen (BSOD) Reboot Loops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows often hides crash details by restarting automatically after a blue screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Windows often:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crashes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatically restarts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hides the error<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Console or serial logs reveal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Driver failures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disk errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kernel crashes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once identified , the fix becomes clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When to Use Rescue \/ Recovery Mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rescue mode should be used only when normal recovery options fail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use rescue mode if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VM never reaches login<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boot disk is corrupted<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Firewall locks you out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rescue mode lets you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access disks safely<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix files manually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recover data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Avoid changing things blindly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When You Should Stop and Contact Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some issues are infrastructure-level and cannot be fixed from inside the VM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact support if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VM fails even in rescue mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disk shows hardware-level errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple VMs fail at the same time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Send support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>VM ID or name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What changed before the issue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Console error messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steps you already tried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This speeds up resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Prevent VM Reboot Loops in the Future<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good maintenance habits can prevent most reboot loop issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/secure-cloud-server-monitoring.jpg.png\" alt=\"A professional image of a server room with green status lights representing a stable and healthy virtual environment.\" class=\"wp-image-2843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/secure-cloud-server-monitoring.jpg.png 1080w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/secure-cloud-server-monitoring.jpg-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/secure-cloud-server-monitoring.jpg-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/hosteager.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/secure-cloud-server-monitoring.jpg-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple habits prevent most issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid forced shutdowns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor disk space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean old Linux kernels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reboot only after updates finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test updates on staging VMs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take snapshots before major changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Prevention is easier than recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Checklist: VM Reboot Loop Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this checklist when you are in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check provider status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stop repeated reboots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open VM console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check disk space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review logs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try older kernel (Linux)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use recovery options (Windows)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use rescue mode if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact support with details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769851957219\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What causes a VM to reboot continuously?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Failed updates, disk errors, kernel crashes, or corrupted boot files.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769851980320\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a reboot loop fix itself?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Sometimes, but repeated reboots can make it worse.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769852019825\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is rebooting again and again dangerous?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It can corrupt disks further.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769852022114\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can a full disk cause a reboot loop?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, very commonly on both Linux and Windows.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1769852069874\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should I detach the boot disk?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Only if normal recovery fails.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A VM in a reboot loop can look scary but it can usually be fixed. Stay calm, follow the steps and don\u2019t make sudden changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most importantly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Console first, panic last.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a virtual machine keeps restarting again and again , it is usually stuck in a reboot loop. This situation looks serious , but in most cases , the root cause can be found and fixed step by step without panic. 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