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
    2015-02-28T13:48:02+00:00

    Hello Salmon,

    Thank you for sharing your experience and resolution on Microsoft Community. We really appreciate your efforts and time which you spent on resolving the issue. This information will benefit other community members to solve their similar issues.

    In addition to that, you are always welcome to post your queries on Microsoft Community forum. We'll be glad to assist you again.

    Thank you

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-02-15T13:00:01+00:00

    My Acer S7 was in similar state.  Fixed with a battery reset???  solution was on an Acer Forum.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-02-03T10:57:05+00:00

    Eureka !

    I found a method that repaired the Windows 8 loop... and it is crazy.

    I removed all my memory, 4 sticks.. and replaced just one.

    Remarkably, the darn pc got out of the dreaded loop.  The ensuing repair program stated it couldn't repair the issue, I then tried a restore point, which failed, but I booted away... and the pc worked/ booted!!!

    Since, I have added back all my memory and all is good.

    So... try removing all memory except lowest amount and see if that helps... if you have any questions, I can't help.  just try this and see if it works.

    Btw... I too tried the other recommended fixes to no avail..

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