How to Fix Automatic Repair Loop on Windows 11

Here’s how you can escape an Automatic Repair loop on a Windows 11 PC. It’s a frustrating issue, but this tutorial might save your day. Since I have added screenshots for almost every critical step, the guide looks pretty easy to solve your problem.

Solution

1. Boot into Advanced Troubleshooting Options

If your PC is stuck in an automatic repair loop, the first thing you should do is let it boot into the troubleshooting menu. If it fails to do so, you can download the Media Creation Tool from Microsoft’s website and create a bootable USB or DVD.

Steps:

• Download the Media Creation Tool from the official Microsoft website. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11
• Create a bootable USB or DVD.
• Boot from the USB or DVD and choose the Repair your computer option during the setup.

2. Troubleshoot Options

Once you’re in the advanced troubleshooting menu, Click Troubleshoot.

You will see two main options:

• Reset this PC: Choose this if you want to reinstall Windows and keep your files or remove everything.
• Advanced options: Proceed here for more specific fixes.

3. Attempt Startup Repair

In the Advanced options, select Startup Repair to attempt to fix any issues preventing Windows from loading. If it doesn’t work, don’t worry—there are more options to try.

4. System Restore

If you’ve created restore points before, you can use System Restore:
Go to Advanced options > System Restore.
Select the most recent restore point and follow the instructions to restore your system.

5. Uninstall Updates

Sometimes, a recent Windows update can cause boot issues. You can uninstall the latest updates:
Go to Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
Choose either Uninstall the latest quality update or Uninstall the latest feature update depending on your needs.

6. Run System File Checker (SFC) and Check Disk (CHKDSK)

If none of the above options work, you can try running the SFC and CHKDSK commands through Command Prompt:
Go to Advanced options > Command Prompt.

Run the following commands:

sfc /scannow

This will scan for and fix corrupted system files.

chkdsk /f C

This will check for and fix file system errors on the C: drive. Replace “C:” with the appropriate drive letter if Windows is installed on a different drive.

7. Reset Your PC

If the repair options fail to fix the issue, you may have to reset your PC:
Go to Troubleshoot > Reset this PC.
Choose whether to keep your files or remove everything:

8. Reinstall Windows

If resetting doesn’t resolve the issue, you may need to perform a full Windows reinstallation. Using the Media Creation Tool, you can reinstall Windows 11 while preserving your files.

I hope this guide helps you resolve the automatic repair loop on your Windows 11 PC. If you’re still having trouble, consider reaching out to a professional or exploring data recovery options if you fear data loss.