How to fix ANY Windows problem with the built-in repair tool

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • We all experience issues with Windows from time to time - but did you know that the Windows built-in troubleshooting repair tool has EVERYTHING you need to get your PC back up and running? And the best part is you can do it all yourself! In this guide, I walk you through each of the troubleshooting tools, show you what they do, show you which ones you need based on your issue, and show you the commands you need to run to repair your own Windows computer! Enjoy! :)
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  • @lew_lew4945
    @lew_lew4945 Před 4 měsíci +16

    Thank you so much, been stuck on this for ages and I’ve watched other videos that couldn’t help but this helped and fixed my issue straight away!

  • @darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth
    @darkstars-torpedoes-of-truth Před 6 měsíci +25

    Thanks for all of your videos, I'm not a computer tech, but not an absolute n00b either, so it's good to learn many things and reaffirm that the things that i do know are the right things to do.
    Keep it up, I need guys like you IRL and here, thanks.

  • @franknelalde5982
    @franknelalde5982 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much! You really saved my day! I tried startup settings and it worked!

  • @anonimouse4678
    @anonimouse4678 Před 6 měsíci +2

    followed instructions just have to say had to do a few turning off attempts to get out of safe mode. Many many thanks I have no income so glad to have been able to fix myself xxxx

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 6 měsíci +1

      That's why I make these videos. It's not always in the budget to pay someone to do it. Glad I could help you out! 👍

  • @IRDeezlSmoke
    @IRDeezlSmoke Před 10 měsíci +60

    This sort of content is why I subscribed. So well presented and to the point information. Thank you for that.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +9

      Thank you so much! I do my best to be as clear and concise as possible :)

    • @rogerrosen2323
      @rogerrosen2323 Před 7 měsíci

      i dont have any disk space it wont work i didnt use the clean up now its too late i think i tried it wouldnt un install programs is it shot i didnt use cleanup software they wanted monthly fees i think its about 5 years old windowns 14

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @rogerrosen2323 I would download WinDirStat and try to remove any large disk usages on your drive 👍

    • @rogerrosen2323
      @rogerrosen2323 Před 7 měsíci

      i tried that before wouldnt un install and i didnt use a cleanup service now it cant repair w no disk sspace no boot no nothing thw repair wont work no disk space the hp tech messed me up on the phone 5 years ago putting all the things i wouldnt need i couldnt update or remove programs i think they purposely messed me up so id pay to fix why else they gave me maps and bonkour really ruined the hp 14 the chrome book is ok never put much on there seems it would need a new drive or operating sysem too expensive the only option is a new cmpter/i used the large somp for sports betting the small one not compatible and they want a gelocomply also you download over and over@@AskYourComputerGuy

    • @davedugdale1625
      @davedugdale1625 Před měsícem

      I'm on Windows 10 and I had 1 issue with a update so got onto Microsoft well they tried to sort it out in the end they reset it it was the intelligence services at fault well so far so good Microsoft not always that good

  • @martinthornton3229
    @martinthornton3229 Před 10 měsíci +26

    Thank you for another informative video. Feel a lot more confident to deal with any future Windows issues due to this content. I have also previously created a bootable windows USB and backed up my files using your other excellent videos. Appreciate you sharing your expertise.
    Regards

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +3

      So glad you find my videos helpful! I appreciate you watching :) 👍🍺

    • @gregtowle8830
      @gregtowle8830 Před 6 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy mine went to endless loop , and i erased everything accidently because i didnt know what i was doing , i wiped it clean, i could not find my persnal info on the computer ,

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 6 měsíci

      @gregtowle8830 🥲

    • @msookesh
      @msookesh Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks you very much ...

  • @ishaanmalhotra3008
    @ishaanmalhotra3008 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I had a bsod restart loop going on in my hp laptop, with the message Acpi bios error. The sfc scannow command fixed it! Thanks a lot!

  • @chihchang857
    @chihchang857 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Love that the video gets straight to the point! Hoping this will help with the constant reload on my home screen.

  • @Terrum
    @Terrum Před 9 měsíci +43

    I'm a Linux user and I wouldn't say 'Just use Linux' because, frankly, if someone can't troubleshoot Windows, they'll have one heck of a time trying to troubleshoot Linux!

