Windows 10: Stuck in Automatic Repair loop

Discus and support Stuck in Automatic Repair loop in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; When I turn the PC on it Preparing Automatic Repair, then shows a bit of static across the middle of the screen, then says Diagnosing your PC, then... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Bianca Sadler, Jan 26, 2025.

  1. Stuck in Automatic Repair loop


    When I turn the PC on it Preparing Automatic Repair, then shows a bit of static across the middle of the screen, then says Diagnosing your PC, then takes me to the blue Automatic Repair screen.I've restarted multiple times.Ive gone into Troubleshooting and Advanced and tried Resetting but it says Problem Resetting PC.Tried System Restore but it says no restore points have been created.Tried the command prompt wmic path softwarelicensingservice get OA3xOriginalProductKey but it says Description = Not found.I've tried uninstalling updates but it says 'we ran into a problem and wont be able to un

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    Bianca Sadler, Jan 26, 2025
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  2. Remon Ont Win User

    Windows 10 is stuck in Automatic Repair loop

    Hi Robert,

    Automatic Repair loop is a feature designed to help you fix some PC issues in Windows. It might fail to work sometimes and stuck in a startup repair loop in Windows 10.

    The two most common cases of the Windows Automatic Repair loop issue are:

    1. Windows Automatic Repair stuck on a black screen with "Preparing Automatic Repair" error message.

    2. Windows Automatic Repair failed and said, "Automatic repair couldn't repair your PC".

    We suggest that you try the solutions provided by community experts on this
    link
    and let us know how it goes.

    We will wait for your response.
     
    Remon Ont, Jan 26, 2025
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  3. Stuck on automatic repair loop

    Hi Gurupad,



    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.



    We apologize for the inconvenience that you have stuck on automatic repair loop after upgrade to Windows 10, we will help you to resolve this issue.



    Step 1: I suggest you to install Windows 10 using the media creation tool:

    Installing Windows 10 using the media creation tool



    Step 2: After installing Windows 10, perform an Automatic Repair.

    Perform the Automatic repair:


    • When your computer starts, wait for the manufacturer logo to check the option for boot menu, it will usually be
      F12.

    • The boot menu key might differ with each manufacturer. If you are unable to find the boot menu key, you may refer the user manual.

    • Restart the computer, when the manufacturer's logo is displayed, keep pressing the
      Boot menu option key to enter the boot menu and change the boot option to
      CD\DVD ROM.

    • After you boot your computer using Windows 8 DVD, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.

    • Select the correct time and
      Keyboard type
      .

    • Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner

    • Click on Troubleshooting, advanced option and then click
      Automatic repair.




    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 26, 2025
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  4. Graeme.P Win User

    Stuck in Automatic Repair loop

    Automatic repair loop

    Hi there, thanks for your question.

    Here are the steps I generally recommend to fix automatic repair boot loops:

    Use Check Disk Utility

    Fix Boot and Rebuild BCD via Command Prompt

    Restore Windows Registry

    Delete the Problematic File

    Disable Automatic Startup Repair

    Check Device Partition and OsdevicePartition

    Perform Refresh or Reset Your PC

    These steps are listed in detail with instructions in the below article:

    https://www.technology.org/2017/11/14/7-ways-fi...

    If you're still experiencing issues after these steps, please let me know and I'll see what else we can try! Thanks!

    Note: Non-Microsoft websites are linked. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
    on the site before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Graeme.P, Jan 26, 2025
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