Windows 10: "Choose an option" blue screen at Windows 10 startup

Hi all,



I have been struggling with this problem for quite a while and am out of potential solutions. Whenever I boot my Windows 10 Home, Version 10.0.19041 Build 19041, I run into the below blue screen:





If I press Continue, my desktop just restarts and I boot back into the same exact screen. So what I have been doing is Turn off my PC, then load into Boot Menu by pressing F11 at computer start up, and manually selecting my SSD which is my boot drive and then my desktop boots completely fine and works exactly as expected.




However, if I don't manually select my SSD as my boot drive, then I run into the blue screen. This started happening randomly one day and I haven't been able to figure it out in weeks.



Steps I have taken to try and solve this issue:



1. Run the following commands in command prompt from this link:

Bootrec /fixmbr

Bootrec /fixboot This one led to a Access denied error. Unsure why since I am the only account as an administrator

Bootrec /scanos

Bootrec /rebuildbcd



2. Confirm that my C:/ drive, my SSD and not my HDD, is the boot drive



3. Update Windows to the latest version



4. Create an ISO of Windows 10 and perform Startup Repair



5. Reinstall Windows 10 but keep my files and apps



Even after all those steps, I still run into the blue screen at startup and I have to manually select my SSD's Boot Manager to get to my Windows login screen. Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.



Thanks in advance for your help.

:)

 

Startup Blue Screen

Hi Jon,

Startup blue screen error(s) can occur if a problem causes your PC to shut down or restart unexpectedly. It could be due to the following:

• Outdated device software drivers
• Corrupted Windows update system files
• Software/Security conflicts

We would like to know some information:

• Did you get any blue screen stop error codes?
• Have you tried booting in Safe mode?

We suggest that you check this
article about troubleshooting blue screen errors and follow the troubleshooting steps provided there.

We will wait for your response

 

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Windows 10 startup error

Hi,

To resolve this issue, let's use Startup Repair from the Windows Recovery Environment. After three failed boot attempts, Windows goes into recovery mode. It is a blue-colored screen with a title
Choose an Option. To repair, follow the steps below:

• Use the power button to restart your computer three times. This will start the Windows Recovery Environment.
• On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
  > Advanced options > Startup Repair.

If the issue persists, we suggest that you start your PC in safe mode. Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. It can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC.
To start in safe mode, follow the steps below:

• On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot
  > Advanced options > Startup Settings >
  Restart.
• After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 5 or F5 for
  Safe Mode with Networking.

Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.