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 9 měsíci +6

      Exactly. I'm making a video soon - •Windows expert tries Linux for the first time". Hopefully it will demonstrate that even though Linux may be safer, etc, doesn't necessarily mean that Grandma June in Phoenix can figure it out...especially because I'm pretty sure I will have trouble. And I know the basics 😂

  • @craigtegeler4677
    @craigtegeler4677 Před 10 měsíci +5

    Great job AYCG! Great sequential troubleshooting video that should be the proper guide! I'd have
    to say that this video is most helpful if there ever is/was going forward! Well now, do you think
    that Microsmarts would properly layout a repair process that is geared towards the more friendly
    user experience when attempting to facilitate such repairs?? Hell NO!!!

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +2

      You're asking a lot lol - that will never happen. They'd rather you give up and just go buy a new one so they can sell another Windows license 🥲

    • @craigtegeler4677
      @craigtegeler4677 Před 10 měsíci

      I've NEVER had Windows auto repair work for me and so if anything proved to be unrepairable, I would just do a fresh new install and put back all of my installed programs and do a restore of all of my system drivers and settings, using Glary Utilities and then do a AOMEI Restore since my drivers and AOMEI Backups were being stored on a separate partition or separate drive. More times than none, this proved to be the most effective means as opposed to just how slow windows repair tool really is! In doing so, I could do all of this in about 90 minutes with relative ease and the fresh installation just makes it extra nice! In addition to the said non-reparable status initially, knowing that the age of the drive in question and/or the number of hours in service; I would make an immediate judgement call and replace the drive with another solid state drive and proceed from there plus mem sticks testing and/or replacement/upgrade too! @@AskYourComputerGuy

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci

      You could. I could. But your average novice wouldn't be able to. Obviously if you have the skills and speed and proper backup protocols in place, it would be easier to start over. But not everyone is that lucky 🤷‍♂️

  • @user-ty3vh1um5b
    @user-ty3vh1um5b Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for sharing this diy blue screen fix. It saved me computer tech service fee.

  • @beahaven
    @beahaven Před 6 měsíci

    Such a great video. Watched this one again after your recent one on Creating a Restore Point.

  • @pc-doctor1416
    @pc-doctor1416 Před 9 měsíci +5

    One reoccurring problem I often come across on clients computers is a failing hard drive. It's more complicated to diagnose but I boot the computer with a Hirens USB boot drive and use CrystalDisk info. There is no point in repairing a failing drive plus with Hirens you can mount and external hard drive to back up your data. Conversely the disk cloning program to "image" the faulty drive to a new drive which can then be repaired.

  • @Spyk
    @Spyk Před 7 měsíci +211

    You know you need this when your on your iPad because resetting your pc didn't work 💀💀💀

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci +18

      Ugh 🥲

    • @soorajsoorajs3385
      @soorajsoorajs3385 Před 7 měsíci

      ​​@@AskYourComputerGuymy asus laptop 💻C\WINDOWS\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt Sir please help 😢

    • @RevWillBreeze
      @RevWillBreeze Před 6 měsíci +3

      Yup those Wieger's build some great products

    • @x2keaves34
      @x2keaves34 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Bro it tells me to put my password in to reset I put it in and it says it’s wrong idk wtf to do😂😭

    • @Planetary1
      @Planetary1 Před 5 měsíci

      On god

  • @TRD_Mike
    @TRD_Mike Před 3 měsíci +1

    Wow, this was full of helpful advice with good information, thank you.

  • @OBrizuela00
    @OBrizuela00 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much I was about to sell my pc lol you save me 💪🏼 you’re the best hope you keep on this, thanks again

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      I appreciate that! I'm going to keep making videos as long as I'm able. Thanks for the encouragement 👍

  • @stevejarvis186
    @stevejarvis186 Před 10 měsíci +3

    Fantastic video and thanks for posting this interesting stuff, I've made notes and filed elsewhere off my PC for when I next have that issue. One thing though on restore points, going back many years through OS 10, 8.1, 8, XP etc etc, I have never yet gone to Restore and have it complete the restore, every single time I've ever tried that all I have ever gotten is Windows failed to restore! Also I wonder if one day you might do a video on something we can do to improve the abysmal transfer speeds on Win 10, I've never known it where you get speeds in kbps and seem to remember in past OS`s it being much much higher. Is there a utility or something we can do to speed up transfer speeds? Cheers from the UK

