When a critical boot driver (like disk controllers or video drivers) is corrupt or incompatible, Windows fails to load [4]. The system detects this failure and automatically launches [1, 3]. However, if the repair tool cannot identify or replace the specific driver file, it fails and reboots, starting the cycle again [1, 4]. How to Fix It
Press F8 repeatedly during startup to reach the Advanced Boot Options menu. Select "Disable automatic restart on system failure" to see the specific BSOD error code (e.g., 0x0000007B ) [2, 5]. Windows 7 Startup Repair Autofailover Bad Driver
The often triggers when a "Bad Driver" prevents the OS from booting, causing the system to enter a continuous loop of unsuccessful repairs [1, 2]. When a critical boot driver (like disk controllers