{"id":11295,"date":"2025-01-16T05:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T05:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/?p=11295"},"modified":"2025-02-24T13:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T13:53:14","slug":"how-to-fix-preparing-automatic-repairs-loop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-preparing-automatic-repairs-loop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cPreparing Automatic Repairs\u201d Loop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Automatic Repair is a built-in Windows 10\/11 feature that helps resolve boot issues by automatically detecting and fixing problems when a device fails to start correctly twice in a row. It serves as a helpful tool for restoring Windows functionality.<br><br>While this is a feature for the convenience of users, some have reported that, after the recent Windows updates, there has been an issue with error messages. Many find themselves stuck in a <em>&#8220;Preparing Automatic Repair&#8221;<\/em> boot loop-the system keeps attempting repairs but then cannot fix whatever problem it believes exists. And, for some, no matter what they try, they cannot break out of the cycle.<br><br>If you&#8217;re experiencing the &#8220;Preparing Automatic Repairs&#8221; loop on Windows 10\/11, this guide on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/\">Outbyte<\/a>  will help you understand what causes the issue and provide practical solutions to restore your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_%E2%80%9CPreparing_Automatic_Repairs%E2%80%9D_Loop\"><\/span>What Causes \u201cPreparing Automatic Repairs\u201d Loop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;Preparing Automatic Repair&#8221; loop refers to when Windows tries to diagnose the problem bothering its normal startup but manages to get itself stuck in that endless cycle. These can be due to corrupted system files, broken and incompatible drivers, bad sectors on the hard drive, malware infection, and failures in Windows updates. Each of these prevents Windows from completing the repair process successfully, hence the infinite resultant loop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen.webp\" alt=\"preparing automatic repair\" class=\"wp-image-11297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen.webp 960w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen-320x180.webp 320w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Oops-Sign-On-Laptop-Screen-285x160.webp 285w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Read about other common Windows errors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-uefi-error-to-update-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Fix UEFI Error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-pfn-list-corrupt-in-windows-7-8-10\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PFN LIST CORRUPT in Windows<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-unexpected-kernel-mode-trap-blue-screen-error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNEXPECTED KERNEL MODE TRAP Error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-whea_uncorrectable_error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR error<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-the-page-fault-in-nonpaged-area-error-on-windows-10-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PAGE FAULT IN NONPAGED AREA Error <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-windows-backup-error-0x800700e1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Backup Error Code 0x800700E1<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-zip-file-extraction-error-0x80010135-path-too-long\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zip File Extraction Error 0x80010135<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Do_About_%E2%80%9CPreparing_Automatic_Repairs%E2%80%9D_Loop_on_Windows_1011\"><\/span>What to Do About \u201cPreparing Automatic Repairs\u201d Loop on Windows 10\/11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_1_Enable_the_No-Execute_Memory_Protect_Feature\"><\/span>Fix #1: Enable the No-Execute Memory Protect Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enabling the XD-bit or No-Execute Memory Protect feature can help stop the boot loop error. Since this feature is usually disabled by default, you need to enable it manually:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restart your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While it\u2019s booting, press the <strong>key<\/strong> to enter the BIOS settings. This key is typically displayed during startup or mentioned in your user manual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the BIOS menu, locate the <strong>XD-bit<\/strong> or <strong>No-Execute Memory Protect<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable it and select <strong>Save<\/strong> to apply the changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your computer to see if it boots properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_2_Perform_a_System_Restore\"><\/span>Fix #2: Perform a System Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the loop started following a recent update or installation of some software, go back using System Restore to an earlier point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start Advanced Startup Options and, under Advanced Options, click System Restore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a restore point prior to when this problem started showing up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_3_Reinstall_Windows_1011\"><\/span>Fix #3: Reinstall Windows 10\/11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If none of the other options work, the issue could be your Windows installation itself. Reinstalling Windows 10 or 11 will fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start the Setting application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Head to Update and Security &gt; Recovery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under Reset This PC, click <strong>Get Started<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Remove everything to clear all settings and files-just make sure you&#8217;ve backed everything up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let Windows reinstall and hope the boot loop error is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_4_Check_Your_Hardware_Components\"><\/span>Fix #4: Check Your Hardware Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If reinstalling Windows doesn\u2019t fix the issue, the problem might be hardware-related, like a failing HDD or SSD. Inspect your hard drive or SSD for errors to rule out hardware failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_5_Run_Startup_Repair\"><\/span>Fix #5: Run Startup Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If startup still fails, use Startup Repair:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Advanced Options &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced Options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Startup Repair<\/strong> and let Windows fix any issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restart your PC and see if the problem is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_6_Use_Command_Prompt\"><\/span>Fix #6: Use Command Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Command Prompt can help fix the boot loop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Advanced Options &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced Options &gt; Command Prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your primary drive letter and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type these commands one by one, pressing <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>md backup\n\ncopy *.