Windows Boots to 7B Post-Reboot Despite an Initial Successful Boot After Restore

Topic

Windows boots to 7B post-reboot despite an initial successful boot after restore.

Environment

  • Datto ALTO
  • Datto SIRIS
  • Windows (all supported versions)

Description

This can be caused by Windows re-configuring after the initial-boot.

Resolution

Booting into Safe Mode should allow Windows to resolve the issue on its own.

  1. Boot the restored machine into safe mode with networking or without. Allow the machine to boot fully.
  2. Reboot the machine normally
  3. Test one more reboot to ensure resolution.

After Windows boots successfully

Once Windows boots, go into device manager and make sure everything is properly recognized and running as expected. If necessary install any missing drivers.

If the above suggestions do not work, contact Datto Technical Support for further assistance..