Automatic Startup Repair is a built-in troubleshooting feature in Windows 10 and 11 that automatically runs when your computer fails to boot properly. While it can be helpful in fixing common startup issues, there may be times when you want to disable it, such as if you’re stuck in an infinite repair loop or prefer to troubleshoot the problem manually. In this article, we’ll show you how to disable Automatic Startup Repair using the Command Prompt.
Disabling Automatic Startup Repair Before Boot Issues Occur
If your computer is currently booting properly but you want to disable Automatic Startup Repair to prevent it from running in the future, follow these steps:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type bcdedit and press Enter. This will display the current boot configuration data (BCD).
Under the “Windows Boot Loader” section, note down the “identifier” value (e.g., “{default}”) and make sure the “recoveryenabled” value is set to “Yes”.
Type bcdedit /set {identifier} recoveryenabled No (replace {identifier} with the value you noted in step 3) and press Enter to disable Automatic Startup Repair.
Close Command Prompt and restart your computer.
Disabling Automatic Startup Repair from the Automatic Repair Screen
If your computer is stuck in the Automatic Repair loop and you can’t boot into Windows, you can still disable Automatic Startup Repair from the Automatic Repair screen:
Boot from a Windows installation media (DVD or USB drive).
When the “Install Windows” screen appears, click “Repair your computer”.
Select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Command Prompt”.
In the Command Prompt window, type bcdedit and press Enter. Note down the “identifier” value for the operating system you want to disable Automatic Startup Repair for.
Type bcdedit /set {identifier} recoveryenabled No (replace {identifier} with the value you noted in step 4) and press Enter.
Type exit and press Enter to close Command Prompt.
Click “Continue” to exit the recovery environment and attempt to boot into Windows.
Keep in mind that disabling Automatic Startup Repair doesn’t necessarily fix the underlying issue that’s preventing your computer from booting properly. If you’re still experiencing boot problems after disabling the feature, you may need to troubleshoot further using other methods, such as running a system file check (SFC) or checking for hardware issues.
In conclusion, disabling Automatic Startup Repair can be a useful troubleshooting step when dealing with boot problems in Windows 10 and 11. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily disable the feature using the Command Prompt, either before or after boot issues occur. Remember to always back up your important data before attempting any troubleshooting steps to avoid potential data loss.