How to Fix the Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop

If your Windows 10 device is caught in an automatic repair loop, you’ll need to take specific steps to get it back up and running. Fortunately, there are several methods you can try to resolve this issue.

Boot into Recovery Mode

The first step is to boot your device into the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). This can be done by restarting your computer and pressing the appropriate key (usually F11 or F12) to enter the boot menu. From there, select the “Troubleshoot” option.

Choose Your Operating System

Once in the “Troubleshoot” menu, select “Advanced Options.” This will bring up a list of recovery tools, including “Startup Repair.” Before running Startup Repair, you’ll need to select the operating system you want to restore. This is important, as your device may have multiple OS installations.

Perform System Restore

After selecting the correct operating system, the Startup Repair tool will attempt to fix any issues causing the automatic repair loop. If this doesn’t work, you can try performing a System Restore. In the “Advanced Options” menu, select “System Restore” and follow the on-screen instructions to revert your system to a previous, working state.

Run System File Checker and CHKDSK

If System Restore doesn’t resolve the issue, you can try using the built-in System File Checker (SFC) and CHKDSK utilities. Access these tools by selecting “Command Prompt” from the “Advanced Options” menu, then running the following commands:

sfc /scannow (to check and repair system files)
chkdsk /r c: (to check and repair disk errors)

After running these commands, restart your device and see if the automatic repair loop has been resolved.