My Windows 8.1 is stuck in an automatic repair loop, how can I fix this?

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my laptop will not boot at all, when I turn it on the screen shows 'preparing automatic repair' then 'diagnosing your PC'. After this, the screen shows 'your PC did not start correctly' and it doesn't work when I restart it so I selected advanced options. After this, if I click continue the repair screen appears again and I am redirected back to the same page. I can't access my desktop at all and an administrator hasn't been set on my laptop, so after clicking troubleshoot I can't refresh or reset my PC.After this I clicked on advanced settings and I cannot choose system restore, command prompt, system image recovery or startup repair because they either don't work or need an administrator and I haven't set one as I mentioned before. My last resort was startup settings which requires restarting the PC. 9 options are to choose from and I tried almost all and it won't boot up in safe mode. Help!

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I've inserted the System Recovery disc 1 that came with the computer. No change.

Usually that means that that device is not higher than the hard drive in the boot device order. You would probably need to get into your BIOS screen to change that. See your User Guide or contact HP for more information. Post your product id (e.g. what details you need to use HP's site to find your particular documentation and downloads but not your serial number) if you need someone to help interpret your user documentation. In W7 HP had a nice tool that gave me those details. I never found anything analogous from W8, except in bits and pieces.

HTH

Robert Aldwinckle

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Anonymous

2016-06-13T09:30:16+00:00

I have followed the custom advanced installation, but PC does not allow install to drive 0 partitions 1-5. When selecting drive 1 partition 1 I recieve error message, we couldnt install windows in the location you chose, 0x80300024. What do you suggest next. Thank you Sarah x
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Anonymous

2016-06-13T09:12:38+00:00

Thank you for your reply. On the subject of backing up my files, how do I do this when I cannot access anything except the blue screens.

Also, my PC is allowing me to type in the product key and then will not allow me to progress any further with installation
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Anonymous

2016-06-13T05:46:01+00:00

Hello Sarah,

Thank you for the update.

I appreciate your efforts and time.

As you have everything to resolve the issue, please perform custom installationand check.

Please refer suggestions from Andre Da Costa replied on February 2, 2013.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_8-windows_install/how-do-you-perform-a-custom-install-of-win-8-64bit/0d9d646e-8db4-402b-967c-900d097a3471

Important notes:

Modifying BIOS/ complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) settings incorrectly can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from booting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the configuring of BIOS/CMOS settings can be solved. Modifications of the settings are at your own risk.

I highly recommend backing up all of your important files and folders onto an external storage device before

attempting any type of OS repair, upgrade or reinstallation.

Thank you
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Anonymous

2016-06-12T17:20:59+00:00

Hi, I have the automatic repair issue on my Windows 8.1 I have tried the options suggested in this thread but have had no success. Would be interested in any ideas please.
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