Boot Issue

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ronhride

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When computer boots, I get the msg that it is starting auto repair; then I get the msg that it is diagnosing; and then "your computer did not start correctly. I am able to click on the advanced button and choose Start Windows and it will then boot. I have tried disabling auto repair.
 
what is the age of the system, or the hard drive to be particular?
assuming it's not the drive failing, I would be getting Windows 10 image burnt to a bootable USB stick and doing a repair install.
use the Windows Media Creation Tool do create one.
or in the Advanced options in the repair menu, have you tried using Restore Points?
 
These are networked Dell computers at the local free library. They are about 4 years old - but we have been fighting this trouble for over a year.I volunteer to help with their tech...so I am not making any money - just want to be up front! I have tried the repair install - that sometimes solves the issue for a few days!!!
 
being a 'business' (even a library), I'm assuming the forum rules about helping such places may apply, so'll I'll let a moderator chime in and confirm that. @veeg @jmarket

but it sounds like the hard drive would be the first thing I'd be replacing.
 
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