Automatic Repair Loop (Keeps hitting "Auto repair can't fix your pc"

Hey there Greg, after taking a break from this computer I came back to it and I did a few things.

1. I ran memtest86 twice (the full 13 tests with 4 passes). Both tests came back flawlessly with no errors at all
2. I booted into safe mode and ran DISM and sfc, which returned that windows had no errors or corrupted files
3. I reset my bios to default
4. chkdsk c: /r, returned that my drive has no errors.

I think that the issue now must be that some windows update/driver is causing my drive or motherboard to fail. My question is, how do I correctly install the drivers manually? I'm using a Gigabyte b450 aorus pro wifi board, Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and a WD Blue SSD with Windows 10 Home. Can I bring installers downloaded directly from the manufacturers website on a usb taxi and just run them all without connecting to wifi first?

I haven't done the clean command yet, I won't have access to the PC until later today (it isn't my computer). I went through all of the steps including running through them all on a brand new drive out of the box. The article you linked was very extensive and helpful, so thank you! I haven't been able to test my RAM or motherboard yet, but the reason I fear the disk cleaning will also result in failure is that the same problem persisted with 2 completely different drives. I will give them a shot and let you know the results. Thanks again

Did you clean the drive with Clean Command which is therapeutic and not just to clear the partitions? Old boot or partition table code can cause problems. I wish you would go through the steps like thousands of others have and it works for almost everyone who does.

Test the RAM overnight to stress it with the best bootable test memtest86, following this guide to test both sticks and slots:

https://forums.tomshardware.com/faq/how-to-test...

Try disconnecting from the internet as it may be loading a driver it's choking on during Setup, which you can isolate and remove if you're able to do this manually after install from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page.

If it completes then immediately enable System Restore so that when you go back online and it starts installing Updates, you can System Restore to a point before one that causes Automatic Repair, then catch and block it using Hide Updates tool:

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-system-r...

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/8280-hide-s...

But first please go through the steps I gave as a checklist to make sure everything is tried as I laid it out. There is a lot, and it's easy to miss a step. Are all other drives unplugged? Did you create the media exactly as written?

Thanks for the extensive response Greg,

I've already gone through all the steps you listed in that exact way many times before. My issue is that after the install finishes, instead of taking me to the windows setup as it should, I end up back at the automatic repair troubleshooting screen. I did everything correctly, including deleting the partitions and reformatting the drives, booted from UEFI USB, and everything. I've done clean installs in the past on other machines and I've never had issues, but now it just boots right back into automatic repair somehow. I also tried using a different USB to clean install, and got the same issue, so I don't think my media was bad. When running CHKDSK, I get that there are no errors to fix. I'm sure that I did everything correctly on the windows side, so I'm wondering if this may be a hardware issue after all. Can a faulty motherboard or RAM cause this?

Hi KS. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

May be something about the install itself. I will give you all possible steps to troubleshoot Windows installation failure that I've given to thousands of others in this situation and which work in about 90% of cases. If not we'll go from there:

Follow the gold standard Clean Install steps in this tutorial which compiles the best possible install that will stay that way as long as you stick with the tools and methods given: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

I am the author of this Clean Install tutorial which has been used by millions of consumers in Windows 7 and 10, and helped popularize Clean Installs with consumers over the past decade. In addition I've helped troubleshoot tens of thousands of cases of install failure and never had one fail to get installed if there is close cooperation. So let's get started:

Make sure all other drives and peripherals are unplugged. Update the BIOS or UEFI firmware to latest, or reset to Defaults, making sure (if you have it) UEFI is enabled, CSM or Legacy BIOS disabled, Windows Boot Manager set first to boot, if necessary disable Secure and Fast Boot until after install, set SATA controller to AHCI, Save changes and Exit. Access BIOS/UEFI Setup as shown here: https://www.mydigitallife.net/comprehensive-lis... https://www.groovypost.com/howto/reset-pc-bios-...

Create the latest Windows 10 Installation Media by installing Media Creation Tool and following the directions here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m....

If you're using another PC to do this uncheck the box for Recommended Settings to choose the exact version and bit rate for the target PC only. Insert media, boot it by powering up PC while pressing the BIOS Boot Menu Key: https://www.sysnative.com/forums/hardware-tutor...

If the media won't boot you may need to enter BIOS/UEFI Setup (pressing key given in chart in link above) to turn off Fast Boot or Fast Startup first. If you can start Windows enter UEFI firmware here: http://www.isunshare.com/windows-password/four-...

The media may also be bad, so confirm it boots and queues up per these steps in another PC, or else recreate it. You can also try a DVD, or the alternate download site from MS TechBench here: https://tb.rg-adguard.net/public.php. Burn to DVD using WIndows Image Burner or create bootable flash using one of the options here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create...

Choose the boot device as a UEFI device if offered, on first screen press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt, type the following commands, each followed by Enter key:

DISKPART

LIST DISK

SEL DIS # (replace # with the disk # of the Windows disk from list in previous command)

CLEAN EXIT

Close Command Box, on second screen choose Install Now, then Custom Install, then at the drive selection screen choose Unallocated Space, click Next to let it create needed partitions and start install - this makes it foolproof.

Make sure to follow the setup steps in the first link tutorial to complete your install. Drivers are important enough that those steps are printed in red. If installation stalls or won't complete, try disconnecting from the internet. You will get and keep the best possible install to the exact extent you stick with the steps, tools and methods in the first linked tutorial. It's a better install than any amount of money could buy and a great learning experience that will make you the master of your PC.

Failures and errors during the Setup phase can often be overcome by disconnecting from the internet, e.g. unplug router.

If all else fails you can move the hard drive to another PC to do the install with it plugged in alone. Windows 10 is remarkably adaptive to new hardware without needing adaptive restore. If it will start it will swap out all drivers requiring several restarts. You can also try applying a same-version System Image to the intact SSD/hard drive.

Please report back the results of each step so I know what else to suggest.

______________________________________________

Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it.