In some cases, the problem is easily solved by Windows Automatic repair when you restart your system, however, that is not bound to work for everyone. If your error persists even after multiple boots, this means your MBR is corrupted. In such a scenario, you can apply the following solutions to fix your issue.
What causes the Automatic Repair ‘Your PC did not start correctly’ error on Windows 10?
Since the error is sudden, it can be caused by one of the following factors — You can solve this error by following the given solutions with some luck on your side.
Solution 1: Running System Restore
As we mentioned, in some cases a third-party application installed on your system can cause the error to occur. In such scenarios, you will have to opt for a System Restore. A System Restore will restore your system to a point back where the error didn’t occur. Hence, this will eliminate the possibility of a third-party application causing the error. Here’s how to do it: Also, it is important to note that in some cases restoring your system to a certain point doesn’t fix the issue. In such a case, please try restoring your system to a point even back to see if that helps.
Solution 2: Repair System using a Bootable USB/DVD Drive
Sometimes, when the Windows Automatic Repair doesn’t get the issue fixed, repairing your system from the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) might work. For this, you will require a bootable USB, CD or DVD drive — either will do the job. Here’s how to do it:
Solution 3: Repairing System Files using the Command Prompt
If the above solutions don’t work out for you, you can try repairing the MBR file using the command prompt. Master Boot Record or MBR informs your system about the location of the operating system. Damaged MBR or Boot Configuration Data (BCD) is usually the cause of the error. Here’s how to repair them using the command prompt:
Solution 4: Reinstall Windows
Finally, if none of the above solutions fix your issue, you are left with one option only. You will have to reinstall your Windows. You are going to lose all the files on your system drive but that’s just how it is going to be if you want to use your system again. There’s no other way of fixing the issue.
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