| | Welcome to Windows 7 Forums. Our forum is dedicated to helping you find support and solutions for any problems regarding your Windows 7 PC be it Dell, HP, Acer, Asus or a custom build. We also provide an extensive Windows 7 tutorial section that covers a wide range of tips and tricks. | Windows 7: Startup Repair Startup Repair How to Run a Startup Repair in Windows 7
Published by Brink
24 Nov 2008
| Startup Repair How to Run a Startup Repair in Windows 7  Information Startup Repair is a system recovery tool that automates common diagnostic and repair tasks of unbootable Windows 7 installations. If the computer fails over into Windows RE because of a detected boot failure, Startup Repair launches automatically. If automatic failover to an on-disk Windows RE is not available, Startup Repair can also be launched as a manual recovery tool from a Windows RE CD/DVD.
This tutorial will show you how to run Startup Repair to allow it to scan your Windows 7 computer for a startup problem and try to fix it so your computer can start correctly.
Startup Repair is located on the System Recovery Options menu, which is on the Windows 7 installation disc. If your computer manufacturer (OEM) has preinstalled recovery options, Startup Repair might also be installed on your hard disk. If your computer does not include Startup Repair, your computer manufacturer (OEM) might have customized or replaced the tool. Check the information that came with your computer or go to the manufacturer's website.  Note Startup Repair Process
Startup Repair will try to repair computers that are unbootable because of the following reasons: - Registry corruption
- Missing or damaged system and driver files
- Disk metadata corruption (MBR, partition table, and boot sector)
- File system metadata corruption
- Installation of problematic or incompatible drivers
- Installation of incompatible Windows service packs and patches
- Corrupt boot configuration data
- Bad memory and hard disk hardware (detection only)
Startup Repair will not repair unbootable systems caused by the following issues: - Malfunctioning firmware and other hardware components
- Problems with clean Windows installations or Windows upgrades (for example, from Windows XP to Windows Vista)
- Windows logon errors
- Viruses and malicious software
After Startup Repair has run, a text log with diagnostic information and repair results is generated. The log file is located at: C:\Windows\System32\Logfile\Srt\SrtTrail.txt For more information, see: How Windows RE Works  Warning Startup Repair cannot fix hardware failures, such as a failing hard disk or incompatible memory, nor does it protect against virus attacks. Startup Repair is not designed to fix Windows installation problems. Startup Repair is not a backup tool, so it cannot help you recover personal files, such as photos or documents. To help protect your computer, back up your system and files regularly. Here's How: 1. Boot to the System Recovery Options screen using your retail Windows 7 installation disk or system repair disc. 2. Select the Startup Repair option. (See screenshot below) 3. Startup Repair will now scan your computer to attempt to find and fix any startup problems. (See screenshot below) NOTE: Startup Repair might prompt you to make choices as it tries to fix the problem, and if necessary, it might restart your computer as it makes repairs. If repairs are not successful, you'll see a summary of the problem and links to contact information for support. Your computer manufacturer might include additional assistance information. 4. If problems cannot be found, then click on Next. (See screenshot below) NOTE: You can click on the View diagnostic and repair details link to see a detailed summary of what Startup Repair has done.
A) Click on the Restart button to return to the Windows 7 log on screen. (See screenshot below step 2)
That's it,
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01 Jun 2009
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#1 | | Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
I am having this issue, but it keeps saying that it cannot recover itself. | My System Specs | | OS Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
01 Jun 2009
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#2 | | 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
Hello, and welcome to Seven Forums.
Depending on what issue you are having, you should be able to do a repair install to fix this also.
Hope this helps,
Shawn | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise CPU Intel i7-3930K 3.2 Ghz (O/C 4 Ghz) Motherboard ASRock X79 Extreme11 Memory 32 GB (4x8GB) G.SKILL DDR3 Quad PC3-19200 2400MHz Graphics Card MSI N760 TF 4GB5/OC GTX 760 4GB Sound Card SB Recon 3Di Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Cooling Corsair Hydro H100 Hard Drives 256GB OCZ Vector
2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed 117 Mb/s Download and 6 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Netgear WNDR3800 Router
* Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
* 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500 |
01 Jun 2009
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#3 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower |
One thing I tried out here on both RCs lately is using the upgrade option while booted in each to perform a repair install. Each went well from the start. So you know the guide there does work. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower CPU AMD Phenom II X4 975 Deneb 3.6ghz - 965 on new mini tower Motherboard Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 Memory Kingston Hyper X DDR3 1600 1.5v 16gb - Mushkin on 2nd build Graphics Card MSI HD Radeon 5750 1gb - MSI HD Radeon 6450 on mini tower Sound Card Creative Labs X-Fi XtremeGamer - Realtek onooard 2nd case Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Acer P191W 19" widesscreen - HP 20" widescreen mini towe Screen Resolution 1440x900 native - 1600x1024 on 7 Pro x64 build Keyboard Microsoft Recusa Razor - MS Comfort 3000 on second build Mouse Anker 11 button Programmable - A4TECH dual scroll trackball PSU Corsair 750TX - primary / Corsair CX600 - second Case Antec 900-2 - SSD compatible / NZXT Vulcan mini tower Cooling Zalman CNPS9900A Hard Drives Primary Ultimate x64 build-
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 6.0 = 2
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 3.0 = 2 (OS drives)
WD 1tb Green Power sata = 2 1 external
usb flash drives = 18
Second 7 Pro x64 mini tower-
