Most common reasons why automatic repair couldn’t repair your PC: 9 user-friendly solutions

Startup problems are common in Windows systems. It happens due to various reasons: MBR and CMOS issues, too harsh antivirus protection, app glitches, broken registry, etc. It may become even more dramatic when you see the “Automatic Repair couldn’t repair your PC” error.

But don’t worry, in most cases, it’s a fixable issue. You can fix Windows 10 startup problems at home within 20-30 minutes. Just stick to further instructions from Howly experts!

How to fix the not working startup repair on Windows: 9 efficient solutions

You can’t open the repair menu for various reasons. But most of them are software-based, so you can fix it at home with a fine troubleshooter! 

• Firstly, restart the computer: this easy action clears temporary documents. If this didn’t help, manually call Startup Repair.
• Update apps and vital drivers. Old software is one of the most common causes why startup repair couldn’t repair your PC on Windows 10.  The next step is to boot only the essentials in the Safe mode. If you can access the Advanced Repair menu, check the settings. They may be the source of the problem. But if this didn’t help you, provide more severe actions.
• Try the System Checker. Adjust the Boot Configuration and restore the MBR document. Run the DISM to adjust Windows installation media.

If none of those actions helped you, consider a factory reset. This action removes everything from the PC. But if your Windows 10 advanced startup is not working even after this, it may be a hardware malfunction. Contact Howly technicians to get personalized instructions.

Restart the PC

Restart your computer to fix PC startup problems on Windows 10. This action removes temporary documents, including possible corrupted ones.

You can also try a hard restart. Turn off the computer as usual. After this, unplug it from all cords, including the power one. Wait for 2-3 minutes. Plug everything back. If you have a laptop, take out the battery from it. If this is not possible, leave the laptop until its battery dries out. Charge it and try to use it as usual.

Manually launch Startup Repair

It’s another common way to deal with a failed Windows 10 repair. You can call for a built-in repair tool in three ways:

You have to open a Recovery environment, there are 2 ways:

1. Reboot from settings. Follow this path: Windows → Settings → System → Recovery → Advanced.
2. Hold CTRL + ALT + DEL. It will redirect you to the Switch User display. Click on the virtual POWER key. Press the Shift and choose Restart.
   
   OR
3. Hard shut down while booting. Start up the computer as usual, but once the system begins to load, hold the POWER until the device switches off. Repeat it thrice
   
   Then in the Recovery environment, you have to:
4. Select Troubleshoot -> Advanced options -> Startup Repair.
5. Select your account and press Continue.

Once you run the tool, stick to the instructions on the display. The Windows system automatically scans all drives and looks for system files to repair. If the tool finds a problem there, it fixes it and notifies you.

Update drivers

Old software is a common reason for glitches, including not working Windows Startup Repair. However, you can update all drivers in less than 10-15 minutes.

1. Go to the Device Manager app. Right-Click on Windows and choose it from the drop-down menu.
2. Update display, network, and processor devices. They are most crucial. Right-click on the device and pick the Update option. Repeat until you check every device.

If the system marks that it has the latest drivers, try more severe actions to fix computer startup problems in Windows 10.

Load on the Safe Mode

During it, the system loads in its core state, with basic drivers. Use the Startup repair while you are in Safe mode. If it fails, the problem hides in the system itself. It has wrong default settings or glitches in basic drivers. It causes the problem when Windows 10 startup repair is not working. The easiest way to run Safe mode is from the settings:

1.  Click on Windows. Select Settings (it looks like a gear) → Update → Recovery → Advanced Startup → Restart.
2. While the system is booting, you’ll see a Choose an option menu. Follow Troubleshoot → Advanced options →→ Startup Settings → Restart.
3. You’ll see a list of possible loading options. Press the 4 or F4 physical buttons to boot in classic Safe Mode. If you want to use the internet (to load drivers, etc), hold 5 or F5 to load networking SM.

Rebuild BCD & repair MBR

Those actions adjust the boot configuration and the master boot record document. It could be why Windows 10 repair is not working on your PC. First of all, go to Recovery Environment (you may check  how to access it, using instructions above). 

Once you select Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options, choose Command Prompt. Windows will ask you for a system password. After you enter it, you’ll see the prompt. Type the next commands:

bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd

bootrec.exe /fixmbr

bootrec.exe /fixboot

It reset Boot Sector to default, which fixes failed startup repair on Windows 10.

Use the Disc Checker

This built-in tool helps you to find various issues, including the broken system repair of Windows 10. It scans the system for broken system data to restore:

1. Click on the Windows logo.
2. Type Command.
3. Once you see the Prompt, right-click on it.
4. Select Run as admin.
5. Paste the sfc /scannow
6. To start a scan, press the physical Enter button.

Run the DISM tool

If no actions from above have helped you, run the DISM tool. It modifies installation media:

1. Go to Advanced Startup.
2. Find a Command Prompt.
3. Use the next command:

Dism.exe /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /Source:C:RepairSourceWindows

1. Press Enter to launch the command.

Usually, the system is located in Disk C. If it’s your case, just paste this command. If it’s not, change the address to the current location of the RepairSource. It should fix the Win 10 startup problem.

Factory reset

It’s the most severe software action that you can make. It removes all user data and bring back the basic state and settings of Windows:

1. Click on the Windows logo and select Settings → Update & Security.
2. Go through the Recovery → Reset → Keep.

But if you want to delete everything, select Remove everything. It wipes every piece of information on the PC and downgrades Windows to the version that was at the moment when you set it.