Automatic Repair Loop

mercury2014

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Hi Everyone,

I'm stuck in an automatic repair loop.

One suggestion has been to use a USB recovery disk but I can't create one now that I don't have access to Windows 8.

Any suggestions?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770 CPU
    Memory
    16384MB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT650ti
    Antivirus
    McAffee
Can you boot into Windows 8 safe mode?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion g4
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500 GB HDD
Nope :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770 CPU
    Memory
    16384MB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT650ti
    Antivirus
    McAffee
Do you have any Windows 8 installation DVD?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion g4
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500 GB HDD
I do, but it's at my other home (just my luck).

I spent an hour searching for a way to make a USB recovery drive but couldn't find one online.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770 CPU
    Memory
    16384MB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT650ti
    Antivirus
    McAffee
If the system is rebooting by itself, it may, during the third try allow you access to a Recovery menu that has a Safe Mode option. It appears on the same page as the Startup Repair, where a Startup Settings option shows up.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home Grown
    CPU
    i7 3770K
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z77 -v Pro, Z87-Expert
    Memory
    16 G
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX 680 Classified (2)
    Hard Drives
    Kingston SSD 240 GB
Okay, when you have access to the installation DVD, you should boot your machine from the DVD. After booting, you will have several recovery options. One of the most useful of them is the option to "System Restore" to an earlier restore point.

But if you want to do things immediately, I can't think of anything to suggest right now. But hang around, some other members might be able to help you out. My knowledge is quite limited.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion g4
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500 GB HDD
Thanks, I'll try when I get home.

So far when I boot I just get the blue "Automatic recovery" page that gives me the option to "restart" or "advanced options." The advanced options tab gives me the option to restore, recovery, or boot from a CD/DVD or USB.

I'm going to see if I can get a recovery USB.

Does Windows not make one for download?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770 CPU
    Memory
    16384MB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT650ti
    Antivirus
    McAffee
Does Windows not make one for download?
Sorry, but I don't exactly understand what you mean.

Have you tried the restore option from the advanced options? Be careful though, before trying that option, search online what that means, because if that "restore" refers to the "refresh" feature of Windows 8, you might lose some configurations/apps... I'm not exactly sure.

I've gotta go now, some other members hopefully will assist you further.

Good luck. :thumb:

Arpan
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Linux Mint 14
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavillion g4
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-2330M CPU @ 2.20GHz
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    1 GB Radeon Graphics
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    500 GB HDD
I have my USB recovery stick and when I click on the "Refresh your PC" option I get the following message:

"The drive where Windows is installed is locked. Unlock the drive and try again."

Can anyone help?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8500
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-3770 CPU
    Memory
    16384MB RAM
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia Geforce GT650ti
    Antivirus
    McAffee
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