Stuck on automatic repair loop on Windows 11

July 2024 · 8 minute read
Bypass automatic repair loop

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    • Windows 11 users dread the blue screen that appears when there is a problem with their operating system. Particularly, when the laptop freezes and the Windows 11 OS fails to respond for some time. 

    In such situations, when there is a problem with Windows, you are likely to receive an alert. It comes in the form of a display indicating that your device is preparing automatic repair. 

    It will then show a black screen. Automatic repair is a feature that appears on your operating system that helps analyze issues that prevent your device from booting properly. 

    Is my device really stuck on automatic repair loop?

    There are a couple of tell-tale signs that you can use to tell whether your device is indeed stuck on the automatic repair loop. The error often occurs after making a Windows update or when your device shuts down unexpectedly.

    Some of the main characteristics include:

    What causes the Windows 11 automatic repair loop to occur?

    There are a couple of reasons why the Windows 11 automatic repair loop occurs. The main one is because the operating system is unable to boot. This applies to Windows 10 users who are stuck on automatic repair loop too.

    It could also be because there is a malicious file in your device that is preventing you from accessing it. Faulty peripheral devices, a virus attack, and missing drivers for updated devices could also contribute to this menace.

    However, this should not be a major concern for you. We have provided detailed methods that will help you overcome this challenge. 

    What can I do if Windows 11 is stuck on automatic repair loop?

    1. Remove problematic files

  • Run Command Prompt and key in the following commands:
  • Key in the following commands and press Enter after entering each one:
  • Then, restart your device and check whether the problem has been resolved.

    • 2. Access the boot menu through the Command Prompt

  • Select the Troubleshoot option and then open Advanced options.
  • Then, select Command Prompt from the various options that will be displayed.
  • Key in the following commands, when the Command Prompt window pops up:

    • However, users are also advised to use the chkdsk command with bootrec.exe when faced with the automatic repair loop in Windows 11. This command diagnoses the metadata of the hard disk or errors if any. 

  • Key in the following commands to use the chkdsk command:
  • Finally, restart your device and check whether the issue has been remedied.

    • 3. Boot your device in Safe Mode

  • Click on Troubleshoot, then select the Advanced options, and click on Startup Settings on your Windows 11 PC.
  • Select the option to Restart.
  • When your PC restarts, choose the Enable Safe Mode with Networking option from the list. Your Windows 11 computer will start in Safe Mode.
  • In the Safe Mode, you may feel that there is a driver issue in the software you are using. In this case, visit the manufacturer’s website and install the updated driver.
  • Then, press the Windows key and choose Command Prompt from the start menu and key in the following command:

    • DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /restorehealth

  • Windows 11 will begin restoring the health of your PC which will take some time.
  • Once this cleanup is done, restart your Windows 11 PC and install the driver you’ve just downloaded.

    • The System File Checker can only detect and correct the corrupted file system using the Windows 11 recovery image. However, the SFC command is not able to diagnose the issue if there are corrupted files in the replacement image.

    In such a situation you will need to make use of the Deployment Image Servicing and Management to fix the install.

    4. Reset your device

  • Use the Troubleshoot menu, and select Reset your PC displayed from the available options.
  • This will automatically initiate the resetting process.
  • Give the process some time then, restart your device and check whether the problem is still there.

    • If the automatic repair loop constantly appears on your device, then you might need to reset it. This helps you remove unwanted files from your drive.

    5. Run the Windows Startup Repair

  • Navigate to the Advanced option from the blue screen and press the Enter key.
  • Then, press the Troubleshoot button and choose Advanced options.
  • Finally, choose the Startup Repair option and this will allow Windows 11 to diagnose the issue.
  • Wait for some time until the diagnosing process is complete. Now restart the PC and try again.

    • 6. Restore Windows Registry 

  • Open the Command Prompt and key in the following command, then press Enter:

    • copy c:\windows\system32\config\RegBack* c:\windows\system32\config

  • Select all files displayed and press the Enter key again.
  • Exit the cmd and reboot your device.

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    Windows 11 comes with the Windows registry that is in place to ensure that the operating system is functioning at an optimum level. Therefore, making changes in the registry poses a threat, ultimately triggering the automatic repair loop on your PC.

    7. System Restore your device

  • Click on Advanced options.
  • Then, select the System Restore option from the menu.
  • Follow the on-screen instruction and begin the Windows installation process.
  • Now restart your PC and check whether the issue has been resolved.

    • In the event that you are unable to boot Windows 11 on your device, it is recommended to boot your PC through the Windows installer DVD or USB drive. 

    If you’re getting a blue screen on startup, you might be able to fix the problem by performing a System Restore.

    Here’s what to do if System Restore did not complete successfully in Windows. Yes, despite the guide touching on Windows 10 devices, it also works on the latest OS.

    Read more about this topic

    8. Hard Reboot Windows

  • Press and hold the computer’s Power button for a couple of seconds; your device will go off automatically.
  • If some lights are still on, unplug the power cable from the charging port or the central processing unit (CPU).
  • Wait for a minute and use the Power button to switch on the computer again.

    • This is one of the easiest and simplest methods that you can use to try and resolve the automatic repair loop issue on Windows 11. It is basically switching your device off and turning it back on again.

    9. Disable Automatic Repair Tool

  • Open the Windows boot troubleshooting menu.
  • Select Advanced repair options and choose Troubleshoot. Then click on Advanced options and select the Command Prompt.
  • Key in the following command when the Command Prompt opens, then press Enter: bcdedit
  • Check the values for identifier and recoveryenabled. The identifier value should be set to default and recoveryenabled should be Yes.
  • Then, key in the following command and press Enter:

    • bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no

  • This will disable the automatic boot repair. If the command doesn’t work, try using this command as an alternative and press Enter: 

    • bcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled no

  • Finally, restart your device and check whether the problem has been resolved. 

    • This method can only work for you if your Windows is functioning properly. Disabling it allows you to boot your device without the automatic loop in Windows 11 appearing. 

    You can also use this method to determine whether your Windows 11 has any problem.

    10. Reinstall Windows

    If all of the above methods have not worked for you, then you will definitely have to reinstall Windows 11 on your device. You can opt to reinstall it through the operating system. 

    In this case, select the option to reinstall Windows 11 from cloud download or restore it locally.

    As you can see, there are a couple of plausible methods available that you can use to fix the automatic repair loop issue on your device.

    We have presented you with methods that are pretty basic to accomplish, to more complex ones that could even pose threats to your operating system. 

    Which of the above fixes helped you bypass the automatic repair loop? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

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