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Windows Server 2016 stuck in endless cycle of Preparing Windows into Restarting

Anonymous
2024-06-24T18:44:22+00:00

How can I resolve an issue with my Dell Poweredge R530 running Windows Server 2016 that is stuck in an endless loop of "Preparing Windows" followed by restarting? I have tried several workarounds, including Startup Repair, Safemode, Safemode Network, Last known Good Configuration, and Health scans, but none have worked so far.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-25T06:26:45+00:00

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

    Based on the description, I understand your question is related to no boot restart loop.

    1. Restart the computer, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. The machine will show advanced boot options. The choose command prompt and run below command to disable automatic Startup Repair, then reboot machine, if there is boot error it will show on the screen. bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No
    2. Run below command to revert pending actions: dism /image:C:\ /cleanup-image /revertpendingactions
    3. Run below command to help fix boot manager: bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Have a nice day. 

    Best Regards,

    Molly

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