Windows 10: Repairing disk errors, left it there overnight, and can't boot up anymore

I booted up my laptop and I waited three straight hours and still nothing, and it automatically started repairing disk errors and it was taking very long so I just let it sit there overnight, once I woke up, it was turned off, and I couldn't boot it up anymore no matter what.

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Disk boot failure after removing old Vista partition

Thank you for the reply, muchomurka! As I indicated in my post, I have already tried all the steps you suggested to no avail:

- I cannot choose startup repair since the computer does not boot from the installation media
- I cannot use command prompt since the computer does not boot further than the POST screen
- I have disconnected and tried out all hard drives individually.

Since I had Win 10 up and running a few hours ago, I can say with 100% certainty that none of the hardware is faulty.

The real mystery is, how come the system won't boot from any media without an empty disk containing an old Vista boot sector being on top of the boot priority list? And which steps to take now that I've cleaned this disk and it does not exist anymore?

Would appreciate any ideas and pointers!

 

Repairing disk error

Hi Steve,

This issue might caused by a failing drive. For us to isolate the issue, kindly answer the following questions:

• Which Windows build and version do you have?
• Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
• Which troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, you can also refer to Wungraileng Vashi's answer on this thread that was found helpful by 65 people:

Windows 10 - Stuck on "Repairing disk errors. This might take over an hour to complete."

Let us know your response.

 

Error: "repairing disk errors. this might take over an hour to complete uploading" while trying to upgrade to Windows 10

Hello Tina,

We appreciate your interest in Windows 10. As upgrade to Windows 10 stuck at "repairing disk errors" do not worry we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the additional information to assist you better with this issue:

• What is the complete error message/ error code of this issue?
• Which was the previous operating system you were trying to upgrade from?

This error might have occurred due to bad sector in the hard drive. Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to unplug all the external devices connected to your computer, hard reboot the device (force shut down the PC by holding power button).
Wait for 30 minutes, then Power On to see if it rolls back.

If so complete the steps from this article to avoid hurdles from the previous install:

Redirecting

If that does not help,

Step 2: I suggest you to use the installation disk of previous operating system and perform a startup repair after doing a forced shutdown.

Perform the Startup Repair:

• When your computer starts, wait for the manufacturer logo to check the option for boot menu, it will usually be
  F12.
• The boot menu key might differ with each manufacturer. If you are unable to find the boot menu key, you may refer the user manual.
• Restart the computer, when the manufacturer's logo is displayed, keep pressing the
  Boot menu option key to enter the boot menu and change the boot option to
  CD\DVD ROM.
• After you boot your computer using previous operating system disc, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
• Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
• Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner
• Click on Troubleshooting, advanced option and then click
  Startup Repair.

Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

Thank you.