WD Caviar SE 500gb sata II single drive presen Internet Speed 30mbps upgrade - primary hard wired - mini tower usb WiFi Antivirus GFI VIPRE Internet Security 2014 Browser WaterFox 64bit variant of FireFox default browser |
01 Jun 2009
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#4 | | Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
I cannot do so, as I cannot log in to my account. | My System Specs | | OS Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
01 Jun 2009
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#5 | | 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise |
You can boot from your Windows 7 installation disc to perform a repair install instead without losing anything. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom OS 64-bit Windows 8.1 Enterprise CPU Intel i7-3930K 3.2 Ghz (O/C 4 Ghz) Motherboard ASRock X79 Extreme11 Memory 32 GB (4x8GB) G.SKILL DDR3 Quad PC3-19200 2400MHz Graphics Card MSI N760 TF 4GB5/OC GTX 760 4GB Sound Card SB Recon 3Di Integrated Chip Monitor(s) Displays 3 x 27" Asus VE278Q Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W Case Thermaltake Level 10 GT Snow Edition Cooling Corsair Hydro H100 Hard Drives 256GB OCZ Vector
2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA Internet Speed 117 Mb/s Download and 6 Mb/s Upload Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
* Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
* Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
* Netgear WNDR3800 Router
* Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
* 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500 |
01 Jun 2009
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#6 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower |
That would remove Windows out of the equation entirely when booting from the 7 dvd. You can still use the same user name for the new administrator account created through the upgrade process. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower CPU AMD Phenom II X4 975 Deneb 3.6ghz - 965 on new mini tower Motherboard Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 Memory Kingston Hyper X DDR3 1600 1.5v 16gb - Mushkin on 2nd build Graphics Card MSI HD Radeon 5750 1gb - MSI HD Radeon 6450 on mini tower Sound Card Creative Labs X-Fi XtremeGamer - Realtek onooard 2nd case Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Acer P191W 19" widesscreen - HP 20" widescreen mini towe Screen Resolution 1440x900 native - 1600x1024 on 7 Pro x64 build Keyboard Microsoft Recusa Razor - MS Comfort 3000 on second build Mouse Anker 11 button Programmable - A4TECH dual scroll trackball PSU Corsair 750TX - primary / Corsair CX600 - second Case Antec 900-2 - SSD compatible / NZXT Vulcan mini tower Cooling Zalman CNPS9900A Hard Drives Primary Ultimate x64 build-
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 6.0 = 2
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 3.0 = 2 (OS drives)
WD 1tb Green Power sata = 2 1 external
usb flash drives = 18
Second 7 Pro x64 mini tower-
WD Caviar SE 500gb sata II single drive presen Internet Speed 30mbps upgrade - primary hard wired - mini tower usb WiFi Antivirus GFI VIPRE Internet Security 2014 Browser WaterFox 64bit variant of FireFox default browser |
02 Jun 2009
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#7 | | Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
Hmm... I'll check for the disk. | My System Specs | | OS Windows Vista Home Edition x64 |
18 Jun 2009
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#8 | | |
startup recovery tool from cmd guys,
can anyone give me some clues how to recover an installation using Startup Recovery tool from command line?
my issue is, i have windows 7 installation disk on USB, and there is no option to repair the installation. Dont ask how did this happen i just dont have it.
i have an image i am reapplying to the partition, but the system just wont start. black screen and nothing happens.
clean installation results in a black screen on the first reboot as well.
i had windows 7 installed on this disk before, but it just failed to start one beautiful day. i do also suspect the disk, but the fact that files are copied successfuly makes me wonder...
anyone found how to call the tool from a PE boot???
thanks | My System Specs | | |
18 Jun 2009
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#9 | | Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower |
Welcome to the Se7enforums! svyatko
Were you installing from the external or to it? Installations on external drives are advised against since they are simply too fragile. One boot runs the next won't when the configuration is off.
To avoid that hassle I simply yanked the drives out of external enclosures and see them installed internally solving a list of problems. There you would have to rebuild the BCD store every other time. Plus booting from the dvd won't be much help for any repairs on an external usb drive to start with.
"Boot Configuration Data Editor Frequently Asked Questions" Boot Configuration Data Editor Frequently Asked Questions
I don't think the
Step Four: Nuclear Holocaust approach will work for you there not because the information on that was originally written for Vista but where the installation is to start with. Recovering the Vista Bootloader from the DVD - NeoSmart Technologies Wiki
7 and Server 2008 also use the same type of BCD store as seen with Vista. | My System Specs | | Computer type PC/Desktop OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8.1 Preview VM - 7 Pro x64 second remote tower CPU AMD Phenom II X4 975 Deneb 3.6ghz - 965 on new mini tower Motherboard Gigabyte GA-790XTA-UD4 Memory Kingston Hyper X DDR3 1600 1.5v 16gb - Mushkin on 2nd build Graphics Card MSI HD Radeon 5750 1gb - MSI HD Radeon 6450 on mini tower Sound Card Creative Labs X-Fi XtremeGamer - Realtek onooard 2nd case Monitor(s) Displays 2 x Acer P191W 19" widesscreen - HP 20" widescreen mini towe Screen Resolution 1440x900 native - 1600x1024 on 7 Pro x64 build Keyboard Microsoft Recusa Razor - MS Comfort 3000 on second build Mouse Anker 11 button Programmable - A4TECH dual scroll trackball PSU Corsair 750TX - primary / Corsair CX600 - second Case Antec 900-2 - SSD compatible / NZXT Vulcan mini tower Cooling Zalman CNPS9900A Hard Drives Primary Ultimate x64 build-
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 6.0 = 2
WD Black Edition 1tb Sata 3.0 = 2 (OS drives)
WD 1tb Green Power sata = 2 1 external
usb flash drives = 18
Second 7 Pro x64 mini tower-
WD Caviar SE 500gb sata II single drive presen Internet Speed 30mbps upgrade - primary hard wired - mini tower usb WiFi Antivirus GFI VIPRE Internet Security 2014 Browser WaterFox 64bit variant of FireFox default browser | |