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Ok, so i uninstalled fix it 9 from my computer manually by removing files and such. when i went to reinstall my computer it won't start. i mean it will turn on, but i get this error saying windows cannot restart your computer. then this startup repair thingy pops up and says "system repair cannot repair this computer automatically." What can i do? i've tried several things. i need help.

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Quick summary and context: removed files manually and now Startup Repair reports “Startup Repair cannot repair this computer automatically.” The community suggestions from and to use the machine’s recovery (F8/F11) or a Windows install/repair disc are the right first steps. Trying Safe Mode (as asked) is fine, but if boot/BCD/boot sector files are damaged Safe Mode may not start — use the recovery environment or a repair disc instead. (support.microsoft.com)

Step-by-step order to try (short, deterministic):

  1. Try Advanced Boot Options (tap F8) → choose Repair your computer, then run Startup Repair (allow it to run more than once) and inspect the Startup Repair log at %windir%\System32\LogFiles\Srt\Srttrail.txt to see why it failed. (learn.microsoft.com)

  2. If Startup Repair fails, open Command Prompt from the Recovery Environment and run a disk check first:

    chkdsk C: /r

    Then attempt boot repairs with Bootrec:

    bootrec /fixmbr
bootrec /fixboot
bootrec /scanos
bootrec /rebuildbcd

    If RebuildBCD doesn't find/repair the BCD, export and rename the existing BCD and run Rebuild again:

    bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
attrib c:\boot\bcd -s -h -r
ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Running chkdsk and the Bootrec sequence is the standard recovery flow for MBR/BCD/boot-sector problems. (learn.microsoft.com)

  3. If boot code was repaired but Windows still shows file errors, run System File Checker (SFC). From the Recovery Command Prompt you can run SFC offline:

    sfc /scannow /offbootdir=C:\ /offwindir=C:\Windows

    (On newer Windows versions, run DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth before SFC when possible.) These tools replace missing or corrupted system files but may need original install media. (support.microsoft.com)

If none of the above restores boot, copy critical data off the disk (use the Recovery Command Prompt or a Linux live USB), then consider a clean install or professional repair. Avoid manual deletion of system files in the future — recovery works much better when the recovery environment or install media is available. (support.microsoft.com)

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Member Avatar for nuwan4u

If you are using a Laptop, ( Windows 7 ) you can use the Auto Recovery Feature by pressing F11, If you are Installing from a DVD you can repair the OS.

Member Avatar for anirudh33

hi airguitarman,

I guess you should try repairing with your Windows7 disc.

Tell me if you are able to get it working.

Member Avatar for jingda

Can you boot into safe mode?

Member Avatar for benmar

what version of operating system you are..?

Member Avatar for jingda

Why bother replying to an old thread, check the dates of the last post next time!

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