HP Preparing Automatic Repair Screen Loop Error

One of the common problems HP computer users encounter is that of automatic repair feature not working. It is a feature suitable for Windows 10 users to resolve HP computer-related problems. However, in many cases, users find HP preparing automatic repair screen getting stuck, and the feature does not work. The screen then becomes blue, indicating that automatic repair cannot repair the HP computer. On the other hand, when Windows cannot initiate the automatic repair, you’ll see a black screen. If you are dealing with this issue, this article will give you four effective ways to troubleshoot it. 

Ways to Resolve HP Preparing Automatic Repair Loop

This error happens when Windows 10 tries to boot but fails. Start using these solutions to fix it. 

Perform a hard reboot

It is the easiest medium to get out of this loop. Use these points for hard rebooting your computer or laptop.

• Switch off the HP device via the power button.
• If you use an HP laptop, take away the battery.
• Next, remove all peripherals.
• After a while, press the power button.
• Now, open the system by connecting the battery.
• You will find that your computer starts properly.

Boot into the safe mode

You can also enter into the safe mode to overcome the HP preparing automatic repair stuck issue. Boot into the safe mode using these points.

 

• Switch off the HP computer.
• Now, place the bootable installation disk of Windows on your PC.
• Boot from it.
• When you are asked to press any key to boot, do so.
• Choose your language in the following interface and click ‘Next.’
• Click ‘Repair your computer.’
• Choose the ‘Troubleshoot’ option, Then pick ‘Advanced Options.’
• Now, tap ‘Startup settings.’
• Tap ‘Restart.’
• Hit the F4 key so your computer boots into safe mode.
• Now you can fix the problems in this mode. 

Use the SFC command.

The System File Checker command or the SFC fixes the damaged Windows file. It, in turn, enables HP preparing automatic repair screen to get into the problematic loop.

 

• Reboot your system.
• Make your PC enter safe mode by hitting the F8 key.
• Go to ‘Troubleshoot,’ followed by ‘Advanced Options.’
• From the ‘Choose an option column, select ‘Command Prompt.’
• Input ‘SFC /scan now and hit enter.
• Wait for some time till the SFC verifies and resolves the command of the Windows. 

Restore Windows Registry

Registry files can get corrupted due to malware infections. So, restore it to overcome this error.

 

• Reboot your PC.
• Hold the F8 key for the PC to come into the recovery environment. 
• Go to ‘Troubleshoot’ followed by ‘Advanced Options.’
• From the ‘Choose an option column, select ‘Command Prompt.’
• Input ‘C:\Windows\System32\config\regback*C:\Windows\System32\config\’
• Press enter.
• When you get the prompt to override entries, input ‘All’ and ‘Enter.’
• Now, wait for this process to complete. 
• Finally, restart your PC. 

Final Thoughts

Most HP users feel nervous when facing their HP preparing automatic repair screen stuck. However, the problem is pervasive and fixable through various techniques. Contact an HP technical support expert if you need more help with it.