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
    2018-08-22T15:03:09+00:00

    Thanks Microsoft.  I had to pay geek squad $250 dollars to completely wipe my computer and reinstall Windows.  Lost my pictures of my wedding engagement which hurt more than anything

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T21:50:17+00:00

    I ran into this on 8/24/2018 with Win 10 Pro 1803

    Solution: Go into BIOS boot order and change #1 FROM Windows Boot Manager, TO the HDD with Windows installed

    This somehow got changed by accident. I don't think I ever had boot issues.

    In the Windows Blue Screen there was a option to boot from a device and choosing my HDD worked.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-25T21:52:56+00:00

    Here's my solution 

    Solution: Go into BIOS boot order and change #1 FROM Windows Boot Manager, TO the HDD with Windows installed

    This somehow got changed by accident. I don't think I ever had boot issues.

    In the Windows Blue Screen there was a option to boot from a device and choosing my HDD worked.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-30T13:25:24+00:00

    I have the exact same issue. 

    E:\Recovery\WindowsRE\Winre.wim\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt

    Unable to perform startup repair. 

    Already tried bootrec /fixboot --- Access denied

    Tried updating BIOS

    Tried fixmbr

    Tried modifying the boot order in the BIOS

    Nothing is working!!!!!

    I work for creating windows images for a company. And now im running into this issue!!!

    Is it a WIn10 update with version 1803? Need a answer/resolution ASAP!

    I cant even start the computer in SAFEMODE!!! this is nonsense!!!!

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