Automatic Repair is an utility in Windows 8.1 that tries to fix possible problems with Windows operating system by running various checks and restore operations related errors of the type: malware, missing file, corrupt settings from previously installed software etc (including also for registry entries). This automatically runs after the operating system fails to boot and it checks for corrupted files or settings in configuration that is interfering with operation of startup. Automatic Repair attempt to fix the problem (if found) by providing another layer of solutions without incurring user intervention14.
Automatic Repair Features];
Auto-Start: When Windows 8.1 recognizes a boot failure it boots into this tool giving immediate help to users– on your behalf #youarewelcomeICYMI ^^1000, true story!!
Diagnostic capabilities: Scans system files, settings and configurations to identify issues that might prevent Windows from booting4.
If it shan´t repair the problem you can press Advanced Options where we can choose between Startup Repair, System Restore or Reset this PC. These options permit more diagnostics and recovery efforts25.
Advanced Recovery Options:
Startup Repair: This will try to fix the problems that are prevented windows from loading.
Restore Point: Users can manually create restore points when they wish to save a snapshot of their system configuration.
Reset this PC: This reinstall Windows, and you have the option to keep your files or remove everything25.
Even with its power, there are situations where Automatic Repair can be brought down and force users into a repair loop or not allow to reach the recovery options. Where this is not the case, additional procedures may be necessary including a clean installation using media or command-line-based workaround36.
To wrap it up, Windows 8.Windows 8.1 repair tool (ad)1 and its Automatic Repair tool is a part of the family responsible for that kind of issues offering multiple ways to save your system from unbooting stasis!