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Thank you for the comment. It's true, sometimes Restore "fails", but I've also seen a non-booting system suddenly come back to life after a restore...followed by "system restore failed". Sometimes it repairs just enough to get you back to Windows.
      Regarding the transfer speed, that's going to be a limitation of the hardware. The faster the drive, the faster the speed. I can transfer from a HDD to another HDD in my system and it might be 15-20k a second. I transfer from an SSD to my NVME external and it jumps to 130-150k a second

  • @dylanstewar5268
    @dylanstewar5268 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Nothing worked and it dosent even let me reset my pc, just says there was a problem with resetting

    • @tannerbrooks6844
      @tannerbrooks6844 Před 10 dny

      Same

    • @ThePickles9
      @ThePickles9 Před 10 dny

      @@tannerbrooks6844find anyway to fix? I’m in the same situation

    • @sandymalinga9211
      @sandymalinga9211 Před 9 dny

      Same here 😭

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 9 dny +5

      Unfortunately, when a system reset fails as a last resort, that usually means that Windows is so corrupted, the only remaining option is to reinstall Windows 🥲

    • @bigjimbo5040
      @bigjimbo5040 Před 8 dny

      ​@@AskYourComputerGuyhow do I do that?

  • @KevinNudge2023
    @KevinNudge2023 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Thanks for all these answers man im on windows 11 and this is very helpful you just earned a new subscriber lol😊

  • @amaechioscar7220
    @amaechioscar7220 Před 8 měsíci

    The system restore option worked for me
    Thanks a lot sir for this video 👍👍

  • @DJaquithFL
    @DJaquithFL Před 10 měsíci +8

    Excellent info and tutorial! 👍😎 Just a thought, It might be a great thing to have "a Windows good practices video" especially for new installs.
    Fortunately I've only run across that screen a couple times in the last several, probably 10, years. My go-to first choice typically is using a System Restore Point. However, as I recall System Restore is disabled on Windows 10 installs so I don't know what the default is for Windows 11, but it might be worth doing a video about it. I always check it while I'm going through a windows install process.
    _Lately, as I mentioned, I use a third party app to clone my OS and app M.2 drive a couple times a week. So if I do run across the problem I can boot an F8 and be up and running in a minute._

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +3

      A) a best practices for install is a brilliant idea, thank you! B) good job on the cloning. It's also on the list, just waiting on a specific vendor to send me the hardware I recommend ;)

    • @noohhassn
      @noohhassn Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@AskYourComputerGuy1:29 1:29

  • @sleepwalker6825
    @sleepwalker6825 Před 10 měsíci +10

    What was not mentioned in this Video regarding " System Restore " is unless You turned ON Syytem Restore You will not have any saved Restore points ... System Restore is turned OFF by Default for some weird reason ( Only since Windows 10/11 ) Nice one Microsoft another Legend move

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +4

      Agreed! I address this in another recent video, but (unfortunately) once you get to the point of needing these tips, you're stuck with it. Hopefully one sees the other video, enables system restore. Have no idea why Microsoft would disable this "self-help" feature. Makes no sense! :(

    • @effem9366
      @effem9366 Před 7 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy I guess they hope to get a person to make another purchase. I was just presented with the blue screen. Came here and ran the 1st check you listed it tells me where the corruption came from ... But what do I do next? I didn't even realize I did NOT have a system restore point.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci

      Every step of the way, try restarting and see if Windows loads. That's the best way to avoid doing unnecessary steps 👍

    • @Starwarrior9831
      @Starwarrior9831 Před 6 měsíci

      Even if u have restore points, Yr anti virus software will make the restore fail by blocking access to some files. Unless you uninstall the anti virus program

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 6 měsíci

      @Starwarrior9831 👍

  • @JasonWestaway
    @JasonWestaway Před 3 měsíci +1

    Huge thanks, Scott! Another amazing video and a reminder! I've said this many times there are two Tech CZcamsrs I really enjoy and one is you and the other is the other, he also explains things as you do. so everyone can understand.
    Huge respect!
    Take care!

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing! Who's the other one? I probably watch him too! 😂👍

    • @JasonWestaway
      @JasonWestaway Před 3 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy lol, I'm sure you do his name is Liron Segev aka The Techie Guy

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @JasonWestaway love Liron! He just hit 1M subs too! Huge inspiration for me 👍

    • @JasonWestaway
      @JasonWestaway Před 3 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy Yes he is also a huge inspiration to me too. Also, he is from South Africa originally as well, not sure what part, but to me that hits home.
      He sounds like an amazing person.
      When he hit his 1M mark. I congratulated him. I've followed him for a while.
      Thanks, Scott!

