Imagine you try to start your computer but it shows Windows Preparing Automatic Repair message. Even when you restart the same message appears. Does this situation sound familiar? If yes, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we have brought you the best methods to get you out of this loop. Read on to find more.
Is your computer stuck in a loop showing an error message Preparing Automatic Repair or Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC? Follow this guide and you can boot in your Windows again safely.
We have compiled the easiest, most effective, and safest methods that you can use to resolve computers stuck showing the Windows Preparing Automatic Repair message.
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Hard Reboot can resolve many issues and is the easiest and safest to perform. It is the least risky method so try it first. To perform a hard reboot.
If the issue is not resolved move on to the next method.
Try using another boot device like Live Linux USB or another hard drive with a working Windows installation. This is to check whether the device can boot using another OS. If the device can boot up then the problem is specific to your Windows Installation, but if it is still unable to boot it is highly likely that there are issues with the hardware.
In case, you suspect hardware issues, here is how you can confirm it.
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If there are no hardware issues but the Windows installation is faulty follow the following methods to resolve the problem.
Booting into safe mode does not resolve the problem but helps identify the cause of the problem and helps perform other methods with ease. To boot into safe mode.
After entering Safe mode you can perform troubleshooting methods as follows.
A corrupt, damaged, or missing system file can also cause your PC to stuck showing the Preparing Automatic Repair issue. To resolve this it is important to keep the system healthy.
You can do so by the following steps
Run SFC Scan
SFC or System File checker checks the system file integrity and repairs in case problems are found. The steps to run an SFC scan are as follows.
If the problem isn’t resolved or no problem was found move on to the next step.
Run DISM
DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) is a command line utility in Windows OS that services and manages Windows images (WIM files). It can repair Windows images, restore system health, and can also perform other maintenance tasks. This is particularly useful for customizing Windows installations or repairing corrupted system files. To use DISM to restore system health follow the steps.
Once the process is completed restart your system to check if the problem is resolved.
Note: In case, the DISM is not able to retrieve the necessary files, you may need to provide the necessary source for the repair files. This can be a Windows Installation DVD or USB drive containing Windows Installation files etc.
When the size of the system reserved partition is inadequate and the partition becomes almost full it can cause problems with the system file execution and in such cases, it is best to extend the size of this partition. You can do this, just follow the steps as shown below.
If nothing else works the last option you can try is by resetting your PC. Although, in modern computers, you can reset your PC without removing any data it is still better to be safe and make a backup of the data before proceeding. To reset your computer follow the steps.
Follow the on-screen process to finish the process.
By following the simple 7 methods you should be able to resolve the issue of Windows Preparing Automatic Repair loop during boot. If you are still unable to resolve the issue, it is best to contact your PC Service Center.
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