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I am not sure what you are suggesting. <br />
The start up settings box does not work. All options result in a reboot and a return to the loop (e.g. safe mode does not work).<br />
I do not want to do a refresh or reset at this time.
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I am not sure what you are suggesting.
The start up settings box does not work. All options result in a reboot and a return to the loop (e.g. safe mode does not work).
I do not want to do a refresh or reset at this time.

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I tried doing system restore to a previous time, but I can't select my C: drive, as it states:<br />
&quot;you must enable system protection on this drive&quot;
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I tried doing system restore to a previous time, but I can't select my C: drive, as it states:
"you must enable system protection on this drive"

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I ran a chkdsk without any improvement.<br />
I gave up and bought a new computer.
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I ran a chkdsk without any improvement.
I gave up and bought a new computer.

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I am in a Windows 8 &quot;Preparing Automatic Repair&quot; loop.<br />
I got here after rebooting my computer during a windows restart.<br />
I searched on the internet, but could not find a solution. Only suggestions to erase the hard drive.<br />
<br />
Does anyone know of a solution to this problem?<br />
<br />
Thank you.<br />
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SrtTrail.txt

I am in a Windows 8 "Preparing Automatic Repair" loop.
I got here after rebooting my computer during a windows restart.
I searched on the internet, but could not find a solution. Only suggestions to erase the hard drive.

Does anyone know of a solution to this problem?

Thank you.

Windows 8 &quot;preparing automatic repair&quot; loop

Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, with an emphasis on improving its user experience on tablets. In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start screen, a new platform for developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, support for USB 3.0, Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreen phishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware.

Windows 8 &quot;preparing automatic repair&quot; loop

Windows 8 "preparing automatic repair" loop