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 3 měsíci +1

      @JasonWestaway I did the same. I kinda know him through one of my private YT growth groups - not enough to where he'd know me on the street, but we do have conversations occasionally. I too congratulated him. I know after grinding for 3 years just to get to 100k how BIG of a deal 1M actually is...quite amazing!

  • @yuvalru
    @yuvalru Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you - your advice helped me a lot !

  • @pigsauce4150
    @pigsauce4150 Před měsícem +6

    I’ve tried everything and it still will not fix the issue.

    • @thebardisashieldmaiden1754
      @thebardisashieldmaiden1754 Před měsícem +1

      Same here....

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před měsícem

      If none of these troubleshooting tools, including "reset PC" work to fix the pc, your only remaining option is to reinstall Windows clean and start over

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před měsícem

      If none of these troubleshooting tools, including "reset PC" work to fix the pc, your only remaining option is to reinstall Windows clean and start over

    • @acoustic624
      @acoustic624 Před měsícem

      @@AskYourComputerGuypls make a vid on how to redownload windows when stuck in the screen from this video

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před měsícem

      @acoustic624 you can't from the troubleshooting menus. You'll need a working PC or use a friend's. Here's how:
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  • @rewscott
    @rewscott Před 6 měsíci

    You're doing great stuff for us.

  • @StarkyTheStar
    @StarkyTheStar Před 7 měsíci +1

    Not Me patiently watching this over and over again listening to him explain just to realize i dont know jack about computers and without this man i would prolly be lost

  • @Raxobrown
    @Raxobrown Před měsícem

    Thank you so much you actually taught me something new that i never realized that I'll run successfully and it's my first time using a laptop computer by bypassing this troubleshooting process. But actually i used on unblocking phone problem software updates plus it's been months doing this and I'm not that professional but still experiencing this technology technic problems.

  • @trillionxdark
    @trillionxdark Před 3 měsíci

    System restore was the only option that worked for me... Thank you sir

  • @SpiritintheSky.
    @SpiritintheSky. Před 7 měsíci +1

    Invaluable, once again. Thank you very much.

  • @bubulinamade96
    @bubulinamade96 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video 😢❤. It helped me so much and you explained everything so clearly. Makes me want to study IT🤭

  • @manueldelgado2962
    @manueldelgado2962 Před 19 dny

    3rd video that I watched, after 20 seconds I fix the problem, thanks!

  • @victorsalinasfurio1341
    @victorsalinasfurio1341 Před 4 měsíci

    you just repaired my computer! Thank you so much sir!

  • @Li.Siyuan
    @Li.Siyuan Před 10 měsíci

    I've been using a PC since 1986 and Windows since v3.0, (I took some time to leave DRDOS behind and didn't really convert until Win95) - however, I've come across these tools on interminable occasions but never once had the tools fix my PC adequately. I now try just once or twice and inevitably end up re-installing the operating system from scratch rather than just resetting it.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +1

      A lot of people think that, and normally yes. But if someone has software that they can't reinstall, wiping Windows isn't always the best solution

  • @MajSmJz
    @MajSmJz Před měsícem

    Thanks for reminding me of all those dos commands!

  • @Gracek745
    @Gracek745 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you so much this just helped me get back into my computer

  • @mosesola8842
    @mosesola8842 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks so very much. These are very helpful tips!!!!

  • @michaelwhite2968
    @michaelwhite2968 Před měsícem

    The safe mode worked fine! Thank you 💯

  • @samuelnsia7079
    @samuelnsia7079 Před 2 měsíci

    Of all the solutions I tried yours worked thanks a lot for the tips

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 2 měsíci

      Awesome! You're welcome 👍

    • @rosecook
      @rosecook Před 2 měsíci

      I cannot run chkdsk because it says write protected. Tha ks

    • @rosecook
      @rosecook Před 2 měsíci

      Thanks ahead of time

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 2 měsíci

      @rosecook this should help:
      www.diskpart.com/articles/chkdsk-write-protected-3889.amp.html

  • @mitchelladler
    @mitchelladler Před 7 měsíci +2

    Havent done much DOS entry since '84 the time before GUI. This video was great. Nice refresher with a few new lessons. for dealing with windows. This is my first computer off the shelf. As such it did not come with software in hard format. Its on a D: - with my problem it makes it difficult as its in a death loop. BTW the audio was excellent and your accent is highly undrstandable. Thank you.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you, my friend! Ironically I get lots of comments about the audio not being loud enough. Thx for the support 👍

  • @Ho_SSam
    @Ho_SSam Před 7 měsíci

    Keep up man , greetings from Egypt

  • @elixerprince_art
    @elixerprince_art Před 9 měsíci +2

    This one actually helped!!

