Automatic Repair couldn't repair your PC

I've tried every option in the boot options menu and cannot get Windows 8 to boot. I just get 'Automatic Repair couldn't repair your PC." And later: "Log file: D:\Windows\System32\Logfiles\Srt\SrtTrail.txt" with the Shut down and Advanced options button, which just takes me to the boot options screen.

I have no install media as this is originally a win7 machine for which I downloaded Windows 8.

I actually did find a recovery disc I'd made 3.5 years ago and was able to use that. I've also got a backup from more recently I was able to use to retrieve most of the files.

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Sharief K replied on

Microsoft Support Engineer

Hi Scott,

1.      What is the make and model of the computer?
2.      Have you tried the option “system restore” from advanced options?
3.      Were there any recent changes made on the computer prior to the issue?

Let’s try these methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I would suggest you to create an installation media and try to perform automatic repair and check if it helps in fixing the issue.

How to create installation media for a PC refresh or reset:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media
Method 2:
a.       After Automatic Repair fails to repair your PC, select "Advanced options" and then "Troubleshoot".
b.      Select "Advanced options" and then select "Command Prompt".
c.       If prompted, enter in the password for the user name.
d.      At the Command Prompt, type the following commands and hit enter.

bootrec /fixMBR
bootrec /Fixboot
bootrec /rebuildBCD

Restart the computer and check the issue.