You might be stuck if the following things are happening:<\/p>\n
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- Your PC keeps restarting and goes back to the recovery screen.<\/li>\n
- You see \u201cAutomatic Repair couldn\u2019t repair your PC.\u201d<\/li>\n
- You get stuck on \u201cPreparing Automatic Repair\u201d for a very long time.<\/li>\n
- The recovery options screen shows but selecting any option loops you back to the same screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to Exit Windows Recovery Mode?<\/h2>\n
Here are some step-by-step easy and effective solutions that can get you out of this loop:<\/p>\n
1. Force Restart Your System<\/h3>\n
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- It is the most basic and simple way I know, but sometimes a basic restart can fix temporary problems.<\/li>\n
- Press and hold the power button until your System shuts down.<\/li>\n
- Then wait for a while and turn it on again<\/li>\n
- See if it boots normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
2. Disable Forced Recovery Boot<\/h3>\n
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- It might be possible that your system is set to always boot into Recovery Mode.<\/li>\n
- So go to \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d from the Recovery menu<\/a>, then click on \u2018Advanced options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- From the Advanced options select \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In the command prompt type,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\nbcdedit \/deletevalue {default} recoveryenabled<\/strong><\/p>\n
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<\/p>\nAnd press Enter.<\/p>\n
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- Now close the command prompt and restart your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
3. Check Boot Order in BIOS\/UEFI<\/h3>\n
Windows BIOS<\/a> (Basic Input\/Output System) is basically a small program in your computer\u2019s motherboard that runs first when you turn on your computer. It tells your system where to load Windows from after checking if all the hardware is working. And UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is the same thing as BIOS but just looks more modern and has extra features, this comes in newer PCs. They are basically your PCs control room before Windows starts.<\/p>\n
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- When your BIOS is set to boot from the wrong place like the USB driver or the recovery partition instead of your main Windows drive it keeps loading Recovery Mode.<\/li>\n
- Restart your PC and while it’s starting press the BIOS key (usually F2, F12, Esc, or Del, it should show on the screen).<\/li>\n
- In the BIOS, go to the Boot or Boot Order tab.<\/li>\n
- Now make sure your main Windows drive (one with Windows installed) is set at the Top in the boot device.<\/li>\n
- Then save changes and exit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4. Perform Startup Repair<\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>In case system files are damaged, performing Startup Repair might fix them.<\/p>\n
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- In Recovery Mode Click \u2018Troubleshoot\u2019, then go to \u2018Advanced Options\u2019 and select \u2018Startup Repair\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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- Enter your account’s password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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- And let Windows scan and repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n5. Use the \u201cExit and Continue to Windows\u201d Option<\/h3>\n
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- If the recovery screen shows options, look for \u201cExit and continue to Windows 10\/11.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Click on it, and your PC will try to boot normally.<\/li>\n
- If it doesn\u2019t work the first time, try restarting again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
6. Boot Into Safe Mode<\/h3>\n
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- Safe Mode<\/a> is the one that allows Windows to run with only the essential drivers and services.<\/li>\n
- This can help you troubleshoot.<\/li>\n
- So Click on \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d from the \u201cChoose an option\u201d screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Now at the recovery screen, click on \u201cAdvanced options\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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- You will see some advanced options here, click on \u201cStartup Settings\u201d to view the \u201cRestart\u201d options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Choose accordingly, you can press F4 for safe mode, but I would recommend selecting \u201cEnable safe mode with command prompt\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Wait for it to restart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Once Safe Mode is activated, try restarting your PC normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
7. Disable Automatic Repair Loop Using Command Prompt<\/h3>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re stuck in an automatic repair loop, then follow this:<\/p>\n
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- Click on \u201cAdvanced options\u201d then go to \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d and then \u201cAdvanced options\u201d and finally on \u201cCommand Prompt.\u201d<\/li>\n
- Type the command, \u201cbcdedit \/set {default} recoveryenabled No\u201d<\/li>\n
- Then press Enter.<\/li>\n
- Restart your PC<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- This disables automatic recovery and might let you boot normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n8. Run System File Checker and Disk Check<\/h3>\n
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- Sometimes corrupted files cause recovery loops.<\/li>\n
- Open Command Prompt from the advanced options.<\/li>\n
- Run these commands one by one:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- sfc \/scannow<\/li>\n
- chkdsk \/r \/f C:<\/li>\n
- Wait for the processes to finish, then reboot your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
9. Turn Off WinRE Temporarily<\/h3>\n
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- Turning Off WinRE will force Windows to bypass Recovery Mode.<\/li>\n
- Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.<\/li>\n
- In the Command Prompt type \u201c reagentc \/ disable<\/strong>\u201d, and press Enter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Then Restart your PC , after it successfully boots Re-enable.<\/li>\n
- Open Command Prompt and type \u201c reagentc \/ enable<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n10. Restore Your System to an Earlier Point<\/h3>\n
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- If you created system restore points before, this can help undo recent changes.<\/li>\n
- Select \u201cAdvanced options\u201d > \u201cSystem Restore.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Choose a restore point and follow the prompts.<\/li>\n
- After restoration, restart your PC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
11. Reset Your PC (Last Resort)<\/h3>\n
If nothing else works, you can reset Windows:<\/p>\n
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- Go to \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d > \u201cReset this PC.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n
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- Choose whether to keep your files or remove everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
This will reinstall Windows and hopefully fix the problem, but it may erase apps or settings.<\/p>\n
You must be wondering \u201chow to Prevent Getting Stuck in Recovery Mode\u201d?<\/h4>\n
Well there are a few things that you should always take care of,<\/p>\n
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- Keep your Windows and drivers updated with tools like Advanced Driver Updater<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- This is a drivers updater tool that keeps your drivers up-to-date without any hassle.<\/li>\n
- So how to get your hands on Advanced Drivers Updater.<\/li>\n
- Download and install Advanced Driver Updater in your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Set it up.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Run full Scan of your system, it will detect the outdated drivers.<\/li>\n
- Update the outdated drivers with just a Click and get your system run smoothly in every task.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
So, complete the installation process and go for \u201cStart Scan Now\u201d.<\/p>\n
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- Avoid forced shutdowns during updates.<\/li>\n
- Regularly back up your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Conclusion:<\/h4>\n
Getting stuck in Windows Recover Mode feels like a trap of the blue ocean and it’s really frustrating but since it’s fixable you don\u2019t need to bother. So start with the simple fixes if they work, well and good and if they don\u2019t, follow the list. Mostly Restart and exit options works but sometimes you need to access the safe mode to correct the recent changes that might have caused this or update your driver to fix it all.<\/p>\n
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- Keep your Windows and drivers updated with tools like Advanced Driver Updater<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Follow the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Choose whether to keep your files or remove everything.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Go to \u201cTroubleshoot\u201d > \u201cReset this PC.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- This disables automatic recovery and might let you boot normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Once Safe Mode is activated, try restarting your PC normally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Wait for it to restart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Choose accordingly, you can press F4 for safe mode, but I would recommend selecting \u201cEnable safe mode with command prompt\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- You will see some advanced options here, click on \u201cStartup Settings\u201d to view the \u201cRestart\u201d options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Safe Mode<\/a> is the one that allows Windows to run with only the essential drivers and services.<\/li>\n
- If the recovery screen shows options, look for \u201cExit and continue to Windows 10\/11.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- And let Windows scan and repair.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Enter your account’s password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- In Recovery Mode Click \u2018Troubleshoot\u2019, then go to \u2018Advanced Options\u2019 and select \u2018Startup Repair\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Now close the command prompt and restart your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- In the command prompt type,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- From the Advanced options select \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n