  • @shmunk92
    @shmunk92 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you very much sir for the clear and concise instructions. I restarted in safe mode then, in safe mode, i restarted again which seemed to have fixed the problem)

  • @EriNeeman
    @EriNeeman Před 3 dny

    I did the scannow on the command prompt and it detected/fixed my problems with my missing kernel files and my 0xc0000001 error. Thank you so much, sir.

  • @jd1266
    @jd1266 Před 7 měsíci

    Ty your the man. Awesome channel!!!

  • @gabay1953
    @gabay1953 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks as usual for another important video🙏🤜

  • @khelifimohamedamine190
    @khelifimohamedamine190 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you so much for the advices.

  • @bonzo1928
    @bonzo1928 Před 5 měsíci

    Great information here. Thanks! I have a load user profile failure issue on startup which I am trying to fix

  • @orukomienorzino2693
    @orukomienorzino2693 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing 👏👏👏I ran into a problem on my boyfriend’s laptop and this helped me resolved it❤Thank you so much

  • @jcmugler7301
    @jcmugler7301 Před měsícem +1

    Omg i restarted safe mode and it works thank you so much. My baby is back working

  • @comesee989
    @comesee989 Před měsícem

    Thank you so much. I saw ur videos from a glance and aw sh&%, I need these. I'm working on getting out of S Mode on a customers (Walmart) computer with Windows 11 Home, what a mess.
    I truly appreciate your videos. I have a great respect for your knowledge and cool demeaner.

  • @djjeckel65
    @djjeckel65 Před 2 měsíci

    3 sec in i felt the need to sub. you clearly know pc. thank you so much. my pc doesnt like updates.

  • @lassejohansson548
    @lassejohansson548 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank You for this Info.❤

  • @freddiechristian1298
    @freddiechristian1298 Před 7 měsíci

    Great video, did you already make the how to extract the files and/or folders video?

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks. Remind me again please. Not sure what you're referring to

    • @freddiechristian1298
      @freddiechristian1298 Před 7 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy
      at 6:00 you are typing on the prompt xcopy H:\test H:\test /E to show how to retrieve files or folders. You mentioned that you should do a video on how to do this. I was wondering if you ever did the video or are still thinking about doing one.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      @freddiechristian1298 still on the drawing board, just haven't done it yet. I made video on creating a Hirens boot CD which gives you a Windows Explorer-like interface, where you can copy files like you would in Windows, so I put the previous idea on the back burner. Much easier to do in Hirens than from a command prompt, but might still make it, because some people won't be able to get a Hirens disc. Thx for the reminder 👍

  • @nickloughrey9841
    @nickloughrey9841 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The best way is to use macrium reflect to clone your drive every so often . If windows starts misbehaving , just swop in clone drive . I have used this since the windows 95 as the other tools just dont always work .

  • @Tandin-fc6ze
    @Tandin-fc6ze Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much. very much helpful.

  • @rounakUWU
    @rounakUWU Před 4 měsíci

    Thank You So Much😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️the first step worked for me ! I lost my data in one of my earlier PC's I wish I could have saved that one too 😭❤️still thank yous o much😭😭😭❤️

  • @DeeJudah
    @DeeJudah Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you!!!! You helped me solve my problem!!

  • @kidcoltsungete8987
    @kidcoltsungete8987 Před měsícem +1

    Ooooh men , i fixed my problem in a minute after watching this video 🎉

  • @johnpedersen8387
    @johnpedersen8387 Před 9 měsíci

    Good video by the way😀

  • @Mr.bedwars1
    @Mr.bedwars1 Před 18 dny

    This actually worked thank you so much

  • @nickvincent666
    @nickvincent666 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks, bro! You saved my butt!

