Windows 10: Windows 10 in boot loop after System Restore over 24hours

Good dayI had to perform a system restore - it has been over 24hours now and stuck in a loop "Preparing Automatic Repair" ... which I did not ask for, only a system restore?I had a search done in the community Q&A, but so many different replies and not sure what to do?Any suggestions here? Should I hard shutdown and hope it either did not do the system restore or would I damage windows to a state where I cannot reboot into boot options?PLEASE HELP ... I'm so desperate here and I need to access very important emails & other files etc.I have attached a screenshot - It's an HP Pavilion -

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Windows 10 in boot loop after System Restore over 24hours

Good day

I had to perform a system restore - it has been over 24hours now and stuck in a loop "Preparing Automatic Repair" ... which I did not ask for, only a system restore?

I had a search done in the community Q&A, but so many different replies and not sure what to do?

Any suggestions here? Should I hard shutdown and hope it either did not do the system restore or would I damage windows to a state where I cannot reboot into boot options?

PLEASE HELP ... I'm so desperate here and I need to access very important emails & other files etc.

I have attached a screenshot - It's an HP Pavilion - not sure the rest of specs as this is someone else's laptop

 

Boot loop

Hi Terri,

This issue occurs when there are broken components on the boot configuration data of your system. To troubleshoot your boot loop issue, we suggest that you boot in
safe mode through the Windows
Recovery Environment option. To do this, follow these steps:

• Turn on your computer. When the Windows logo appears, unplug and replug the device. Perform these steps three times.
• On the fourth instance, turn on your device without unplugging it. The Windows Recovery Environment window will appear.
  
• On the Choose an option screen, click Troubleshoot.
• Click Advance options.
• Click Startup Settings.
• Click Restart.
• Once your computer restarts, you will see a list of options. Press the F4 key to start your computer in
  safe mode.
  

Once done, we suggest that you perform a system restore after booting in safe mode. System Restore will be able to revert your PC or laptop to their previous state, which can be used to repair and recover system malfunctions or issues. Restoring won’t affect
your personal files, but it will remove apps, drivers, and updates installed after the restore point was made. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click the Start button, and then select
Control Panel.

2. Search Control Panel for
Recovery.

3. Select Recovery > Open
System Restore > Next.

4. Choose the restore point related to the problematic
app, driver, or update, and then select
Next > Finish.

Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.

 

Boot loop

Hi Peza333,

Let's try to fix your issue. Please follow the steps below on how to perform a system restore when unable to boot or stuck on boot:

• 
  Start your desktop, and after the manufacturers logo disappears and Windows 10 tries to boot, press and hold the power button for 5-10 seconds to perform a hard shut down.
  
• 
  Do the step #1 until you see the Windows logo screen or Please wait during boot. (You may need to perform this up to
  3 times.)
  
• 
  After Windows 10 boots into the Windows 10 Recovery Environment (WinRE), you can now access Startup Recovery,
  Safe Mode, and Command Prompt.
  
• 
  Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore,
  and then check if you have a restore point.
  
• 
  In the list of available restore points, choose the date prior to the issue. Steps can be found in this article on
  how to perform a System Restore. Refer to Restore from a system restore point.
  

Looking forward to your response.