Five simple and quick methods to end your way through the Automatic Repair loop and gain back the access you have to your Windows 11 PC.
Automated Repair is a program in the Windows operating systems that can help to identify and fix problems that stop your system from starting up correctly. This tool is available in all Windows versions to allow users’ ease of accessibility should they want to use it and fix any unanticipated behavior on their own. Additionally, the tool will automatically start when your computer fails to start up properly three times in three consecutive days.
However that many computers get stuck at that Automatic Repair screen and instead of diagnosing the computer the user is left looking at a blank black screen and the loop isn’t breaking.
The issue, fortunately, isn’t due to the hardware itself, but is a software-related issue that is easily resolved by using the suggestions in this article.
There could exist more than one cause for this issue, and you may need to test multiple solutions to resolve the issue completely.
Before you begin to explore the solutions provided in this guide to fix the issue, it is essential to first understand how to access Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) since the majority of solutions in this guide will require that you do this.
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How to Enter Window Recovery Environment (WinRE)
The first step is to power on your system and when you hear the first sound of starting up hold and press the power button again for minimum 20 seconds to close the system. If you’re working on an Desktop computer, then you may also disconnect the power cord on your computer.
Then, repeat the procedure three times. Finally, after the fourth attempt, allow your computer to start without any interruption. This will start Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).
1. Start your device in Safe Mode
One of the main reasons why your device is stuck within The Automatic Repair tool is either damaged or corrupted third-party software or a malfunctioning software. Therefore, booting into Safe Mode will allow you to only run Microsoft services, and will help you determine whether the issue is caused by a third-party program or software.
After you have the Windows Recovery Environment has been installed, you will view the ‘Choose an Option’ screen. Click on the tile ‘Troubleshoot’ to continue.
From the screen titled ‘Troubleshoot’, select the ‘Advanced Options tile to continue.
On the screen titled ‘Advanced Options Find and click the tile titled ‘Startup Settings’ to proceed.
On another screen press the button ‘Restart’ in the lower right corner of the screen. This will start the Safe Mode on your computer.
2. Delete the Corrupted/Damaged File
In many cases it is the case that Startup Repair is not able to function properly because of a crucial boot file getting damaged or damaged. In a situation such a case, deleting this file can be a certain chance to fix the issue.
Then, you must enter into the Windows Recovery Environment using the instructions provided earlier in this guide.
Then, click the tile ‘Troubleshoot’ on the ‘Choose an Option screen to proceed.
From the screen titled ‘Troubleshoot’, select the ‘Advanced Options Tile to continue.
Then, on the “Troubleshoot” screen, find then click the Command Prompt’ tile to launch the Command Prompt.
On your Command Prompt screen, copy+paste or type the command below and press Enter at the keyboard in order to run it.
cd C:WindowsSystem32LogFilesSrtThen, paste or type the above-mentioned command, and then press Enter to continue.
cd c:windowssystem32driversTo delete the file that is problematic Copy or paste the command below and then press enter on the keyboard.
Delvsock.sysAfter the file has been successfully deleted. Restart your computer by shutting down your Command Prompt window or by entering the command below in the window.
shut down /rAfter restarting, you should check whether the issue is still present on your PC.
3. Rebuild the Boot Configuration Data and Run CHKDSK
According to the forum chatters on the official forums Many users have had success in resolving this issue by resetting their BCD on their systems. In addition using the CHKDSK command to find and repair bad sector on the hard disk is suggested.
Then, you must invoke first the Windows Recovery Environment using the instructions in this article.
Then, on the screen that says ‘Choose an option’ screen, select the ‘Troubleshoot’ option to continue.
Then, on the screen titled ‘Troubleshoot’, find and click on the Advanced Options Tile to proceed.
On the screen titled ‘Advanced Options Click on the “Command Prompt Tile’ to continue.
On your Command Prompt screen, type the commands below and then execute each one at a time.
bootrec.exe /rebuildbcdbootrec.exe /fixmbrbootrec.exe /fixbootAfter you have successfully completed all of the commands above then type in the commands below each one at a time and then perform the commands by hitting Enter at the keyboard following each command has been executed.
chkdsk /r cchkdsk /r dThen, restart your computer and verify whether the issue has been solved.
