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XanderHart
Apr 03, 2026Iron Contributor
How to resolve automatic repair loop on windows 11?
My windows 11 pc is running into a frustrating issue after installing a feature update. It suddenly got stuck in an automatic repair loop. It boots up, shows Preparing automatic repair, then goes to...
Yhooum
Apr 03, 2026Iron Contributor
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.