In this article, I will discuss how to prepare for and fix the automatic repair loop issue on a Lenovo laptop running Windows 8.
Access Challenges
To address this: Try booting the system in Safe Mode to access the necessary settings. To do this, restart the system and repeatedly press the F8 key until the Advanced Boot Options menu appears. From there, select Safe Mode and proceed to troubleshoot the issue.
If Safe Mode is not accessible: You may need to utilize a bootable USB flash drive with a Windows 8 installation or recovery media. Insert the USB drive, restart the system, and boot from the USB drive to access repair options. This method can bypass the Automatic Repair Loop and allow you to perform necessary fixes.
Another option: Utilize System Restore if it’s available on your Lenovo Windows 8 system. This feature can help restore the system to a previous state before the loop occurred, potentially resolving the issue without the need for advanced troubleshooting.
Blocked User Guidance
- Check if the user account is blocked
- Restart the computer and try logging in with a different user account
- If able to login with a different user account, the original account may be blocked
Resolution Steps
First, attempt to reboot your Lenovo Windows 8 device in Safe Mode by pressing F8 or Shift+F8 during boot-up.
If that doesn’t work, try accessing the Advanced Boot Options menu by using a Windows installation media or a USB recovery drive.
From there, select Troubleshoot, then Advanced Options, and finally Startup Repair to let Windows diagnose and fix the issue automatically.
If the automatic repair doesn’t solve the problem, try performing a System Restore to revert your computer to a previous point in time when it was functioning correctly.
Another option is to use the Command Prompt to run various repair commands like bootrec, chkdsk, and sfc/scannow to fix any corrupted system files.
If all else fails, you may need to reset your PC to its factory settings, which will remove all personal files and installed apps.
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1. Check the Boot Order: Make sure your computer is set to boot from the correct drive. You can do this by accessing the BIOS settings.
2. Run Windows Automatic Repair: Try running the Windows Automatic Repair tool to fix any startup issues automatically.
3. Use System Restore: If you have a system restore point saved, you can use it to revert your computer to a previous working state.
If these methods do not work, you may need to consider more advanced troubleshooting steps or seek professional help to resolve the issue. Remember to back up your important data before attempting any repairs to avoid data loss.
FAQ
How to fix preparing automatic repair on Windows 8?
To fix the “preparing automatic repair” issue on Windows 8, you can start by logging in and allowing the system to diagnose any potential problems with your PC.
How to get past preparing automatic repair?
To get past preparing automatic repair, you can try performing a hard reboot, booting into safe mode, disabling automatic repair, refreshing or resetting your PC, or doing a fresh install or reinstall of Windows 10.
How to repair Windows 8 with command prompt?
To repair Windows 8 with command prompt, you can open Command Prompt as an administrator and type “dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth”, then press Enter. You can also paste the command into the command window by right-clicking and selecting Paste. Wait for the process to finish.
