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7 Quick Fixes for Windows 10 Stuck in Automatic Repair Loop
Surefire solutions to boot into your PC normally
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10 comes witha series of repair tools, with the Automatic Repair being one of the most effective. Unfortunately, many users are complaining that Windows 10 gets stuck in the Automatic Repair loop.
This can be frustrating as it prevents you from booting into your PC. Fortunately, it is not an issue that is impossible to fix, and we will show you to get past it in this guide.
What causes the automatic repair loop in Windows 10?
It is usually difficult to pinpoint the reason Windows 10 gets stuck in the Automatic Repair loop. However, when considered closely, you can trace the issue to one of the factors below:
What to do if You Get Stuck on the Automatic Repair Loop on Windows 10
1. Disable Automatic Repair
The quickest way around this issue is to disable the Automatic Repair tool causing the problem. After running the last command on the list, close the Command Prompt window and restart your PC.
2. Repair boot files and memory sectors
Since Windows 10 usually gets stuck in the Automatic Repair loop when you boot your PC, the problem might be caused by your boot files or hard disk. The solution is to repair these two important components and restart your PC.
3. Repair system files in Safe Mode
In some cases, Windows 10 gets stuck in the Automatic Repair loop because it encountered an issue and it is trying to fix itself. However, the problem worsens if the system image needed for the repair is also faulty.
This is where the DISM command comes in. It repairs and restores any faulty system image. On the other hand, the SFC command helps fix any other broken or corrupt system files.
4. Disable early launch anti-malware protection
Windows 10 has a lot of protective features to keep your PC secure. One of them is the early launch of anti-malware protection.
But some users have found this feature to be why Windows 10 gets stuck in the Automatic Repair loop. Disabling the feature should fix this problem.
5. Restore the registry
Another possible cause of this problem is a corrupt registry. The quickest way to make sure Windows 10 does get stuck in the Automatic Repair loop, in this case, is to restore the registry to default.
6. Perform a system restore
If Windows 10 start getting stuck on the Automatic Repair loop after making some changes to your PC, the best thing to do is to perform a system restore. This will restore your PC to a point when it was working normally.
7. Reset your PC
If the solutions above fail to prevent Windows 10 from getting stuck in the Automatic Repair loop, you might have to reset your PC to default.
Fortunately, you have the option to keep your files. However, if you have a backup of your crucial files, it is advised to remove the files.
With this, we can conclude this article on how to fix the Windows 10 stuck in Automatic Repair loop issue. If you still can’t solve the problem after applying the fixes in this guide, you might need toperform a clean install of Windows 10.
Feel free to let us know in the comments below if you encountered any issues while applying the fixes in this guide.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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