  • @chesteragullana4104
    @chesteragullana4104 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks sir!!! Uninstalling latest quality update saved me💯

  • @rmapdeep1388
    @rmapdeep1388 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks. really helpful tips

  • @ItsCooperTho
    @ItsCooperTho Před 3 měsíci

    THANKS IT WORKED FOR ME

  • @farooqahmed8490
    @farooqahmed8490 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanx ,Very Helpful Guide .

  • @Creathrod
    @Creathrod Před 25 dny

    Thanks for the knowledge

  • @deborahhunt7448
    @deborahhunt7448 Před 7 měsíci

    I just found your channel and subscribed. I have an HP Envy. It's given me problems from the get go, but HP repaired it under warranty the first couple of times.
    I recently made the mistake of downloading Windows 11 on it and it crashed again. It's stuck on the Automatic Repair Window. I've watched several repair videos and followed all of their prompts, or hacks, and so far I can't get it back up. I did have a lot going on and maybe need to try again. My son in law did save a back up for me of my files when working to bring it up another time before I downloaded Windows 11. Can I uninstall Windows 11 and go back to Windows 10?
    I'm going to try taking your advice on this video tomorrow when I have time to sit down with my computer.
    I did hear that HP discontinued making the Envy's. If it's true, I can understand why. 😢

  • @faizanasser2208
    @faizanasser2208 Před 2 měsíci

    This really helps me thanks❤❤❤❤

  • @user-wf8er9ll9q
    @user-wf8er9ll9q Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you it worked for me ❤

  • @Launofmight
    @Launofmight Před 2 měsíci

    BRO YOU FIXED MY COMPUTER THANK YOU!!!

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 2 měsíci

      No...YOU did. I just gave you the ammo and information you were lacking! Good job, my friend!

  • @Aviation.Safety.
    @Aviation.Safety. Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @djjeckel65
    @djjeckel65 Před 2 měsíci

    so it seems this happens when my screen turns off. can I turn that setting off and leave my screen on?? your videos help ty

  • @masseysmoviemadness1411
    @masseysmoviemadness1411 Před 4 měsíci

    Hey there, did you ever make that video about backing up files to a USB flash drive from this cycling repair screen? Thank you 🙏

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Not quite. Closest I've gotten so far is how to create the usb drive that you need to be able to access your Windows files. Thx for the reminder, will bump that on the drawing board. Here's the drive creation video if it might help 👍
      2 USB boot drives EVERY PC user should make before it's too late!
      czcams.com/video/uCkOVDHfFJM/video.html

    • @masseysmoviemadness1411
      @masseysmoviemadness1411 Před 4 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy Thanks man, will watch this one. The backup would be a pretty useful vid right about now .. ;P

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @masseysmoviemadness1411 it's on the drawing board. I only have so much time each week, so I try to plan my videos accordingly. Maybe next week's upload?

    • @masseysmoviemadness1411
      @masseysmoviemadness1411 Před 4 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy all been much appreciated, thank you x

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 4 měsíci +1

      @masseysmoviemadness1411 you're welcome!

  • @wizzard5442
    @wizzard5442 Před 9 měsíci

    I got 10yo Ideapad 100 laptop with dual-boot Windows 8.1 on both partitions.
    Had start-up problem on Windows C drive and a totally unrelated major problem (too much ink to explain) on Windws D drive.
    I used Safe Mode in “Startup Settings” for C drive - simply went into Safe Mode and then Restart straight away. That completely fixed up C drive problem.
    But somehow and in someway that operation alone also completely fixed the problem on D drive. How so?
    Both Windows now work perfectly fine.
    So thanks for your video.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Surprisingly, safe mode sometimes actually "fixes" many normal day-to-day issues. I always recommend booting into safe mode, then restart after a successful "safe mode boot", before doing any "real" troubleshooting :)

  • @alexsabre1323
    @alexsabre1323 Před 2 měsíci

    Love you man thank you

  • @nicholaslonewolf3630
    @nicholaslonewolf3630 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you so much..I was able to fix my laptop following your tips in this video.

