Windows 10 offers multiple recovery options to its users to deal with several critical errors. One of those recovery options is Automatic Repair that is designed to automatically troubleshoot common boot-related errors. However, sometimes, this feature fails and results in the Preparing Automatic Repair error. It is a system error that usually occurs while booting the system. However, users have reported multiple other situations when they’ve been troubled by this error, such as:<\/p>
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- While replacing the graphics cards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Changing the system’s network type from public to private<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Force shutting down the system when it’s not going into sleep mode<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- After installing a recent update<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>
What Causes the Preparing Automatic Repair Error?<\/strong><\/h2>
Hardware failure is usually the primary reason behind this error. However, there are other reasons that may also lead to the problem, such as:<\/p>
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- Missing or damaged system files<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Faulty graphics card drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Problematic Windows update<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Broken system installation files<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Malware attack<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Simple Methods to Fix Preparing Automatic Repair Windows 10 Error<\/strong><\/h2>
Here are some easy-to-use solutions to fix the Automatic Repair Windows 10 error.<\/p>
Note:<\/strong> Take back up of your data (if possible) or recover data from your system using professional data recovery software <\/a>before applying the following methods.<\/p>
Method 1: Perform a Hard Reboot<\/strong><\/h3>
Firstly, forcefully restart your PC by removing the battery and the AC adapter. After that, hold the power key for about 40 seconds and re-plug the power back. Now, check if the error is solved and your system restarts normally.<\/p>
If this doesn’t help, proceed with the next solution.<\/p>
Method 2: Boot your PC in Safe Mode<\/strong><\/h3>
You can try to boot your system in Safe Mode to bypass the ‘Preparing Automatic Repair’ error in Windows 10. Follow the given steps:<\/p>
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- Reboot your system using the Power button and press F8, F12, or F2<\/strong> while it reboots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When you start seeing the Windows logo on the screen, turn off your system again. Repeat this step thrice, after which you’d reach the Automatic Repair<\/strong> environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There, click Advanced options<\/strong> and select Troubleshoot<\/strong> on the next prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Choose Advanced options<\/strong> again and click Startup Settings > Restart<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- Press F4 to enable Safe Mode<\/strong>. Once done, check if the problem is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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<\/figure>Method 3: Disable Automatic Repair on Startup<\/strong><\/h3>
You can also try to resolve the Preparing Automatic Repair stuck or loop error by disabling or turning off the Automatic Repair on startup. To do so, follow the given instructions:<\/p>
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- Force reboot your system with the Power button and repeat the steps mentioned above to reach the Automatic Repair<\/strong> environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Next, click Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- In the elevated Command Prompt window, type bcdedit \/ set {current} recoveryenabled No<\/strong> and hit Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- Wait until the process completes, then type exit<\/strong> and hit Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now, reboot your system and check if the error persists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Method 4: Reset your PC<\/strong><\/h3>
Resetting your PC is the official Windows solution to fix the Preparing Automatic Repair black screen error on Windows 10. You can either update or reset the PC directly. Follow the given steps:<\/p>
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- Reboot your system and when it shows the Windows logo on the screen, turn it off again forcefully with the Power key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Repeat the steps until your system reaches the Windows recovery environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- There, click Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Reset your PC<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- Next, choose between ‘Keep my files’<\/strong> and ‘Remove everything’<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Note: <\/strong>It’s recommended to choose ‘Remove everything’ <\/strong>to make the process work. It will remove incorrect or corrupt system settings, drivers, apps, software, etc., causing the error.<\/p>
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- Now, you’ll get to choose between two options – Just remove your files<\/strong> and Remove all files<\/strong>. You can select one of them by reading the instructions. Additionally, you can click ‘Change Settings.’<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- If you click ‘Change Settings,’ you’ll be prompted with two options again – Data erasure<\/strong> and Data drives.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We suggest you choose Data drives<\/strong> to run the process efficiently. Finally, click Confirm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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- If any other instruction is there to complete the process, follow it. Once done, restart the system and see if the error is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Method 5: Reinstall Windows 10<\/strong><\/h3>
If none of the above methods helps resolve the Preparing Automatic Repair error on Windows 10, you can reinstall the Windows OS. To reinstall Windows 10<\/a>, you will need a USB installer created with Media Creation Tool<\/a>. Remember that Windows reinstallation will overwrite the partition data on which the OS is installed.<\/p>
Additionally, all apps that came preinstalled with your PC or installed later manually will be removed. Some customized settings, such as the Power and Sleep settings, will also change to the default settings, affecting your hardware performance.<\/p>
Hence, back up anything you want to keep before you begin or recover data using powerful data recovery software.<\/p>
FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>
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- We suggest you choose Data drives<\/strong> to run the process efficiently. Finally, click Confirm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
- If you click ‘Change Settings,’ you’ll be prompted with two options again – Data erasure<\/strong> and Data drives.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now, you’ll get to choose between two options – Just remove your files<\/strong> and Remove all files<\/strong>. You can select one of them by reading the instructions. Additionally, you can click ‘Change Settings.’<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Next, choose between ‘Keep my files’<\/strong> and ‘Remove everything’<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Now, reboot your system and check if the error persists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Wait until the process completes, then type exit<\/strong> and hit Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Next, click Advanced options > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>
- Force reboot your system with the Power button and repeat the steps mentioned above to reach the Automatic Repair<\/strong> environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- When you start seeing the Windows logo on the screen, turn off your system again. Repeat this step thrice, after which you’d reach the Automatic Repair<\/strong> environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Reboot your system using the Power button and press F8, F12, or F2<\/strong> while it reboots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Changing the system’s network type from public to private<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n