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How do I fix the endless preparing automatic repair loop on my dell pc?

Anonymous
2023-05-15T23:17:00+00:00

woke up this morning to my screen saying preparing automatic repair when I didn’t restart or update anything last night. I came home and it still says it. I tried shutting off my computer to reboot it but it does not work. I can’t get in touch with a real person when calling Microsoft and I’m very frustrated. Please help thank you!

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-12T14:01:55+00:00

    Thanks!! You saved my life. When my PC got stuck on loop I panicked and started crying, you really helped me. Wishings from India!

    I am very aware this may not be the right place to complain. But, your other "feedback" sites are black holes where critical questions go to die.

    Which solution worked? User community sites like this are poor, but without a full solution answer it's a waste of time.

    I was a trainer. Microsoft and others need to stop this failed experiment in having the blind lead the blind. Give us a site with pros who can tell us THE ONE OFFICIAL MICROSOFT ANSWER.

    Also, there are so many outdated and wrong answers still in these posts. Is no one monitoring and clearing out old/wrong junk?

    Computing since 1982.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-05-15T23:50:23+00:00

    Hi, Vivsa. I'm sorry to hear you're having this problem, and I hope I can assist you to find a satisfactory solution.

    there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve the issue:

    Power Cycle Your PC: Disconnect the power cable from your PC and remove the battery (if it's removable). Then, press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds to drain any residual power. Reconnect the power cable (without the battery if it's removable) and turn on your PC to see if it boots normally.

    Boot into Safe Mode: Try booting your PC into Safe Mode to see if you can access the operating system. To do this, press the power button and repeatedly press the F8 key (or Shift + F8) during startup. This should bring up the Advanced Boot Options menu. From there, select "Safe Mode" or "Safe Mode with Networking" and see if your PC boots successfully.

    Use Automatic Repair: If the above steps don't work, you can try using the Automatic Repair feature built into Windows. Insert a Windows installation media (USB or DVD) and boot from it. Select your language preferences, then choose "Repair your computer" > "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Automatic Repair." Follow the on-screen instructions to let Windows attempt automatic repair.

    System Restore: If you have previously created a restore point, you can try using it to restore your PC to a previous working state. Follow the steps mentioned in the previous point until you reach the "Advanced options" menu. Then, select "System Restore" and choose a restore point from the list. Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your PC.

    Reset Your PC: If all else fails, you can try resetting your PC, which reinstalls Windows while keeping your personal files intact. To do this, follow the same steps mentioned in point 4 until you reach the "Advanced options" menu. Then, select "Reset this PC" and choose either the "Keep my files" or "Remove everything" option. Follow the instructions provided to complete the reset process.

    If none of these steps resolve the issue, it's recommended to contact Dell Support or consult a professional technician for further assistance. They will be able to diagnose the problem and provide specific guidance based on your Dell PC model and configuration.

    Please note: This is a user-to-user community forum. We are users just like you who help others. We are not employees of Microsoft.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-22T09:53:07+00:00

    Thanks!! You saved my life. When my PC got stuck on loop I panicked and started crying, you really helped me. Wishings from India!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-23T05:32:15+00:00

    prepare automatic repairing Dell laptop 5400

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