4. Restore your device using System Image Recovery
If you’ve experienced this issue following a third-party software installation or a major update, there is an excellent chance that this is the primary reason behind the problem. Therefore, you are able to get back access to your PC through restoring the device back to an earlier state using System Image Recovery.
When you’re within Windows Recovery Environment, click on the Windows Recovery Environment, locate and select the Troubleshoot option.
On another screen you can click the tile ‘Advanced option’ to proceed.
From the Advanced options screen, click the “System Image Recovery” tile to continue. The machine will then restart.
After restarting, the ‘System Image Recovery’ the screen will be displayed in your computer screen. Look for your account’s name under the section , and click on it to proceed.
The next page will prompt you to type in the password you used to sign in to your computer. Click to continue. Click the “Continue” tab to continue. If you do not have a password, just click the “Continue” button.
Then, on the ‘Select a System Image backup screen, select the radio button that is next to the ‘Use the most recent available image for your system’ selection and then click the next button to continue.
If you plan to restore the image of your system to a completely different machine it is necessary to partition and format the storage drive to conform to the design of the drives which you’re recovering the image from.
To do this, go to the ‘Format and Repartition the disk’ section, and then click on the ‘Exclude Disks to be excluded’ button. If the option is grayed out, select the option to install drivers that appears on the screen for installing the driver for the disks you’re recovering. After you’ve formatted the prior partitions or installed drivers on the drives that you are restoring, press the button ‘Next’ to continue.
Then, on another screen press the button ‘Finish’ to begin the backup restore process.
The restoration process is about to start on your computer and you should be patient as the process is completed. When the restoration process is complete it will display a prompt on the screen, asking to restart your PC. Click the Restart button to restart your computer and determine whether the issue remains there.
5. The Factory Reset of your computer
If you are unable to find a solution that is working As a last resort, you could completely erase your PC and eliminate the problem at the source. This will install Windows system on your PC and will also erase all files, folders and system settings, returning your PC to its original state.
To do this, on the “Choose an option’ screen in recovery mode, choose the option ‘Troubleshoot.
Then, click on the “Reset this PC” option that appears in the display.
In the next screen, you’ll need to decide between either conserving your personal data as they are and refreshing the system settings and apps or completely deleting your personal files and applications, as well as returning the system settings to the default.
The ‘Keep My Files option resets the system’s settings and applications to a different state, while keeping your files intact. The ‘Remove everything’ option will delete all of personal data, as well as applications and system settings and restore your computer to a new, clean state.
Select the machine you prefer to method on the ‘Reset this computer’ screen. For example, we’re selecting the ‘Remove everything option.
If you select one of the options listed on that screen before, you will have to choose the method of installing Windows for your Machine. You can choose the option ‘Cloud download’ to download new OS documents from Microsoft servers, or select ‘Local Reinstall’, in which Windows utilizes existing files on local storage to install Windows on your computer.
Select the option you prefer on the screen by clicking on it. Alternately, you can navigate with the arrow keys, and then enter using your keyboard. You will be able to choose a selection. We’ve selected the “Cloud download’ option in this case.
NOTE: None of the choices on this screen will require you to insert an installation media that is external to reinstall Windows.
In the next screen, you’ll need to select whether you want to delete your files just from the Windows installer drive or all of the drives. Select ‘Only the drive on which Windows has been installed’ choice that appears on the screen. Click it to select it. If not, select the option ‘All drives’ to delete the files from all drives.
Then, select the ‘Just delete my files option to erase your files. If you plan to give your computer away and you do not wish your data to be recovered Click on the ‘Fully Clean the driver’ option. Select the ‘Just delete all my data’ choice here.
It could take your Windows machine a couple of minutes to prepare everything; just wait until the next screen is displayed.
Then, Windows will list down the consequences of resets based on your preference settings. Take a look and then click the button ‘Reset’ in the lower right edge of your screen. This will begin the process.
After the process is completed the PC will start as a brand new computer and you won’t need to go through the “Preparing Automatic Repair’ screen anymore.
You’re welcome I hope that these solutions will assist you in fixing your Automatic Repair loop on your Windows 11 PC.