Why is my Xbox turning on but not working?

If your console won’t turn on, it may simply need a power reset. Often, power issues are due to the power supply resetting after a power surge. Plug the cord back into the console, and then press the Xbox button  on the front of the console.

How do I hard reset my Xbox one?

How to reset your console

Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info.
Select Reset console.
On the Reset your console? screen, you’ll see three options: Reset and remove everything. This option resets the console to factory settings.

How do I reboot my Xbox?

Turn off your console by pressing the Xbox button  on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely. Unplug the console’s power cable….Topics

Press and hold the Xbox button  in the center of your Xbox One controller to open the Power Center.
Select Restart console.
Select Restart.

What is hard reset vs factory reset?

A factory reset relates to the rebooting of the entire system, while hard resets relates to the resetting of any hardware in the system. Factory Reset: Factory resets are generally done to remove the data entirely from a device, the device is to be started again and requires the need of re installation of the software.

Why does Xbox take so long to restart?

When your console is set to energy-saving power mode, it will take quite a bit longer to load to the Dashboard then when your console is set to Instant-on mode. Press and hold the power button on your Xbox One console for 10 seconds. Once your console is powered off, unplug the power cord.

How do you fix too long to start?

How can I fix Took too long to start error on Xbox One?

Check the status of Xbox Live services.
Start the app again.
Restart your console.
Change your region settings.
Try installing apps and games on your internal hard drive.
Remove the problematic game and your Xbox account.
Restore factory defaults.
Clear Persistent Storage.