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Professional Guide to Resolving Boot Issues on Alienware 15 Running Windows 10

Experiencing startup problems with your Alienware 15 laptop can be frustrating, especially when it continually boots into automatic repair mode. If you’re encountering a similar situation—where your device launches into automatic repair, prompts for keyboard layout selection, and presents limited troubleshooting options—this guide aims to assist you in resolving these issues effectively.

Understanding the Issue

Many users have reported that their Alienware 15, operating with Windows 10, gets stuck in a recovery loop. Typically, this occurs after system updates, software conflicts, or hardware issues. When this happens, Windows attempts to repair itself, but users may find that available options do not resolve the problem.

Common Symptoms Include:

• Automatic Repair screen upon startup
• Keyboard layout selection prompt
• Limited or non-functional advanced troubleshooting options
• Inability to boot into Windows normally

Step-by-Step Troubleshooting

1. Access Advanced Options

• When the Automatic Repair screen appears, select “Advanced options”.
• If options such as Startup Repair, System Restore, or Command Prompt are unavailable or unresponsive, proceed to alternative methods.

2. Use Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE)

• If possible, try booting into Safe Mode:
• Restart your device and press F8 (on some models, this may be Shift + F8) during startup.
• If accessible, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart.
• Upon restart, choose Enable Safe Mode.

3. Use Installation Media for Repair

• Create a Windows 10 installation media using a USB drive and the Microsoft Media Creation Tool.
• Boot from the USB drive:
• Insert the USB, restart your laptop, and press the appropriate key (usually F12 or F11) to select boot device.
• Select “Repair your computer” > Troubleshoot > Advanced options.

4. Utilize Repair Tools

• Startup Repair: Attempts to fix common boot issues automatically.
• System Restore: Restores your system to a previous working state.
• Command Prompt: Advanced users can execute commands such as bootrec /fixmbr, bootrec /fixboot, and bootrec /rebuildbcd to repair boot records.

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