How to fix windows 10 repair not working?

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Hey! Hope you are doing well or you may be facing some issues with your computer as you are here. You may be keen to know why Windows 10 repair not working and how to fix this. So, you are in a right place. In this post, I am going to share a few easy solutions on how to fix windows 10 repair not working issue.

Sometimes your computer gets stuck and doesn’t boot. Windows have some inbuilt repair tools to repair this kind of problem. Startup repair is one of the most used features among all the tools. You’ll find the details of using Startup repair below. There are other solutions too like using command prompt, restore or reset pc, using bootable USB, you can follow if this doesn’t work.

Below mentioned six solutions will help you fix this error. Every process is tried and tested and safe to use. Don’t worry if you are doing it for the first time. These solutions will surely fix Windows 10 repair not working problem.

Reasons behind Windows 10 repair not working –

Before we go ahead in this post, you should know the reasons behind this. Your pc got stuck on the same page or might boot frequently and endlessly. The automatic repair might fail.

There can be multiple reasons behind this. This could be some corrupted files or could be invalid boot files. This can also happen because of power failure or some hardware changes.

But I have provided many solutions below too. If one doesn’t work, another will work for sure.

How to fix Windows 10 repair not working issue?

I will provide Six different solutions to fix this particular issue. Perform the solutions one by one and see which solution works for you.

Solution 1: Using Startup repair

Startup repair is one of the most used tools among the repair tools windows have.

To go to this function follow the steps-

  • Click on see advanced repair options.
    see advanced repair option
  • Now click on troubleshoot.
    select troubleshoot option
  • Now click on the advanced option.
    select advanced options
  • Then click on start-up repair.
    select startup repair
  • Follow simple on-screen instructions.

This will fix your problem.

Solution 2: With Command Prompt

The first solution didn’t work for you I guess as you are still reading this. Now you can try this solution to get rid of your problem.

To get this function to follow the steps –

  • Click on see advanced repair options.
  • Then click on troubleshoot.
  • Now click on the advanced option.
  • Then click on the command prompt. This will start the command prompt.
    click on command prompt
  • Now you need to move to the drive where windows are installed.
  • Type d: and press enter.
  • Type dir to verify if you are in the correct directory.
    type dir command
  • Now type cd\windows\system32\config. Then press enter.
  • Type md backup and press enter.
  • Then type copy *.*  backup. Press enter.
    copy mdbackup
  • Now type cd regback and press enter.
  • Type dir to verify if you’re incorrect directory.
    type dir command
  • Now type copy . .. and Press Enter.
  • Press A to overwrite the file in the destination.
    overwrite all config file
  • Exit the command prompt and restart your computer.

This might have solved your problem.

Solution 3: System Restore.

You can restore your system as it was previously. This may fix your problem of windows 10 repair not working.

To do so follow the below-mentioned steps-

  • Click on see advanced options.
  • Click on troubleshoot.
  • Now click on advanced options.
  • Then click on system restore.
    select system restore
  • Click on the next.
  • Select the update and click on next.
  • Now click on finish. Click on yes to confirm.
    confirm system restore
  • After the process has been completed it will ask you to restart your pc.

I think this will fix your issue.

Solution 4: How to fix windows 10 repair not working by Resting Your PC?

If any of the above-mentioned solutions didn’t work for you. You can try this one. I think this will surely fix your problem.

  • Click on see advanced options.
  • Now click on troubleshoot.
  • Then click on reset pc.
  • Click on keep my files if you want to keep your data safe.
  • Choose your account. Enter the password and click on continue.
  • Finally, click reset.

It will take several moments to be completed. Hold back & relax until this process is completed.

Solution 5: Boot Option Menu to fix WIndows 10 repair not working.

To do this process you need to know which key is your startup key. In my case, I am using an HP laptop and my startup key is F9. You can find your startup key from the below chart.

DellF12

LenovoEnter

AsusDesktopF8

AsusLaptopEsc

AcerF12 (If enabled)

  • Now shut down your computer
  • Press the power button and instantly press the startup key.
  • Now boot manager will be opened.
  • First option will be OS boot manager, click on that.

This may help you fix your problem.

Solution 6: Using Bootable USB

You need a bootable USB to follow this process.

  • Insert your bootable USB.
  • Now turn off your computer.
  • Press the power button and press startup key.
  • Now you will see some options there. Click on USB Hard Drive.
  • Select your language and click on next.
  • Now repair your computer.

I think you have now successfully found a solution to fix windows 10 repair not working problem. If yes then share with your friends to help them counter this error. Thank you for reading.