How to Repair Windows 7 Using the Startup Repair Tool
The Startup Repair tool repairs Windows 7 by replacing important operating system files that might be damaged or missing. Startup Repair is an easy diagnostic and repair tool to use when Windows 7 fails to start properly and you can’t use Safe Mode. In our case, it’s a Startup Repair, but there are lots of tasks that could be completed with the Windows 7 DVD. Choose Next. This will begin the Windows 7 System Recovery Options which contains several useful diagnostic and repair tools, one of which is Startup Repair. You don’t need to do anything here but wait. This Windows installation search shouldn’t take more than a few minutes at most. Select Next. For example, as you can see above, this Windows 7 installation is listed as being on drive D: when it’s actually the C: drive when Windows 7 is running. As you can see, several other diagnostic and recovery tools are available in the Windows 7 System Recovery Options including System Restore, System Image Recovery, Windows Memory Diagnostic, and Command Prompt. In this guide, however, we’re only repairing operating system files using the Startup Repair tool. If the Windows 7 repair tool finds a problem with an important operating system file, the tool might suggest a solution of some kind that you have to confirm, or it might solve the problem automatically. Whatever happens, follow the prompts as necessary and accept any changes suggested by Startup Repair. Also, be sure to read the Important note on Step 1. If it becomes apparent that Startup Repair isn’t going to solve your Windows 7 problem, you do have some additional recovery options including a System Restore or a System Image Recovery, assuming you have previously backed up your entire computer. You could also try a Parallel Install of Windows 7 or a Clean Install of Windows 7. However, if you’ve tried a Startup Repair of Windows 7 as part of another troubleshooting guide, you’re probably best served by continuing with whatever specific advice that guide is giving as your next step.
