Disable Windows Startup Repair as Default Option

[enTRAPAG]

Yes, I searched but I admit I am too lazy to look at my boot files and see if I can figure this out myself. I did try tons of different google queries and sevenforums queries though.

My PC, EVERY time I cold boot, I get a blue screen on or before the Starting Windows screen. I have taken a wild guess that this is my video card or my mainboard because I remember seeing an "nv" in one of the errors a long time ago and I have dual 9600 vid cards and an NForce mainboard. This has happened since the PC was brand new, running Vista 64, but I never cared because after letting the box literally warm up, I can boot and reboot fine and everything. I am totally OK with this problem even though I have tried to fix it unsuccessfully without putting too much effort into it because I don't want to work on this all day ever as long as I can boot. It's cool. That has very little to do with my question though, but I am just presenting it as the cause, but I require any suggestions on fixing it the bluescreen. Its part of my life now, and I would probably feel weird without it at this point. Anyway... Done.

The actual problem is that i usually turn the PC on, walk away, come back in a few min to a bluescreen and then reboot, walk away again adn and Vista would come right up and be ready when I got back.

Windows 7, after a failed boot, will kindly and with the best intentions assume that i want to fix that problem and will select Windows Startup Repair as the default boot option. I need to physically wait for this prompt and pick Start Normally. If I don't my PC is yelling at me for trying to cancel Windows Startup Repair because I know it can't find the solution to my problem, nor do I require it to fix that problem. I often forget to wait for this prompt and it slows down my normal workflow and cuts into my routine.

How can I select Start Normally as the default option after a failed boot? If I need to run Startup Repair, i will most likely make myself available to select it from the prompt. I don't see anything in Startup options and haven't had to manually configure a boot option via text file since Windows 98 so I'm not even 100% sure where to begin where to look. Thanks for listening to my rant if you're still reading.

 

[nObRaIn]

have you tried disabling the automatic reboot option? iirc it should be in the menu after you hit f8 at boot. i'm not sure if this will help with your problem but it may give you the options page if you reboot manualy after the crash.

 

[enTRAPAG]

Yes, I actually always have that disabled. Nothing worse than not being able to see a blue screen that you actually want to. Thanks for the suggestion though.

 

[busterh]

I've been searching for this all day. I finally found the answer.

At the Command prompt enter the following:

bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No

This will disable Startup Repair from automatically booting when there is a problem.

However, BEWARE.....

You'll have to get back into Windows as and Admin to re-enable it... just change the No to Yes.



Buster

 

[jfar]

I've been searching for this all day. I finally found the answer.

At the Command prompt enter the following:

bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No

This will disable Startup Repair from automatically booting when there is a problem.

However, BEWARE.....

You'll have to get back into Windows as and Admin to re-enable it... just change the No to Yes.



Buster

Good man for coming back to let people know how you fixed it.

 

[rover3500]

did u make ur own pc? if so,did u use cables that weren't new(or for that matter,new ones can be faulty)I had a similar problem,and it took me ages to find out it was a hairline split on the hd cable.I don't know how u can leave it like that,it may get worse and end up busting something and not starting up at all.Have u verified ur installation disc aswell?Just a couple of things i would try.Might be worth ur while contacting support for your motherboard or checking if ur bios is current.

 

[busterh]

Hi..

Not sure what you're really asking me, but I do have an even cleaner solution:

In testing, we found that the command did not work properly with Windows 7 RTM....

But, through some pretty extensive testing today, we did figure out that it is still a bcdedit issue.

Here's how to do it, PROPERLY:

bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures

You can crash as often as you like and you will not be prompted for the Startup Repair.

To restore things to normal, simply issue the following command:

bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy displayallfailures

Again, either UAC must be turned off or you must run CMD as an Admin....

Boy, this was a tough one to crack! I'm getting too old for this!

Oh, and a bonus....this should work on all versions of Vista and Windows 7....Our tests were on Windows 7 32bit RTM.

 

[xenocide]

when I type bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No it says, "bcedit is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.

 

[Dude7]

Hi,

I know this is an old thread but it was just what I was looking for. I tried it and it works great, thanks so much for spending all that time digging this option out for all.

Please tell me, in a hypothetical worse case scenario, the OS will not boot at all, will I at least be given the opportunity to enter the displayallfailures command in a dos window?

Thanks and all the best,
Selvan

Hi..

Not sure what you're really asking me, but I do have an even cleaner solution:

In testing, we found that the command did not work properly with Windows 7 RTM....

But, through some pretty extensive testing today, we did figure out that it is still a bcdedit issue.

Here's how to do it, PROPERLY:

bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy ignoreallfailures

You can crash as often as you like and you will not be prompted for the Startup Repair.

To restore things to normal, simply issue the following command:

bcdedit /set {default} bootstatuspolicy displayallfailures

Again, either UAC must be turned off or you must run CMD as an Admin....

Boy, this was a tough one to crack! I'm getting too old for this!

Oh, and a bonus....this should work on all versions of Vista and Windows 7....Our tests were on Windows 7 32bit RTM.

 

[Dude7]

anyone?

 

[gregrocker]

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: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

If this fails, make certain that Win7 partition is still marked Active then run Startup Repair again repeatedly: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/71432-partition-mark-active.html

 

[Dude7]

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

 

[busterh]

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

 

[Dude7]

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

 

[RhapsodyOfFire]

when I type bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No it says, "bcedit is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.

The problem is you've typed it wrong. You've typed bcedit and not bcdedit .
BTW I've currently have the same problem on a notebook. I've disabled it and now I get BSOD with 0x00007B or something which is a common error with the harddisk detection. The recovery always suggests a system restore and fix the BSOD this way. The OS works fine but as soon as I restart the computer the automatic repair starts all over again by default. (this was until I've disabled it to start automatically). The HDD appear to be ok by the manufacturer HDD. Any suggestions? The HDD doesn't have bad sectors I've checked. I've also made chkdsk /R on C drive. The OS is always detectable and so is the HDD.
Notebook Pavillion DV7. There isn't an option to disable AHCI mode in BIOS because it is an AMD CPU.

 

[gregrocker]

Upload your Bugcheck file using this tool, then post it in Crashes forum here where the real geniuses reside: http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-debugging/96879-blue-screen-death-bsod-posting-instructions.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.

 

[hermi14]

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.

 

[rockingstarfish]

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

 

[thewildman]

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...

 

[ccraddock]

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