PC stuck in the Automatic Repair loop and won't start
Your PC is caught in a restart loop because Windows can't start normally. This almost always fixes: restart the computer three times to get to recovery options, then click 'Troubleshoot' and run 'Startup Repair'. If that doesn't work in two tries, restart into Safe Mode and a full restart clears it.
The Automatic Repair loop happens when Windows detects something wrong at startup but can't fix it on its own, so it keeps trying. It's a file that got corrupted, a driver that's broken, or the power cutting out during an update. The fix is to restart a few times to reach the recovery menu, then run the built-in Startup Repair tool. That fixes 90 percent of cases. If that doesn't work, Safe Mode can help you remove what's causing the problem.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Letting the computer sit on the repair screen for hours thinking it will eventually work. It won't, you need to force restart and reach the recovery menu
- Not writing down error codes when Startup Repair fails. If you need more help, those codes tell us what's really broken
- Assuming the hard drive is dead without trying Startup Repair first. Most loops are software problems, not hardware
Signs you need professional help
- Startup Repair ran but says it found errors it cannot fix You can't reach the recovery options after five force restarts Safe Mode won't load or restarts immediately when you try to boot it
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