  • @SandALLGod
    @SandALLGod Před 8 měsíci +1

    This happened, thank you

  • @mbhombishantel2631
    @mbhombishantel2631 Před 2 měsíci

    This video saved my life ❤

  • @sloan121
    @sloan121 Před 7 měsíci

    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @user-mo3sp2lw1k
    @user-mo3sp2lw1k Před 8 měsíci

    thank you jani

  • @yepi3449
    @yepi3449 Před 7 měsíci

    Thankyou Mister

  • @juliashaw1
    @juliashaw1 Před 2 měsíci

    Your advice has been very easy to follow, thanks. No steps have worked yet for me. I think AVG antivirus reset my computer. I guess I need to contact AVG tech support to ask how to uninstall their software from the automatic repair screens. After looking online for others with this AVG antivirus trouble.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you for the comment - I think there is a AVG removal tool that's fully automatic - might have to Google it for the location 👍

    • @juliashaw1
      @juliashaw1 Před 2 měsíci

      Many thanks for that - but I cannot access Google from the blue screen.
      I can access the C:
      I can see Windows and Program Files (x86) in C: \ directory, plus 12,288 DumpStack.log on 19/03/2024.
      To make a back up, I tried: C: \cd \windows\systems32\config
      The reply:
      The system cannot find the path specified.
      I've emailed AVG for advice too

  • @user-up3hf9yk3v
    @user-up3hf9yk3v Před 7 měsíci

    Could you do a video on now to use a flash drive to use to update windows when you have no space left in you ram,thanks.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 7 měsíci

      You can't. Windows won't download files unless there is adequate storage space. I made a video recently on how to free up drive space if needed 💪

  • @wlodekw7046
    @wlodekw7046 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks a lot for this very useful tutorial. In my case it will not go to safe mode - just freezes on windows 10 logo. Option to uninstall updates is asking me for a password and tells me that my password is incorrect. Option Cmd command line does the same - 'incorrect password'. Is there any way to reset or bypass my password perhaps using usb bootable flash drive? My main issue is that when I enter my PIN on welcome screen, it shows a few circles then it gets stuck a this point. I would appreciate any suggestions to try. Many thanks.

  • @mikemassie8966
    @mikemassie8966 Před 7 měsíci

    Thanks!

  • @fireninjaproductions53
    @fireninjaproductions53 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Hello after my “preparing automatic repair” screen the pc just black screens seemingly infinitely any way to stop this?

  • @mharris7380
    @mharris7380 Před 5 měsíci

    For me, I have found it is best to do a regular disk clone using third party software. I keep all my documents on seperate drives to my Windows drive so I just boot to the cloned drive and clone it back over. That way you can always continue working while the 'backup' and restore' is being done.
    All of the windows options I have ever tried failed to work and I'd just go round in circles. So that's why I found it best to invest in another Hard Drive and just have a copy of the OS from when it last ran well. I reclone my drive each time I have a major update of an important and bloaty bit of software (e.g. Visual Studio)

  • @Bradenn
    @Bradenn Před 3 měsíci

    any tips on if it won’t even allow you to reset your pc? i’ve tried every tip i’ve come across and none of them seem to be helping at all. this whole thing happened after the power suddenly went out.

  • @jayc3110
    @jayc3110 Před 2 měsíci

    Does this apply to Windows 7? I unfortunately updated my Apache open Office software and it really messed up my computer . My computer does boot up, but my entire desktop was changed, my icons on my desktop have gone, and it almost looks like a safe mode screen. I ran system restore to a prior date before the Apache software update which caused this and it did not help either. Should I try system restore in safe mode or try additional older restore points?. Your help and advice 🎉will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and best wishes

  • @buzzbladz7142
    @buzzbladz7142 Před 10 měsíci

    Will these address and fix DPC_Watchdog_Violation, or any tips to fix it pls:: PS, Love the channel and subbed a short time ago. Thank you for all the free advice, appreciated👍

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci

      No problem! The DPC watchdog problem is usually driver related. If you can use the tools in the video to get into safe mode, you can follow these steps to hopefully fix the issue:
      www.howtogeek.com/742322/how-to-fix-a-dpc-watchdog-violation-in-windows-10/

  • @NosiphoDludla-wp5mw
    @NosiphoDludla-wp5mw Před 3 měsíci

    What do you think is good if you want to fix it with USB what should I download and put in the USB to fix the Automatic Repair/ do you also like have the HHD cable for hauwei d15 laptop

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 3 měsíci

      I would recommend botha Hirens disc and a Windows installer disc:
      [2024 MEGA update!] 2 USB boot drives EVERY Windows user should make before it's too late!
      czcams.com/video/pi3haU6h1es/video.html

