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Difficulty: EasyTroubleshooting Windows OS Startup and Boot Errors

A Windows 10 workstation fails to boot into the desktop environment and displays a blue screen stating that critical boot files are missing. A technician boots the system from Windows installation media to open the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Which option under Advanced options should the technician select to automatically diagnose and fix boot file errors?

  1. Startup RepairAnswer
  2. B
    Startup Settings
  3. C
    Command Prompt
  4. D
    System Restore

Answer

Startup Repair
Startup Repair is the standard Windows Recovery Environment utility designed to automatically detect and repair missing or damaged boot files, BCD entries, and system partition boot records.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Boot the computer from Windows installation media and select Repair your computer to enter WinRE.
The Windows Recovery Environment menu opens.
WinRE provides access to recovery tools when the main OS cannot boot.
2
Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced options.
A menu of recovery utilities (Startup Repair, Startup Settings, Command Prompt, System Restore) is presented.
Locates the appropriate diagnostic tools.
3
Select Startup Repair.
The utility scans the disk for boot configuration and file issues, automatically attempting repairs.
Startup Repair is the automated built-in tool for resolving Windows startup and boot file issues.

Key Concept

Automated Windows Boot Repair via WinRE Startup Repair
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Troubleshooting Windows OS Startup and Boot Errors

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