If you’re experiencing issues with Windows 10’s Automatic Repair feature, don’t panic. There are several effective solutions to fix the “Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC” error and get your system back up and running. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through 10 proven methods to resolve the problem and get your Windows 10 device working smoothly again.
1. Remove External Devices and Restart
Sometimes, external devices like keyboards, mice, external hard drives, or USB drives can prevent your device from booting into Windows. Disconnect all external devices, including displays, and restart your computer. If you see the “Automatic Repair” screen, select “Restart” and see if your device can boot into Windows. If you see the “Startup Repair couldn’t repair your PC” screen, select “Shut down,” turn off your device, and turn it back on. If your device can boot into Windows after the restart, make sure to update the BIOS, Windows updates, and drivers to their latest versions to prevent future issues.
2. Use Startup Repair
The Startup Repair tool is designed to diagnose and fix issues that prevent your system from booting correctly. To use it:
1. Select “Advanced options” on the “Automatic Repair” screen.
2. In the “Choose an option” screen, select “Troubleshoot.”
3. In the “Troubleshoot” screen, select “Advanced options.”
4. Select “Startup Repair” and follow the on-screen instructions. Windows will attempt to locate and repair issues.
If your device can boot into Windows after the restart, make sure to update the BIOS, Windows updates, and drivers to their latest versions to prevent future issues.
3. System Restore
System Restore allows you to roll back your operating system to a previous state, overwriting files on your PC’s local drive and restoring your system to a time when everything was working. To use System Restore:
1. Click on “Advanced options” in the automatic repair blue screen.
2. Navigate to “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced Options” > “System Restore.”
3. Choose the restore point created right before the blue screen appeared (Windows 10 creates a system restore point each time it installs an update, driver, or app).
4. Click “Next” and wait until the restore process finishes, then restart your computer.
4. Run Built-in System Repair Tools
Windows offers built-in System File Checker and CHKDSK (check disk) utility tools to check and repair missing or corrupted system files. To access these tools:
1. Restart your PC and press the “F8” key (this will trigger the Windows troubleshooting menu).
2. Select “See advanced repair options.”
3. In the “Choose an option” menu, click “Troubleshoot.”
4. Under the “Troubleshoot” menu, select the “Advanced options” option.
5. Select “Command Prompt” in the “Advanced options.”
6. In the command prompt window, type “chkdsk /r c:” and hit Enter. This command will check your drive for errors using the CHKDSK utility and automatically repair them if possible.
7. Type “sfc /scannow” and hit Enter. This will check the integrity of Windows system files using the System File Checker tool.
8. Type “Exit” to close the Command prompt and restart your computer.
5. Boot into Safe Mode
Booting into Safe Mode can help you diagnose and fix issues with your Windows 10 installation. To boot into Safe Mode:
1. Choose “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings.”
2. Click the “Restart” button, and your computer should now restart and give you a list of options.
3. Choose “Enable Safe Mode” with Networking.
4. Once in Safe Mode, you can uninstall device drivers, roll back Windows 10 updates, remove viruses, and more.
6. Repair MBR and Rebuild the BCD
If the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is missing, corrupted, or not properly configured, Windows won’t be able to start. You can try repairing the MBR and rebuilding the BCD to fix the Windows Automatic Repair not working issue:
1. Insert the Windows bootable drive and boot from it.
2. Select your language preferences and click “Next.”
3. Press “Shift F10” to open Command Prompt.
4. Type the following commands and press “Enter” after each of them:
– bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd
– bootrec.exe /fixmbr
– bootrec.exe /fixboot
5. Type “exit” and press “Enter” after completing each command successfully.
6. Restart your PC to see if the “Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC” error disappeared.
7. Disable Early Launch Anti-Malware Protection
Some users recommend disabling early launch anti-malware protection to fix the Windows 10 Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC loop:
1. Choose “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced Options” > “Startup Settings.”
2. After that, the computer should restart, and then you can see a list of options.
3. Next, choose “Disable early launch anti-malware protection.”
4. After that, restart your PC and check if the Windows Automatic Repair not working issue has been resolved.
8. Update Drivers
Outdated or incompatible drivers can cause issues with Windows 10’s Automatic Repair feature. Make sure to update your drivers to their latest versions:
1. Download the updated version of the driver that’s giving you trouble when Safe Mode starts.
2. Install the driver and restart your computer. The Windows Automatic Repair fails to work issue should be resolved.
9. Run DISM Tool
The Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool can help repair Windows component store corruption. To run DISM:
1. Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
2. In the command prompt window, type “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth” and press “Enter.”
3. Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer.
10. Perform a Clean Install of Windows 10
If none of the above solutions work, you may need to perform a clean install of Windows 10. This will erase all data on your system drive, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding. You can perform a clean install using a Windows 10 installation media or by using the “Reset this PC” option in the “Recovery” settings.