An Automatic Repair loop may follow an interrupted update, damaged boot data, or hardware failure. Repeated restarts do not identify which one.
Does Windows keep returning to Automatic Repair?
Tell us the exact message and whether the BitLocker key is available. We check the drive before reset or reinstallation.
Ask about the repair loop
Try this first
Disconnect unnecessary USB devices, record the error, and try Startup Repair once. If BitLocker asks for a key, do not attempt to bypass encryption.
Secure the files
If the recovery environment or another computer reads the drive steadily, copy important data before reset or reinstallation.
When should you stop?
Stop if the drive disappears, the computer powers off, repair stalls, or the same error returns. A factory reset may erase files.
At the repair shop
We check the drive, memory, and Windows startup, then choose repair, reinstallation, drive replacement, or data recovery.
When the repair loop returns, diagnosis is the next step
We check the drive and files before reset or reinstallation. You will know whether to repair Windows, replace the drive, or recover data first.
Bring the computer for startup diagnosis
What do the recovery options mean?
Startup Repair targets boot information. Uninstall Updates reverses recent Windows changes, while System Restore uses an earlier restore point. Resetting the PC or using factory recovery is a much larger operation and may remove applications or files.
Check the drive before reinstalling
If the SSD or hard drive is unstable, reinstalling Windows writes a large amount of data and may fail halfway through. Important files and drive readability should therefore be checked before destructive options.
What information helps the technician?
Photograph the error and note whether it followed an update, power loss, or crash. Mention any BitLocker prompt, unusual drive sound, and whether the computer contains irreplaceable files.