  • @SealFormulaMaster
    @SealFormulaMaster Před 10 měsíci +1

    Will this help with class reg errors on Windows 11? I've had this happen no less than 5 times since I got my laptop 8 months ago, along with various other bugs and errors that came from having to learn how to use cmd, powershell, and terminal. The m.2 I had even failed, which REALLY shocked me since the last 2 laptops I had lasted me at least 10 years each.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci

      The SFC likely could, yes. Chkdsk probably not so much

    • @bazzad4807
      @bazzad4807 Před 10 měsíci

      ​@@AskYourComputerGuy I tried the SFC command but could not get past the C: switch, did not recognise the drive, stuck on X: drive. fails to respond to Shutdown /r also. In the end I tried remove in ASUS BIOS the XMP setting back to auto which runs the memory in sleepy mode and rebooted, it then did a successful Automatic repair and botted into windows again ok. Why !? Why is the stability of the ASUS memory management so unstable, now not running the memory at normal speed(3600) but slowed to 2166. Crazy stuff ASUS !

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci

      Yeah, that is crazy. Glad you figured it out though!

  • @danbromberg
    @danbromberg Před 10 měsíci +2

    Just curious, but if 'sfc' finds a corrupted file, from where does 'sfc' replace it with the corrected version? Wouldn't the DISM commands be helpful as well?

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 10 měsíci +2

      It should extract it from the embedded Windows WIM image file, or pull it from the Microsoft website. To be honest, not 100% sure. Yes, DISM would do the same, if you can get it to work correctly 👍

    • @24321619
      @24321619 Před 9 měsíci

      ''Wouldn't the DISM commands be helpful as well'' I tried the DISM it said not supported in P.E. state i.e. Hirons etc.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 9 měsíci +1

      I have had issues with DISM in the past. When it works, it works great. But it doesn't always work.

    • @danbromberg
      @danbromberg Před 8 měsíci

      @@AskYourComputerGuy Thanks, I was hoping that was the answer.

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 8 měsíci

      👍

  • @datamike00
    @datamike00 Před 3 měsíci

    do you have to change over to the C: drive before using sfc, or does it automatically go for the OS drive

  • @T7LI
    @T7LI Před 9 měsíci

    The chkdsk f and r I got the same error you did with ntfs “windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected.” I’m surprised you didn’t address this as I can see you also got that error message in this video

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 9 měsíci

      I probably should have used diskpart and ran "attribute disk clear readonly". That would have fixed the error. Obviously the disk was badly corrupted to enable the read-only flag 🤷‍♂️

  • @michaelbaskinmichael9862
    @michaelbaskinmichael9862 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hi I have a Trojan I can’t remove no matter what he stops a lot of functions and survived many reset even clean install and wipeout all files he survived. Wondering if you can tell me how to remove Trojan using a command prots . I really appreciate it

  • @slayerbaino9713
    @slayerbaino9713 Před 3 měsíci

    hi, I'm having random restart with win10 since a few days ago, usually before booting, and if it manages to turn on it restarts after about 20mins. tried to repair win by usb drive it couldn't repair, tried some prompt commands it says "the requested system device cannot be identified due to multiple indistinguishable devices potentially matching the identification criteria" what do I need to do?

  • @billclay2701
    @billclay2701 Před 8 měsíci

    Good luck for any of those built in windows tools actually fixing anything. Really. Good luck. Oh, and wait till the denied access notifications start popping up. The steps you have to take to get rid of that is still 50/50. Windows should have a built in auto image program (acronis works pretty well for this need though) running that is tied to a secondary internal drive or always plugged in external drive. You last image is the absolute best troubleshooting solution to Windows 10 and 11 problems. Or as they say in the upper atmosphere, Linux mint 😀

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Stay tuned. Currently working on a video called "Windows expert tries Linux for the first time". I want to show everyday Windows users with SOME experience just how simple or difficult it would be to switch to Linux - what works, what doesn't, etc. Naturally a VERY involved video idea, but it's in the works! 👍

  • @hamptergaming4396
    @hamptergaming4396 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I did the reset with keep files, it worked. but when i closed and turned it on again, it's back here. I don't wanna do the same process consecutively everytime.

    • @Tpinacolada
      @Tpinacolada Před 2 měsíci

      It took like 2 hours to reset is the worst part🤦🏼‍♂️

    • @AskYourComputerGuy
      @AskYourComputerGuy  Před 2 měsíci

      @Tpinacolada sometimes, that happens 🤷‍♂️