starting currently on Automatic Repair

[DQuell]

On my Windows 11 I can't get it to start it keeps going back to Automatic Repair and I don't know what else I can do

[Hawks_Eye]

Hi @DQuell 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

Thanks for posting your query! We're here to help you get back up and running.

If your Windows 11 PC is repeatedly booting into Automatic Repair and not successfully starting, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:

 

Steps to Resolve Automatic Repair Loop:

Perform a System Restore:

• Use the system restore option to revert your computer to a prior state before the problem started.
• During the Automatic Repair screen, select "Advanced options."
• Go to "Troubleshoot" -> "Advanced options" -> "System Restore."
• Choose a restore point before the issue started, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Startup Repair:

• In the "Advanced options" menu, select "Troubleshoot" -> "Advanced options" -> "Startup Repair."
• Allow Windows to attempt to fix startup issues automatically.

Check Disk for Errors:

• Boot to the "Advanced options" menu and select "Command Prompt."
• Type chkdsk C: /f /r and press Enter to check and repair file system errors.

Boot into Safe Mode:

• From "Advanced options," choose "Startup Settings" -> "Restart."
• Once the PC restarts, press the appropriate key (usually F4) to boot into Safe Mode.
• In Safe Mode, you can delete problematic drivers or software that might be causing the issue.

Disable Automatic Startup Repair:

• Open the Command Prompt from the "Advanced options" menu.
• Type bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No and press Enter.

Rebuild the Boot Configuration Data (BCD):

• Open Command Prompt from the "Advanced options."
• Type the following commands one by one:
  bootrec /fixmbr
  bootrec /fixboot boot
  rec /scanos
  bootrec /rebuildbcd
• Restart your PC.

Check for Problems with Updates:

• If you recently installed an update and suspect it's the cause, you can uninstall it in Safe Mode under "Settings" -> "Update & Security" -> "View update history."

Reset PC:

• As a last resort, use the "Reset this PC" option from "Advanced options" -> "Troubleshoot."
• You can choose to keep your personal files or remove everything.

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Hawks_Eye