Windows 8 is stuck in an automatic repair loop

Anonymous
2012-10-26T21:04:03+00:00

My windows 8 get in a automatic repair loop and it couldn't repair it. And than it says log file d:\windows\system32\logfiles\srt\srttrail.txt

What to do?

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Anonymous
2012-10-29T14:14:32+00:00

do a selective boot up with bios

get cmd to open and check

bootrec /fixMBR

bootrec /Fixboot

bootrec /rebuildBCD

and also

chkdsk /r c:

chkdsk /r d:

chkdsk /r e:

chkdsk /r f:

then let repair go thowe again and should be stoped

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Anonymous
2014-12-31T16:33:06+00:00

Hello Coonut,

Thank you for your reply,

I would suggest you to login to any other computer and create a Windows 8 installation disk. Using that disk you can perform the troubleshooting methods given below.

Refer the link to create the installation disk:

How to create installation media for a PC refresh or reset:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Hope the information helps.

Please reply with the results, in order to help you fix the issue.

Wish u a Happy New Year!

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-07-08T09:15:59+00:00

    Hello Fabricio,

    Thank you for the reply.

    Did you try creating Windows 8 installation media using suggestions from Ratandeep replied on June 11, 2014?

    After creating Windows 8 installation media, you may perform custom installationof Windows 8 on your computer. Please follow these steps:

    a. Boot the computer from the disk.

    b. On installation window, click install now and follow on-screen instructions.

    c. When you are asked about installation type, please select custom and click next.

    d. Click yes, if message prompts.

    Note: Your personal files will get saved in folder called Windows.old folder and you need to reinstall all the programs.

    It is also possible that you may need to install some drivers like network adapter driver and display driver.

    I hope this information helps.

    Thank you

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-08T11:17:42+00:00

    Yes, I've tried that. But nothing worked. 

    Then I opened to the prompt cmd screen and tried to check my folders (through notepad) and save everything so I could re-install the windows, BUT it turns out that ALL my files were deleted! Seriously. All my personal files are gone! My photos (I'm living in Ireland for one year and just lose all my photos), videos, work files, everything.  

    Now that I had no other choice than re-install, I'm running a program who tries to recover lost HD. 

    Just want to say thanks to Microsoft for doing this with me and fixing a problem that is there since 2013. Bravo.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-07-08T11:38:20+00:00

    Hello Fabricio,

    Thank you for the prompt reply.

    It is very unfortunate that all files are gone. However, I hope that you may be able to recover them by using program which you mentioned.

    I also hope that reinstalling Windows may resolve all the issues.

    Note: Using third party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of third party software can be solved. Using third party software is at your own risk.

    Please keep us updated on the status of the issue.

    Thank you

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