Other possible causes include hardware problems, disk errors, or issues with recent updates and drivers. In this article, we will talk about fixes to solve this problem.
1. Boot in Safe Mode and Clear Space
This issue could be caused by not having enough disk space, which Windows needs to work properly during startup. Booting into Safe Mode lets the system avoid unnecessary drivers and services that might be causing the problem.
2. Run SFC and DISM Scans
Running the SFC (System File Checker) and DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) tools fixes important system file problems. SFC scans for missing or broken files and repairs them automatically, helping Windows run smoothly. DISM goes further by fixing the Windows image that SFC relies on.
3. Run the System Restore utility
When fixing a computer stuck in a diagnostic loop, System Restore can help by taking your PC back to a time when it worked well. It reverses recent changes like bad updates, drivers, or software installs, making your system work again.
4. Disable the Automatic Repair
Turning off Automatic Repair can stop your computer from endlessly trying to fix problems that it can’t solve. When Windows keeps failing to repair an issue, it can get stuck in an endless loop. By disabling Automatic Repair, you prevent this loop and can then use other methods like Safe Mode or command-line tools to find and fix the real problem.
5. Perform a Repair Install or Clean Install
If none of the solutions work, a repair install or clean install might be your best option. A repair install refreshes Windows without deleting personal files, helping to fix corrupted system files that may be stopping your PC from starting properly. You can always go for a clean install, but keep in mind that going this route essentially means that you’ll be losing any data that is currently stored inside your Windows installation. Personal files, apps, games, documents and any other type of media will be lost if you go for a clean install. A better solution would be to perform a repair install (in-place upgrade). This will also reset every OS component including booting data, but it won’t affect your files. Applications, games, personal media and even some user preferences will be preserved.
