System recovery options can help you repair Windows if a serious error occurs. To use system recovery options, you'll need a Windows installation disc or access to the recovery options provided by your computer manufacturer. If you don't have either of those choices, you can create a system repair disc to access system recovery options. Open Backup and Restore by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Backup and Restore. In the left pane, click Create a system repair disc, and then follow the steps. Note: If you're prompted to insert a Windows installation disc, it means that the files needed to create the system repair disc can't be found on your computer. Insert a Windows 7 installation disc.
Tip: Print these instructions and keep them in a safe location with your system repair disc. Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive You might need to start, or boot, your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc or a USB flash drive if you want to:
Note: If you use a Tablet PC or other computer with a touchscreen, you might need to attach a keyboard and mouse in order to use Startup Repair and other tools in the System Recovery Options menu.
If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you aren't asked to press any key, you might have to specify that your computer uses its DVD drive or a USB flash drive as the first startup device. To do this, you need to change settings in the computer's basic input/output system (BIOS). Note: Most newer computers can start from a USB device, but some older computers might not have this capability. For more information, check the documentation that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website. Before you change BIOS settings, check the information that came with your computer or go to the computer manufacturer's website. Specific procedures for accessing the BIOS and changing settings can differ depending on your computer's manufacturer, or you might be able to choose which startup device your computer uses without changing BIOS settings. Warning: Be careful when changing BIOS settings. The BIOS interface is designed for advanced users, and it's possible to change a setting that could prevent your computer from starting correctly.
Need more help?How do I fix Windows 7 startup repair failed?6 Fixes for "Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically" in Windows 10/8/7. Method 1. Remove Peripheral Devices. ... . Method 2. Run Bootrec.exe. ... . Method 3. Run CHKDSK. ... . Method 4. Run Windows System File Checker Tool. ... . Method 5. Perform System Restore. ... . Method 6. Repair Startup Error Without System Backup.. How do I fix startup repair?Method 1: Startup repair tool. Start the system to the installation media for the installed version of Windows. ... . On the Install Windows screen, select Next > Repair your computer.. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot.. On the Advanced options screen, select Startup Repair.. How do I force a Windows 7 repair?Restart your computer. Press F8 before the Windows 7 logo appears. At the Advanced Boot Options menu, select the Repair your computer option. Press Enter.
How do I fix a Windows 7 restart loop?Fix #1: Boot into Safe Mode. Insert the disc and reboot the system.. Press any key to boot from the DVD.. Choose your keyboard layout.. Click Repair your computer at the Install now screen.. Click Troubleshoot.. Click Advanced options.. Click Startup Settings.. Click Restart.. |