Windows 10 crash forcing me to power off PC has broken it! Stuck on “Preparing Automatic Repair”.

[ExplicitG]

Opened Firefox and my PC crashed (no task manager etc). Turn on next morning, get “Preparing for Automatic Repair” and then black screen. Tried Windows Recovery USB and it’s just the Windows Logo and then a black screen again.


I’m at a complete loss. One thing not being able access my OS but I can’t even access a recovery disk! How do I fix this? Thanks.

 

[Garyw]

@ExplicitG

Start Here:
https://www.windows10forums.com/articles/advanced-startup-options.38/

Please post back with results.

 

[ExplicitG]

@ExplicitG

Start Here:
https://www.windows10forums.com/articles/advanced-startup-options.38/

Please post back with results.

I have tried this. Used Windows Media Tool to create Bootable USB on multiple drives. I just get a Windows Logo and then Black Screen.



I have also tried burning a Windows 10 iso without the Media Tool. Just get Windows Logo with “Preparing Automatic Repair” and black screen once again.

 

[Ben Myers]

Restart the computer and watch the screen carefully for something like "Press Esc for Setup". Insert the bootable USB stick, restart the computer again, press the appropriate key, look for "Boot Menu" or "Boot Order" and select "USB".

Ben