Fixing The Automatic Repair Loop In Windows – A Quick Guide

Many IT professionals and users encounter the dreaded Windows automatic repair loop, often leading to frustration and wasted time. After troubleshooting this issue multiple times, I’d like to share a working solution that has helped me and might help you too.

Issue:

🔹 Windows automatic repair fails with the error:

📂 Log file: `C:\WINDOWS\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt`

Solution:

Follow these steps in Command Prompt (Repair Mode):

1. Open Command Prompt in repair mode.

2. Run a disk check:

chkdsk C: /f /r

3. Repair the boot configuration by running these commands:

bootrec /fixmbr 
bootrec /fixboot 
bootrec /scanos 
bootrec /rebuildbcd

4. Check and repair system files with:

sfc /scannow

5. Disable the automatic repair loop using:

bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No

6. Restart your machine.

⚠️ Note: If the problem persists, it could be a hardware issue, such as a failing hard drive. In that case, check your storage device and consider replacing it if necessary.

What Undercode Say

The Windows automatic repair loop is a common yet frustrating issue that can disrupt productivity. The steps outlined above provide a systematic approach to resolving this problem using Command Prompt tools. Here are some additional commands and tips to further troubleshoot and maintain your system:

Check Disk Health: Use the following command to check the health of your hard drive:
```
wmic diskdrive get status 
```
If the status is not “OK,” consider backing up your data and replacing the drive.

Rebuild BCD Manually: If `bootrec /rebuildbcd` fails, manually rebuild the Boot Configuration Data (BCD):

bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup 
attrib -s -h -r c:\boot\bcd 
ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old 
bootrec /rebuildbcd

Check for Corrupted Files: Use the Deployment Imaging Service and Management Tool (DISM) to repair the Windows image:
```
dism /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /restorehealth 
```
Disable Automatic Repair Permanently: If you want to disable automatic repair permanently, use:
```
bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No 
```
Boot into Safe Mode: If the issue persists, boot into Safe Mode to isolate the problem:
```
bcdedit /set {default} safeboot minimal 
```
Check Event Logs: Use the Event Viewer to identify specific errors:
```
eventvwr.msc 
```

For more advanced troubleshooting, consider using tools like `Sysinternals Suite` or referencing Microsoft’s official documentation:
– Microsoft Support: Advanced Startup Options
– Sysinternals Suite

By combining these commands and tools, you can effectively diagnose and resolve the automatic repair loop issue while maintaining the overall health of your Windows system.

References:

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