Automatic repair couldn’t repair your PC

Anonymous
2018-01-14T03:58:10+00:00

My computer wouldn't start and entered into an Automatic Repair. The automatic repair "couldnt repair [my]PC". 

It specifies the following Log file: E:\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt

*Modified title for accuracy*

*Original title: Automatic Repair Error SrtTrail.txt*

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Performance and system failures

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Anonymous
2018-01-14T09:38:16+00:00

Hi Steven,

This error occurs due to a possible corrupted startup file. For us to troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you follow these steps:

  1. Restart your computer for 3 times to see Windows 10 Boot Options menu.
  2. Choose Troubleshoot.

3. Click on Advanced Options.

4. Select Command Prompt. 5. When Command Prompt appears, enter the following command lines and press Enterafter each: - bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd - bootrec.exe /fixmbr - bootrec.exe /fixboot 6. Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

Let us know how it goes.

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-08-20T16:29:59+00:00

    It worked for me after I updated my bios and this happend. 

    Thank you !!

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-08-21T03:47:17+00:00

    Hi Steven,

    This error occurs due to a possible corrupted startup file. For us to troubleshoot this issue, we suggest that you follow these steps:

    1. Restart your computer for 3 times to see Windows 10 Boot Options menu.
    2. Choose Troubleshoot.

    3. Click on Advanced Options.

    4. Select Command Prompt. 5. When Command Prompt appears, enter the following command lines and press Enterafter each: - bootrec.exe /rebuildbcd - bootrec.exe /fixmbr - bootrec.exe /fixboot 6. Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Successfully scanned Windows installations.

    Total identified Windows installation :1

    [1] C:\Windows.old\Windows

    Add installation to boot list? Yes<Y>No/<N>/All<A>

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-08-23T12:59:43+00:00

    This what I did,

    I bought a new hhd for $39 new on e-bay. I loaded windows 10 (e-bay thumb drive with code)$20 and then I slaved my old drive. I can now see my old documents and photo's. 

    I still don't know exactly what I am doing here but at least I know the documents are there and they can be recovered.

    I tried all of the posted recovery suggestions and nothing this is the only thing I could figure out to do

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-09-22T01:50:06+00:00

    When i did bootrec/fixboot it said access denied what do i do?

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