You can Run the Startup Repair Tool on your Windows 10/11 computer from within Desktop, from the Lock Screen and also from outside Windows environment.
The method that is required to Run Startup Repair on a Windows computer depends on the type of problem that the computer is going through.
For example, if the installation of Windows operating system on your computer has become corrupted, you will find the need to Run Startup Repair by using Recovery Drive or by forcing the computer into Recovery Mode.
Run Startup Repair in Windows 10/11
You can find below different methods to Run the Startup Repair utility on your Windows 10/11 computer, depending on the type of problem that your computer is going through.
1. Run Startup Repair Using Recovery Mode
If your computer is going through problems or unable to load properly, it should automatically go into Recovery Mode. If it does not, Press and Hold the Power Button to Power OFF the computer.
1. After the computer is completely powered OFF, press the Power button to start the computer.
2. Since, the computer is unable to load Windows, it should start Self Diagnostic Power-On Self-Test (POST).
3. Once the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is completed, press the Power button to shut down the computer.
4. Repeat above steps (1 to 3) two more times.
5. During the third restart, your computer should enter into Windows Recovery Environment, where you will see your computer performing a number of diagnostic tests to fix booting problems.
6. When prompted, select your User Account, enter User Account Password and click on Continue.
7. After diagnostic tests are completed, click on Advanced options.
8. On Advanced options screen, you will find the Startup Repair option.
Note: If Startup Repair does not fix the problem, you can try other options as available on the Advanced Options screen to fix your computer.
2. Run Startup Repair from Outside Windows
If your computer is unable to load the operating system, you can try to Run Startup Repair from outside Windows 10 environment by following the steps below.
1. Press the Power button to start the computer > Before the Windows loading screen appears, press the Power button again to Power OFF the computer.
2. Repeat the above step, until you see “Windows failed to boot and is now running Startup Repair” message on the screen of your computer.
3. Run Startup Repair Using Bootable Windows USB Drive
If you are unable to start the computer or unable to force the computer into Recovery Mode, you need to make use of a Windows Recovery Drive or Bootable USB Drive to boot the computer.
If you do not have a Recovery Drive, you can still create a Bootable USB Windows 10 USB Drive by using another computer.
1. Shut down the computer by pressing the Power button.
2. Insert Bootable Windows 10 USB Drive into the USB port of your computer and Press the Power button to start your computer.
3. Once your computer starts, click the Next button.
4. On the next screen, click on Repair your computer option located at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
5. Once you click on the Repair option, you will be taken to Windows 10 Advanced startup screen.
4. Run Startup Repair from Settings
If you are logged into your computer, you can Run Startup Repair using the Settings menu.
1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > select Recovery in the left pane. In the right-pane, click on Restart now button located under Advanced Startup section.
2. After the computer restarts, navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options and click on Startup Repair.
5. Run Startup Repair from Lock Screen
If you are able to start the computer but unable to Login to your User Account, you can access Startup Repair by using Power Options menu located at the login screen (bottom-right corner).
1. Click on Power icon (1) > Press and Hold down the Shift Key and click on the Restart (2) option.
2. After the computer restarts, go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > click on Startup Repair.
6. Run Startup Repair Using Keyboard Shortcut
This method can be helpful, if your computer is stuck or if the Power or Start button is not working on your device.
1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on the keyboard of your computer.
2. On the next screen, click on the Power button (1) located at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
3. Press and hold the Shift key and click on the Restart (2) option.
4. After computer restarts, click on Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Repair.