PC is stuck in the Automatic Repair loop and won't start
Your PC is stuck in a restart loop because Windows can't start. Force restart three times to reach recovery options, then run Startup Repair. That fixes most cases in under 20 minutes.
The Automatic Repair loop happens when Windows detects a problem during startup but can't fix it, so it keeps trying over and over. A file got corrupted, a driver broke, or the power cut out during an important operation. The fix is to force restart a few times to reach the recovery menu, then run the built-in Startup Repair tool. That works for most cases.
- ✓Know whether this started after a power cut, a forced restart, or a Windows update
- ✓Be ready to force restart your computer multiple times
- ✓Have a Windows installation USB or disk available if needed (though not necessary)
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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 must force restart.
- Not writing down error codes when Startup Repair fails. Those codes help us diagnose what's really broken.
- Assuming the hard drive is dead without trying Startup Repair first. Most loops are software problems, not hardware failures.
Signs you need professional help
- Startup Repair ran but says it found errors it cannot fix, you can't reach recovery options after five force restarts, or Safe Mode won't load.
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