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How to resolve automatic repair loop on windows 11?
- Apr 03, 2026
Don't worry if Windows 11 Automatic Repair fails or your computer keeps prompting Preparing Automatic Repair with a black or blue screen of death error.
On this page, you'll get 10+ methods to fix the Windows Automatic Repair loop issue and make your computer work again.
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You can try running the Bootrec command to repair the boot partition completely, and fix corrupted startup files to fully resolve Windows 11 automatic repair loop.
Step 1: Enter Advanced Recovery Mode by selecting Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Command Prompt
Enter the following commands in order:
bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcdStep 2: Type exit to close the window, then restart the computer
Step 3: If the /fixboot command displays an ‘Access denied’ error:
Step 4:Please run the additional command: bootsect /nt60 sys /mbr
Repairing corrupted boot records and BCD data with these commands can fully resolve Windows 11 automatic repair loop, fixing boot file damage that causes repeated automatic startup repairs.
Pros
- It can thoroughly repair damaged boot records, MBRs and BCD files, effectively resolving the Windows 11 automatic repair loop issue.
- It is particularly effective for core boot errors when automatic repair attempts repeatedly fail.
- It resolves most boot corruption issues caused by sudden shutdowns, update errors or disk partition failures.
Cons
- Improper operation or incorrect command input may cause further damage to the boot system.
- It cannot repair severe system file corruption or hardware bad sectors that trigger the loop.
- If the system partition is encrypted or severely damaged, these Bootrec commands may not work.