- The Automatic Repair Tool message pops up when your system has encountered a serious error.
- To fix things, you’ll have to make use of the “Advanced options” on startup.
- If all else fails, you must reset your PC or seek professional help.
Move over, Blue Screen of Death, you’ve got a strong competitor for the worst thing to see on your monitor screen. The Automatic Repair Tool screen (aka “Your PC did not start correctly”) is a sign that things have gone very wrong on your Windows 11 machine.
All hope isn’t lost, however. In this article, we’ll be giving you some repair tips to get things working again.
Just Why Did “Your PC Did Not Start Correctly” Appear in Windows 11?
The dreaded error message appears when you start your PC because one of the first tests it runs on startup is the POST or “Power On Self-Test.” If it fails this test, you are then taken to the Automatic Repair Tool to try and fix the problem.
The causes are many, but the major ones are:
- Faulty system files or corrupted drivers
- An incomplete Windows 11 update
- Improper or sudden shutdown
- Corrupted startup data, such as the boot configuration
Repairing Your Machine
To get rid of the Automatic Repair screen and see the welcoming sight of your Windows 11 desktop again, we’ve got a few fixes to try.
Restart Your Machine
It might sound super simple, but the first thing you try should always be to restart your PC and see if the error persists. Just click the “Restart” button on the screen and wait for your machine to reboot. Hopefully that’ll fix things.
Startup Repair
Okay, so that didn’t fix things. From here, it’s time to rely on the “Advanced options” button. The first option to try is “Startup Repair.” Here’s what to do:
Step 1. Click the “Advanced options” button on the Automatic Repair screen.
Step 2. Choose “Troubleshoot.”
Step 3. Select “Startup Repair.”
Step 4. The tool will try to identify the problem and repair it automatically. You’ll be asked to enter your login details to run the process.
Step 5. Once Startup Repair is finished, restart your device.
System Restore
If a recent update caused havoc with your machine or was corrupt or incomplete in some way, you can restore a previous version of Windows, provided you have one available. Here’s how:
Step 1. In the “Advanced options” menu, click the “System Restore” button.
Step 2. If your machine has previous restore points, choose the one you want and click “Next.”
Step 3. If you think a certain program is to blame, choose the option “Scan for affected programs” to check it out.
Step 4. Click “Finish” to begin the restore.
Safe Mode
With driver issues and recent software updates, it might be a good idea to boot into safe mode and uninstall or roll back the most current operating system. Safe mode disables most advanced features on your machine, so you can focus on troubleshooting.
Step 1. Choose “Troubleshoot.”
Step 2. In “Advanced Options,” choose “Startup Settings.”
Step 3. You’ll see a list of options. Numbers 4 through 6 will all work for the task, with “4” being the simplest form of Safe Mode. Press the associated number on your keyboard.
Step 4. Uninstall or roll back any recent changes to your computer and restart once done.
Repair via Command Prompt
For boot configuration problems, you can attempt a fix in Command Prompt:
Step 1. Click “Command Prompt” in “Advanced options.”
Step 2. Type the following, pressing “Enter” after each one: “bootrec/fixmbr” then “bootrec/fixboot” then “bootrec/rebuildbcd.”
Step 3. Restart your machine once done.
Reset or Get Help
If all else fails, you can then either reset your PC or take it to a computer repair professional. If you have important files you don’t want to lose, it might be good to see if you can salvage anything first by taking your machine to a technician.
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- Saving your Google Docs document as a PDF can be helpful if the printing issue is isolated to a specific file.
- Disabling extensions and clearing the browser cache is an effective method for resolving printing problems in Google Docs.
- If the printing issue persists across applications and programs, you may need to troubleshoot the connection between your printer and computer.
Fix 1: Check the Printer Connection and Select the Right Printer
You must perform some basic hardware checks to ensure everything is hooked up. Check if the cable connecting your computer to the printer is securely plugged in. While you’re at it, restart your printer to resolve any temporary glitches.
If more than one printer is available, ensure you send print requests to the correct printer. Press Ctrl + P to summon the print dialog. Use the drop-down menu next to Destination to select the correct printer device and click on Print .
Fix 2: Save the Document as a PDF and Print It
If Google Docs’ printing issue is limited to one odd file, save it as a PDF and print it. To do this, click the File menu at the top left corner and select Download > PDF document (.pdf) .
Open the downloaded file in a PDF viewer, and you should be able to print it without any issues.
Fix 3: Disable Browser Extensions
There’s a chance that one of your browser extensions is causing the problem. To verify this possibility, disable all browser extensions and enable them one by one.
In your browser, type chrome://extensions (Chrome) or edge://extensions (Edge) in the address bar and press Enter . Use the toggles to turn off all extensions.
After this, restart your browser and enable all extensions one by one. Print a test page from Google Docs after enabling each extension to identify the one causing the issue.
Fix 4: Clear Browser Cache
Old browser cache can also affect a browser’s performance and prevent it from communicating with your printer. So, if disabling browser extensions does not help, clearing the existing browser cache should be your next step.
To clear browsing data in Chrome or Edge, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete to open the Clear Browsing Data panel. Use the drop-down menu next to Time Range to select All time and mark the box for Cached images and files .
Then, hit the Clear now button.
Restart your browser and print your Google Docs document again.
Note : If the issue persists, there might be a problem with the browser. Try printing your Google Docs document from another browser. If you can print it, consider updating or reinstalling your previous browser to fix its issues.
