If you’re stuck in the dreaded “Preparing Automatic Repair” loop on your Windows 10 device, there’s a way to bypass this process and get your system back up and running. The Automatic Repair feature in Windows 10 is designed to automatically detect and fix startup issues, but sometimes it can get stuck in an endless loop, preventing your computer from booting properly.
Disable Automatic Repair at Startup
To skip the Preparing Automatic Repair process and get your Windows 10 device to boot normally, you can disable the Automatic Repair feature. Here’s how:
- Press F8 repeatedly while your computer is starting up to access the Windows Boot Options menu.
- In the Boot Options menu, select “Troubleshoot”.
- From the Troubleshoot menu, select “Advanced Options”.
- In the Advanced Options menu, select “Command Prompt”.
- In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
bcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled No - Once the command has been executed, exit the Command Prompt and restart your computer.
This will disable the Automatic Repair feature, allowing your Windows 10 device to boot normally without getting stuck in the Preparing Automatic Repair loop.
Alternative Solutions
If disabling Automatic Repair doesn’t work, you can try other troubleshooting steps, such as:
- Performing a hard reboot by removing the battery and AC adapter, then holding the power button for 20 seconds.
- Booting into Safe Mode and running a system file check or registry repair.
- Reinstalling or resetting your Windows 10 operating system as a last resort.