Windows AutoFix Loop

[Tom Skabry]

Is anyone having an issue with a possible Windows Update failure causing Windows to notify that the PC did not start correctly? This is on a blue screen....

1. Power computer on
2. Windows icon shows up....
3. Blue screen with Windows Auto Correct and than two option a/ Turn Computer Off or b/ Troubleshoot....
4. Turn COmputer Off jiust reestablished the blue screen loop.
5. Troubleshoot offers more choices and one of them was restore computer to previous point which was unusual because no previous points were store with the exception of when the Windows Update occurred.

As a last resort I am installing to computer to its original state removing all apps not included when purchased but keeping the personal files...

 

[Trouble]

Hello and welcome to the forum.

As a last resort I am installing to computer to its original state removing all apps not included when purchased but keeping the personal files

How did that work out for you?

Microsoft has some "recommendations" regarding updating / upgrading
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...s-update/617a37da-8fc0-4f33-a3eb-59fe9082f925

The "PSA" regarding backing up and system imaging..... I strongly support and recommend
Near the bottom of the article there are some other recommendations

Disable (preferrably uninstall) your Antivirus utility before attempting the upgrade.
Restart a few times then try again.
Disable General USB Devices (example - Smart Card Reader). You can do this from the Device Manager.
If you have any external devices attached to the machine, disconnect them (example, gaming controllers, USB keys, external hard disk, printers, non-essential devices).
Load your BIOS the reset the BIOS defaults.
Check if there are any available BIOS updates for your system, then apply them.
Perform a clean boot, restart then try again.
If you are upgrading using the .ISO file, disconnect from the Internet during setup, if you are connected by LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi, disable both then attempt setup again.
If you are updating through Windows Update, when the download reaches 100% disconnect from the Internet LAN (Ethernet) or Wi-Fi then proceed with the installation.
If that does not work, try using the .ISO file to upgrade if possible.
If you are connected to a domain, switch to a local account or upgrade based on your System Administrators discretion.

Which might be worth noting.