_____ is a recovery tool in Windows that fixes and scans computer problems that prevent the computer from booting repeatedly.

• A. Startup Repair
• B. System Restore
• C. Disk Cleanup
• D. Task Manager

Answer: (A)

When Windows won’t start, the tool designed to diagnose and fix boot problems is Startup Repair. It runs from the Windows Recovery Environment and automatically scans the startup process, boot configuration data, and essential system files. If it detects issues like corrupted boot files or a misconfigured boot sector, it attempts automated repairs and then prompts you to restart to test if Windows boots normally. This targeted approach is why Startup Repair is the best choice for fixing problems that block the system from booting.

System Restore, while useful for reverting the whole system to a previous state, isn’t specifically a boot-scanning repair tool. Disk Cleanup focuses on freeing up space by removing unnecessary files, not on repairing boot issues. Task Manager manages running processes and can affect startup programs, but it doesn’t repair boot problems.