System resets repeatedly Error detected Restarting automatically
System resets repeatedly Error detected Restarting automatically
Your PC is experiencing frequent random restarts with the message "Preparing automatic repair." It sometimes attempts to log in via Windows before rebooting, and you can enter BIOS without issues. Temperatures are normal (CPU 47°C, GPU 27°C), and no visual issues on the motherboard. You suspect a Windows or power supply problem but can't reset the system from Advanced Startup due to continuous restarts. You're looking for ways to safely reinstall or reset Windows to diagnose further.
The issue appears to be related to Windows, but could depend on your hardware details. You can enter safe mode to check for recent updates or remove recently downloaded files. If needed, create a Windows installation media and attempt repairs with it, or reinstall the operating system if that doesn’t resolve the problem.
I attempted to boot from a USB flash drive using the Windows installer. As soon as I tried to start it through BIOS, the system shut down right away. The machine has a Ryzen 5 5600X with an Asus B550 gaming processor, a Noctua NH-U9S cooler, and a Gigabyte OC 3060 TI motherboard. It runs Windows on a Samsung 250GB SSD, alongside a 2TB HDD and a 500GB M.2 drive.
It looks like your Windows setup might be corrupted. Check if USB is set as the first boot device in BIOS. If not, change it. If the problem persists after adjusting, consider removing the Windows SSD as suggested. This device appears to be damaged—you may need to wipe it and reinstall Windows. I’m not sure what steps would have prevented this, but it’s worth exploring further.
I was merely browsing YouTube when everything changed. The first restart occurred, Windows reloaded itself, and after launching my startup apps (Steam, Discord, Voicemeeter), it restarted again. I cleared the SSD and removed the M.2 from the BIOS, then managed to boot the Windows installer. I placed it on the M.2 drive instead (assuming the SSD might be faulty), but during the setup process I selected a keyboard layout and the cycle repeated. Windows appears to be installed on the M.2 as shown in the BIOS. This raises concerns about a hardware problem. I plan to wipe the M.2 again, extract the HDD, and attempt to install Windows on my SSD.
Wellp, it seems there could be an issue with the hardware. It might actually be the PSU—give it a good look and smell; just don’t insert anything inside. Check the motherboard for any signs of damage like burnt spots or blown capacitors. If you can’t spot anything unusual, remove all drives and boot into a live Linux system.
I changed out the M.2 and HDD, then managed to install Windows. I logged in and felt relieved, staying for a few minutes without the system rebooting. My monitors didn’t work at the same time. After that, I powered it down, tried connecting both drives again, and it restarted normally.
I cleared both and the issue repeated. It seems one of them might be harming my OS. I’ll try reinstalling Windows again, focusing on the SSD, and test each step one at a time.