This recovery tool will scan your PC for problems like missing or damaged system files.
Windows will ask you for your password and attempt to automatically repair your PC.
On Windows 7, you’ll often see the Windows Error Recovery screen if Windows can’t boot properly.
Select “Launch Startup repair (Recommended)” on this screen to run startup repair.
Windows will prompt you for your keyboard layout and a username and password for your PC.
After it does, snag the “Launch Startup Repair (recommended)” option.
Windows will attempt to find and fix problems that can prevent your PC from booting.
First, power the computer completely down.
Next, turn it on and keep pressing the F8 key as it boots.
You’ll see the Advanced Boot Options screen, which is where you would launchSafe Modefrom.
Select “Repair your gear” and run startup repair.
In some cases, the startup repair option in Windows 7 may not be available.
You may be told you oughta use a Windows installation disc to repair your rig instead.
Windows 7 only allows you tocreate a recovery disc by burning a CD or DVD.
Select “Startup Repair” to run a startup repair operation.
It’s completely legal.
Insert the disc or USB drive into the computer that can’t boot properly andboot from the unit.
Then select Troubleshoot > Startup Repair to run startup repair.
On Windows 7, you’ll see a “Repair your setup” link in the same place.
Click this and Windows will spin up the startup repair tool.
This tool won’t fix every problem.
In some cases, your Windows installation may be so damaged thatreinstalling Windowsis the only option.
