This tutorial will show you how to use the Startup Repair tool to help fix common problems that can prevent Windows 11 from starting up.
The Startup Repair tool automatically fixes many common problems. The tool also lets you quickly diagnose and repair more complex startup problems. When the computer detects a startup problem, the computer starts the Startup Repair tool. When the tool starts, it performs diagnostics. These diagnostics include analyzing startup log files to determine the cause of the problem. When the Startup Repair tool determines the cause, the tool tries to fix the problem automatically.
The Startup Repair diagnosis and repair log file is located at: C:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt
References:
Recovery options in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.
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Windows boot issues troubleshooting - Windows Client
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Here's How:
1 Boot to Advanced Startup (WinRE).
2 Click/tap on Troubleshoot. (see screenshot below)
3 Click/tap on Advanced options. (see screenshot below)
4 Click/tap on Startup Repair. (see screenshot below)
5 Start Repair will now start "Diagnosing your PC", and attempt to automatically repair it. (see screenshot below)
6 If Startup Repair couldn't repair your PC, you'll see a summary of the problem in the log file. (see screenshot below)
Options:
Run Startup Repair again:
Click/tap on Advanced options, and go to step 2 above. Sometimes it may take running Startup Repair up to 3 times and restarting the PC each time to fix the startup issue.
Boot to Windows 11:
Click/tap on Advanced options, go to step 2 above, and click/tap on Continue instead.
Turn Off PC:
Click/tap on Shut down.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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