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Kaiserquro
Copper Contributor
Mar 19, 2026

Windows 10 stuck on automatic repair loop and never boot into desktop

My Windows 10 computer keeps going into the Automatic Repair screen every time I turn it on, but it never boots into the desktop. It just loops back to repair again and again. I have already tried r...
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Difaya
Iron Contributor
Mar 20, 2026

You can use Disable Automatic Restart if i want to fix Windows 10 stuck on automatic repair. It can break the loop and allow you to see any error messages that might appear for a split second before the system reboots. This diagnostic information can be crucial. This is done from within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), which is the same menu where Automatic Repair runs.

1. Access the Recovery Environment: Since you're already stuck on the Automatic Repair screen, you are likely already in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) .

2. Navigate to Startup Settings: From the "Choose an option" screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings .

3. Restart and Disable: Click the Restart button. After your PC restarts, you will see a list of options. Press 9 or F9 to select "Disable automatic restart after failure" .

If Windows 10 stuck on Automatic repair loop and never boot into desktop. It doesn't use Safe Mode, System Restore, or a command line. It simply changes a boot setting to prevent the automatic restart, potentially stopping the loop.