What do I do when my Dell laptop says preparing automatic repair?

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What do I do when my Dell laptop says preparing automatic repair?

Open the Settings app.
Go to Update & Security.
Select the Recovery tab.
Under Advanced Startup, click Restart Now.
After the computer reboots, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair.
After the startup repair process is complete, reboot the computer.

What does it mean when your computer says preparing automatic repair?

The “preparing automatic repair windows 10 stuck” screen usually appears on your computer after an error causes the system to unexpectedly shut down. For example, if your system ran into an error that caused it to crash, at the next boot Windows 10 will attempt to automatically repair the damaged files.

How do I fix my laptop preparing automatic repair?

How to Fix Preparing Automatic Repair Loop with Black Screen

Fix 1. Perform a Hard Reboot.
Fix 2. Boot into Safe Mode.
Fix 3. Disable Automatic Repair.
Fix 4. Refresh or Reset PC.
Fix 5. Fresh Install or Reinstall Windows 10.

How do I get my computer out of automatic repair mode?

But, there is no need to worry as our solutions will work for most causes of a Windows 10 automatic repair loop.

Run Fixboot and Chkdsk Commands.
Perform a System Scan in Safe Mode.
Restore the Windows Registry.
Disable Automatic Repair Tool.
Reset Your Windows 10 Device.

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How do I stop the automatic repair loop in Windows 10?

How to Fix a Windows 10 Automatic Repair Loop

Disconnect or Remove Recently Installed or Connected Devices.
Run System Repair Tools (Chkdsk, SFC)
Run the Windows 10 DISM tool.
Disable Automatic Startup Repair to Limit Boot Loops.

How long does automatic repair take on Windows 10?

It might take about 15 or more minutes for this process to complete, so be patient. Do not interrupt it.

How long does Windows attempting repairs take?

2. Click Startup Repair. Windows will take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes to attempt to fix the problem. (It may not be able to.)

Why is my laptop showing attempting repairs?

Windows cannot start/boot and it is trying to repair it self automatically – It may be caused due to hardware problem (e.g. your HDD) or it may be caused by faulty Windows Update, some other faulty update/driver, corrupted bootloader, etc

What do I do when startup repair takes so long?

Your File System Is Compromised

Solution #1: Run Startup Repair Again.
Solution #2: Rebuild The BCD.
Solution #3: Run System Wizard.
Solution #1: Disable Automatic Startup Repair.
Solution #2: Use CHKDSK.
Solution #3: Restore Windows Registry.
Solution #4: Remove The Damaged Files.