Disable Windows Startup Repair as Default Option

All of these commands are automated in Win7 Startup Repair, something which wasn't fully known at the time this thread was first active.

Boot the WIn7 DVD Repair console or Repair CD, click through to Recovery Tools list to run Startup Repair to run all the necessary tests and repairs, including rewriting the MBR if necessary which might take up to 3 separate Startup Repairs with reboots: System Repair Disc - Create

If this fails, make certain that Win7 partition is still marked Active then run Startup Repair again repeatedly: Partition - Mark as Active

Thanks, I'll be sure to keep that Repair Disc safe and sound.

Hi.

Just saw the notice for the thread.

GregRocker is correct. Simply use a Win 7 boot DVD and follow his instructions. Also, using Ultra ISO, you can actually burn the DVD to a 4GB or higher USB stick and it will be bootable as well.

I find it easier to just use USB sticks. I carry several OSes so that I can restore what I need, when I need to.

:)

Busterh

I created a couple Repair Disc and did a trial run, it worked flawlessly...thanks

Upload your Bugcheck file using this tool, then post it in Crashes forum here where the real geniuses reside: https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html You should get it quickly sorted.

Meanwhile I'd run the full HD diagnostics/repair CD scan from the HD maker: Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.

I am having a similar problem with Windows not starting correctly and then requiring me to select Start Normally. My machine is being used as an HTPC and is connected to an AV Receiver using HDMI. For some very frustrating reason the TV and/or receiver do not always detect the connection and I have to reboot constantly. Admittedly I have not really read the manual to the receiver, but I know HDMI is notorious for this problem.

busterh said:

Hi..

Here's how to do it, PROPERLY:

bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures

Buster, mate, I can't thank you enough for posting this! My Win7 HTPC did this on a number of occasions either due to poor power sources or intentionally interrupting the boot process - with a wireless USB keyboard I had no way of telling Windows to start normally and the recovery would actually make things worse. Now I can rest knowing that if it happens again, I don't have to waste hours dealing with the recovery process.

PS: I signed up just to say thanks :)

Thanks for all the info, I am hoping to use this too!

I am setting up an arcade machine and am disconnecting the screen except for when the games are running, so I need to make sure windows boots!

Now to disable potential BIOS errors...

Here is my script to completely disable startup repair
Script Disable Startup Repair