How to fix automatic repair loop in Windows 10 | IT PRO

You can use automatic repair in systems that run Windows 8 and above. This is a Windows system-recovery tool that troubleshoots and diagnoses common boot errors you might encounter.

It’s usually triggered automatically if your system fails to boot for two consecutive attempts. Once activated, this tool will run several diagnostic tests to self-repair and detect any problems that are preventing your device from successfully booting.

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However, sometimes this automatic repair tool will enter an endless reboot loop instead of fixing your boot issues. Users are left with a blue screen of death or a black screen, in most cases. Since there’s no option to stop or delay this reboot, any unsaved data will be irrevocably lost.

There are many reasons why the tool gets stuck in the dreaded automatic repair loop. This could be due to missing or corrupted systems files, including problems with Windows Registry, incompatible hard drives, file corruption in Windows Boot Manager, or even a faulty Windows update. 

Here are some obvious signs that you need to look out for which show your Windows automatic repair utility has failed.

Signs you ran into Windows automatic repair loop:

  • Your device shows a simple black screen with an error message that says “Diagnosing your PC” or “Preparing automatic repair” 

  • The “Preparing automatic repair” message appears on a black screen, but with no indication of progress

  • A blue screen shows with the message “Automatic repair couldn’t repair your PC” or “Your PC did not start correctly”

Windows automatic repair loop fixes

The solutions for fixing the Windows automatic repair loop can vary significantly, depending on if you’re dealing with a black or blue error screen message.