Repairing a corrupt Windows installation is always a difficult task for beginners especially when you are not able to boot into Windows. Even though one can always use the Windows 7 installation media to boot into Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) to fix startup problems, it’s also possible to repair Windows 7 boot issues without any installation media.
Unlike previous versions of Windows, Windows 7 automatically installs the Startup Repair tool onto the operating system partition, so that the user can access diagnostic tools without the help of installation media.
By default, after an unsuccessful boot, Windows 7 automatically loads up the startup repair tool and tries to rectify the problem, if possible. If you can’t see Windows 7 automatically loading startup repair after the unsuccessful boot, you can manually run the startup repair tool without the installation media.
Repair Windows 7 startup problem without the Windows 7 DVD/USB
Here is how to run the Startup Repair tool without installation media:
1. Power on the machine and press F8 key to see Windows Error Recovery menu.
2. Select the Launch Startup Repair option and hit Enter key to run the startup repair tool.
3. Startup Repair tool tries to automatically fix the problem. And, if it couldn’t find an issue or solve the issue, it offers you the various advanced options available for system recovery and support.
4. There are many advanced tools present in the Recovery Environment to help you fix boot issues. Command Prompt, System Restore, System Image Restore, Windows Memory Diagnostic are some the tools available to fix your system issues.
5. Follow our how to use advanced system recovery tools to repair Windows 7 boot problems guide to know more about these advanced options. Good luck!
Comfort says
I clicked on repair computer and it’s still showing blank screen since 3 hours.please how do I start up my computer
Zack says
I only get system diagnostic screen can’t even get into any options in start up menu says need operating system
Danushka says
I have done ALL this and nothing has solved the issue.
Darius says
I have trouble even opening up the menu, I hit F8 and it get an advanced bot menu, not this, help?
Oj says
It failed to repair and the system restore won’t work.. How can I fix a failed start-up in windows 7.. really need help
Jorge says
Hi,
When I get to Launch Startup Repair (recomended)
I get a message that says something like this:
1 inseret windows cd
2…
3 Press enter and repair will begin
If you dont have the disc ask your sys admin…
The launch option can no go on because there is a part missing…
:( Any ideas?
Thanks
julius dee says
Lucky to know this site.it really helps me a lot..Thanks to the author.
Achmed says
Hey, thanks for the tip!
I try it and it works,,,
thanks again
Mike says
Thanks for this Tip