Understanding Automatic Repair Mode
Windows 10’s Automatic Repair Mode is a powerful tool designed to diagnose and fix common startup issues. When your system encounters problems booting up, this feature can be a lifesaver. But what if you need to manually activate it?
Steps to Enable Automatic Repair Mode
Restart your computer and interrupt the boot process three times in a row. This will typically trigger the Automatic Repair mode.
If that doesn’t work, you can access it through the Advanced Startup Options:
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Recovery
Under Advanced Startup, click “Restart now”
Once your computer restarts, you’ll be presented with the Advanced Startup Options menu.
Navigating the Advanced Startup Options
From the Advanced Startup Options menu:
Select “Troubleshoot”
Click on “Advanced options”
Choose “Startup Repair”
Windows will then attempt to diagnose and fix any issues preventing your system from booting correctly.
When to Use Automatic Repair Mode
Consider using Automatic Repair Mode when:
Your system won’t boot normally
You’re experiencing frequent blue screen errors
Windows updates are failing to install
Alternative Methods to Access Repair Options
If you can’t access the Advanced Startup Options menu, try these methods:
Use a Windows 10 installation media
Create a recovery drive on a working Windows 10 PC
Both of these options will allow you to access repair tools without booting into Windows.
Customizing Automatic Repair Settings
For advanced users, it’s possible to modify Automatic Repair settings using the Command Prompt:
Open Command Prompt as administrator
Type “bcdedit” and press Enter
Look for the “recoveryenabled” value under Windows Boot Loader
You can enable or disable Automatic Repair by changing this value.