* backup\n\ncd regback\n\ncopy *.*<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Type <code class=\"inline\">A<\/code> to overwrite files when prompted. Close Command Prompt and select <strong>Continue<\/strong>. Check if the error is fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_7_Update_Your_Drivers\"><\/span>Fix #7: Update Your Drivers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated drivers might cause the \u201cPreparing Automatic Repairs\u201d error. To update them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Boot into Safe Mode with Networking:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Advanced Options &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Startup Settings and press <kbd>F5<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Device Manager by pressing <kbd>Windows<\/kbd> + <kbd>R<\/kbd>, typing <code class=\"inline\">devmgmt.msc<\/code>, and hitting <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for Display Adapters, right-click your driver, and select Update Driver.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software and let Windows install any updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds a bit complicated, then use a <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/driver-updater?m=site_blog_article_du_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_du_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+Driver+Updater&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-preparing-automatic-repairs-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte Driver Updater<\/a> utility and take the easier route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In our Driver library you can find the most suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/drivers\/chipsets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">System Drivers<\/a> for your OS and a short guide on how to install it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_8_Repair_Corrupted_Data\"><\/span>Fix #8: Repair Corrupted Data<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the issue is with the damaged hard drive: Remove the hard disk and connect it to another computer. Boot from the disk and select the Repair HDD option, if available. Reinstall the disk and check whether the problem is solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_9_Repair_the_Boot_Configuration_Data_BCD\"><\/span>Fix #9: Repair the Boot Configuration Data (BCD)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Corrupted boot files can cause the loop. In order to repair them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boot into the recovery environment. Open Command Prompt and execute the following commands one by one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>bootrec \/fixmbr\n\nbootrec \/fixboot\n\nbootrec \/scanos\n\nbootrec \/rebuildbcd<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your system to see if the problem is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_10_Restore_the_Windows_Registry\"><\/span>Fix #10: Restore the Windows Registry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Restoring the Windows Registry may resolve this problem. Here is how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the Advanced Boot Options window, select Troubleshooting &gt; Advanced options &gt; Command Prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the command <code class=\"inline\">cd C:\\windows\\system32\\logfiles\\srt\\<\/code> and press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>. Change the drive letter if appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Notepad by typing <code class=\"inline\">txt<\/code> and pressing <kbd>Enter<\/kbd>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press <kbd>CTRL<\/kbd> + <kbd>O<\/kbd>, select All Files, and navigate to <code class=\"inline\">C:\\windows\\system32<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open Command Prompt as Administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rename registry files by typing these commands (press <kbd>Enter<\/kbd> after each):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>rename DEFAULT DEFAULT.bak\n\nrename SAM SAM.bak\n\nrename SECURITY SECURITY.bak\n\nrename SOFTWARE SOFTWARE.bak\n\nrename SYSTEM SYSTEM.bak<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>Restore backups with this command: <code class=\"inline\">copy c:\\windows\\system32\\config\\RegBack c:\\windows\\system32\\config<\/code>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Restart your PC to see if the problem is resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What does \u201cPreparing Automatic Repair\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>It\u2019s a Windows feature that diagnoses and attempts to fix startup issues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Can I fix the loop without losing my data?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, most methods, like System Restore and disk checks, preserve your files. Choose to keep your data if resetting Windows.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How do I access Safe Mode from the loop?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Restart your PC and press F8 or Shift + F8 during startup to access Safe Mode.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Why does this loop keep on repeating itself even after fixing?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Recurring problems can be indicative of hardware issues, such as a failing hard drive. Run diagnostic tests on your hardware.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is malware a possible cause?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p>Yes, malware might corrupt system files further and lead to the loop. Scanning the PC with reliable antivirus, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/outbyte.com\/software\/avarmor\/?m=site_blog_article_av_pplink&amp;utm_source=outbyte&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=article_av_pplink&amp;utm_term=Outbyte+AVarmor&amp;utm_content=\/blog\/how-to-fix-preparing-automatic-repairs-loop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outbyte AVarmor<\/a>, can help prevent it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Automatic Repair is a built-in Windows 10\/11 feature that helps resolve boot issues by automatically detecting and fixing problems when a device fails to start correctly twice in a row. It serves as a helpful tool for restoring Windows functionality. 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