PC developers provide multiple tools and software to ensure the smooth running of the Windows operating system. Still, there might come instances where your PC will face several technical issues. These might include booting errors or the Blue Screen of Death, etc. You can encounter such issues on any given day. Therefore, Microsoft embeds an efficient Automatic Startup Repair tool to fix these kinds of technical errors. By using it, you can repair your operating system in a quick Instant. But, many users have also faced situations where the Automatic Startup Repair could not repair their PC.
If your repair tool isn’t working, it sometimes will notify you of the following error messages:
- exe /fixboot access is denied Windows 10
- Windows 10 automatic repair failed log file c/windows/system32/logfiles/srt/srttrail.txt Windows 10
- Windows 10 automatic repair your pc did not start correctly
So if you too are facing something similar, this article will help you resolve it. Here we will look into the reason why Automatic Repair fails and how you can fix it. So, let us begin.
Why Does Automatic Startup Repair fail?
There are several reasons that trigger the failure. Check them out down below:
- The first and most common reason could be a corrupt primary boot partition due to malware.
- In some scenarios, users need to fix many BSOD errors manually. These kinds of errors are very critical, and usually, Windows cannot fix them.
- Bad sectors on Hard disk drive.
- Registry Editor values are incorrect.
- Insufficient space or faulty RAM.
- Frequent power failure.
Solutions to fix the failed Automatic Startup Repair
Here is a curated list of solutions that are proven to help troubleshoot the issue of Automatic Repair failure.
1. Run Command prompt
If your PC has been dealing with a booting error, then the in-built command prompt tool can be effective. All you have to do is run specific commands in Command Prompt. This should resolve the booting issue and make your Automatic Startup Repair work smoothly. Here are the following steps you’ll need to follow:
From the login screen, click Shutdown, then hold down the Shift key while selecting Restart.
Click Start > Settings > Update & security > Recovery > under Advanced Startup, click Restart now.
Open the Troubleshoot>Advanced Options and choose the “Command Prompt” tool.
Now, you’ll have to input the following command lines below. Keep pressing the Enter key after each command to run them.
- bootrec /rebuildbcd
- bootrec /fixmbr
- bootrec /fixboot
- bootrec /ScanOs
In addition to it, you can also try running chkdsk commands too. For performing these commands, you need to have knowledge of drive letters for each of your hard drive partitions.
In the Command Prompt, enter the below-given lines:
- chkdsk /r c:
- chkdsk /r d:
Note that while running the command, you must use letters that match your PC’s hard drive partitions or your main partition where your OS is stored. Also, remember that you’ll need to carry out the chkdsk command for each hard drive partition.
Restart the PC and see if it resolved the issue. In general, the commands mentioned earlier are most effective in fixing problems related to MBR & BCD. It helps your system to boot normally.
2. Run Safe Mode
Another workable solution to resolve the issue immediately is using Safe Mode on your system. Safe Mode loads only necessary startup services. Thus, you can boot the system without hassle and detect and remove any faulty applications or drivers. These faulty apps or drivers can be the reason for the Automatic Startup Repair failure. Follow these steps to perform the solution:
Hold the Shift key while clicking Restart from Shut down or sign out menu.
Tap on Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings and tap on the Restart button.
After the PC restarts, a list of options will be shown. Select 4 or F4 or Fn+F4 (following the on-screen instructions) to start the PC in Safe Mode. If using the Internet, select 5 or F5 or Fn+F5 for Safe Mode with Networking.
Once Safe Mode is on, download the updated driver version of the ones causing the problem. You can easily download the updated driver version from the official website of the manufacturer. Further, you can save it to a USB flash drive.
Tap on the Windows and X keys at the same time. A list would pop up, and select the Command Prompt(Running it as admin) from it.
Write the below-given command line and run it by pressing the Enter key:
- DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image/RestoreHealth
This process would take around 15 minutes or more to complete. Make sure not to interrupt the process in between.
Once the process has been completed, perform a restart on your PC.
When the system restarts, install the downloaded driver. Check whether the issue has been resolved.
You might find this particular solution a bit tricky. It is so because you must first detect or find those faulty drivers to perform the process.
3. Disable the Anti-Virus program
Many are not aware of the fact that newly installed antivirus or anti-malware programs might hinder the smooth functioning of Automatic Startup Repair.
If your system is in a similar scenario, disable the anti-virus software. But, as you would not be able to log onto the system, you can do it via recovery mode. Follow the below-mentioned steps to perform the solution:
Step 1: Booting back into the Windows Recovery Environment utilizing said instructions above, select Troubleshoot>Advanced Options and press on the Startup Settings.
Step 2: Select the Restart button. It will display multiple Startup Settings on your screen.
Step 3: You may find the option: Disable Early Launch AntiMalware Protection in the 8th setting.
Step 4: Again restart the system and see whether the same issue is still prevalent.
Do all the steps correctly to remove the “Startup Repair Couldn’t Repair Your PC” error message.
4. Default reset your PC
In cases where a third-party app or recent update is affecting the smooth functioning of the Windows Repair tool, resetting may help.
The system reset will configure your PC back to the default setting. This reset option will reinstall the Windows operating system and keeps your personal files, such as photos, music, videos or personal files. However, it will remove apps and drivers you installed and will also remove the changes you made to the settings. As a result, Automatic Startup Repair may start working normally without any errors.
5. Uninstall Faulty Updates
If the problem started right after installing a Windows update, uninstalling it will likely fix the issue. To do this, select Uninstall Updates. Then, uninstall the latest quality or feature update.
6. Use System Restore
If you’ve set up your system to create restore points, you may be able to revert the system to an older good configuration where this issue didn’t exist. To try this out,
- First, click on System Restore.
- Select the restore point to revert your system to and click on Next > Finish.
7. Disable Automatic Repair
You could also prevent startup repair from automatically running at boot. This can lead to a more direct error being shown(e.g., Bootmgr is missing), which may help you fix the problem. To do this,
- Click on Command Prompt.
- Enter
bcdeditto check your current boot entries. Check the identifier for Windows Boot Loader. It’ll be something likedefaultorcurrent. - Use this identifier to disable automatic repair.
bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled no - Restart your PC and check if anything has changed.
What to do if no solution works?
In case none of the solutions we mentioned above did the job for you, try a reliant third-party software. There are many system repair tools available on the market specifically designed to resolve most Windows errors.
Final words
Your PC might encounter multiple issues while you use it on a day-to-day basis. Most of them can be fixed by the provided tool of Automatic Startup Repair in Windows. So, ensure to keep the tool working fine. Follow any of the suitable solutions we mentioned above. It is suggested to detect the source of the issue first and then apply the most efficient solution for the best results.
Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.
