windows 11 - automatic repair your pc did not start correctly keeps popping up after computer has been asleep

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windows 11 - automatic repair your pc did not start correctly keeps popping up after computer has been asleep

Answer 1

Hi Arunas Bielinis,

I understand how disruptive this behavior can be when the system repeatedly enters Automatic Repair after resuming from sleep.

To help clarify the current state of the device and ensure I provide the most appropriate guidance, could you please confirm what you’re able to access after restarting the computer?

Specifically, are you able to:

• Sign in to Windows normally, or
• Reach the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) with options such as Advanced options?

This information will help determine the most appropriate next steps. I appreciate you taking the time to check, and I’ll be here to assist further once I hear back from you.

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Answer 2

The repeated “Automatic Repair – Your PC did not start correctly” after sleep indicates Windows is detecting startup/boot issues when resuming and is automatically entering the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) and Startup Repair.

Use these steps to stabilize the system and break the loop:

1. Let Startup Repair run
   1. When the “Automatic Repair” screen appears, choose Advanced options.
   2. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair > Restart.
   3. If the device is encrypted with BitLocker, have the BitLocker recovery key ready; Startup Repair may prompt for it.
   4. Allow the scan to complete and apply any automatic fixes for:
      • Missing or damaged system files
      • Corrupted boot configuration data (BCD)
      • Damaged master boot record (MBR)
      • Incompatible drivers
      • Registry errors
2. If Startup Repair does not resolve it Access WinRE again and try the following in order:
   1. System Restore (if restore points exist)
      • In WinRE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Restore.
      • Choose a restore point from before the problem started (for example, before a recent driver or update change).
   2. Other recovery options If the loop continues, use the broader recovery tools:
      • In WinRE or from a normal boot (if possible), go to Settings > System > Recovery.
      • Use the table of recovery options as guidance:
        • If the issue started after an app or driver install, use System Restore.
        • If the PC has been unstable for a while, use Reset this PC with Keep my files to reinstall Windows while preserving personal files.
3. If Windows will not boot normally at all Force entry into WinRE:
   1. Power on the device and wait for the Windows or manufacturer logo.
   2. Press and hold the power button to force shutdown before Windows finishes loading.
   3. Repeat this forced shutdown twice.
   4. On the third start, Windows should show Automatic Repair; select Advanced options to reach Troubleshoot and the tools above.
4. If unexpected restarts or blue/black screens appear
   • Repeated unexpected restarts or stop-code (BSOD) errors can also trigger Automatic Repair.
   • Note any stop code shown (for example, MEMORY_MANAGEMENT) and then, after Windows boots, investigate hardware, drivers, or software related to that code.

If none of the above resolves the loop, a full Reset this PC (or factory reset) from WinRE may be required, which reinstalls Windows and returns the system to a clean state.

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References:

• Startup Repair
• Windows recovery environment
• Recovery options in Windows
• Troubleshooting Windows unexpected restarts and stop code errors