How can I determine if the Startup Repair Tool is actually running and if it is progressing or just stuck. Recommendations for next steps? I did create a System Repair Disk when computer was new. Fortunately all of my data is backed up to an external USB Seagate back up drive. Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I can imagine the inconvenience you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction to fix the issue. I appreciate your efforts which you took to fix the issue and above all you have backed up all of your data on an external USB.
Some time it happens that Start up repair take long time to get completed. So, its better to wait for the process to get completed. If issue persists, I would suggest you to try the steps provided below and see if it helps you to fix the issue. If this does not resolve the issue, or if you have to manually troubleshoot additional issues, use the Bootrec. Since you are unable to boot the computer, you may have to create a bootable Windows installation media and then perform an Automatic Repair and if it doesn't help then you may try to restore your computer to the previous date.
Note : When you use System Restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed are removed. If you are using Windows 7 then the link provided below might help you to download and create installation media.
To run the Bootrec. To do this, follow these steps:. Put the Windows 7 installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer. Press a key when you are prompted. Step 6. After that, you will go to the Install Windows screen, click Repair your computer.
Step 7. Sometimes, you will not see any operating system in this window, please click Load Drivers to install drivers for your disks. Step 8. Just wait patiently until the process is completed and click Finish.
When you try to manually run Startup Repair using installation disc, you may find startup repair not working sometimes and ask you to restore your computer with System Restore. Click Restore if you have a working restore point. If not, click Cancel. Then, you will see the Windows cannot repair your computer automatically screen with 2 options at the lower location, select " View advanced options for system recovery and support ".
After that, you will go back to the System Recovery Options window and select Command Prompt to boot repair Windows 7. Then, it will automatically pop up. Wait a minute, please try Windows 7 startup repair command prompt chkdsk to scan the integrity of your file system and hard drive so as to rule out the physical problem of hard drive.
Because it can also damage the boot sector and MBR. Then, try other command lines below. In the command prompt window, type the following command line and hit Enter after each one. In the command prompt window, type the following command line in order and then hit Enter. If the above command prompt does not work for you, you still can try to backup and rename BCD first and then rebuild it via CMD. Step 2. Then, type notepad in the command prompt window.
After that, save the change and exit this window. Now, you will go back to the command prompt window. Type Yes to confirm if you asked. Then, hit Enter. You can try command prompt for Windows 7 boot repair above and see if it works. You never know when your computer will crash or become unbootable, thus it's suggested to backup system with a free backup software like AOMEI Backupper Standard. Here are some advantages of it. In addition, its advanced edition has more useful features, such as, Event triggers, USB Plug in, differential backup, etc.
Post an article. Subscribe to Article RSS. Click Sign In to add the tip, solution, correction or comment that will help other users. Report inappropriate content using these instructions. Disable and Enable Windows 7 Startup Programs. To disable or re-enable startup programs, follow the steps below: Startup programs are listed inside the System Configuration administrative tool.
In Windows 7, the System Configuration tool can be opened using the shortcut for its applet, or going through the Control Panel to open it. I will show you both ways:. From the list of administrative tools, double click on System Configuration.
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