I'm trying to repair my Skytech Omega 2 desktop without taking it to a repair shop, but I have very little technical experience. A few days ago, Windows started showing an error saying that the device ran into a problem and couldn't be repaired. Automatic Repair failed, but System Restore temporarily fixed the issue by rolling the system back two days. The same startup problem returned the next day.
I was then advised to rebuild the Windows boot files using Command Prompt and instructions for rebuilding the BCD in Windows 11. That process failed, and now the computer no longer opens the built-in Windows Recovery Environment. Each time I start it, I see a message saying that the PC failed to start properly and that the operating system needs to be repaired.
I don't know the exact hardware specifications, and I'm not sure whether I damaged or erased the boot configuration. Is there a safe way to access recovery tools or repair Windows from home? I'd especially appreciate clear, step-by-step instructions and advice about protecting my files before trying anything more destructive.
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Before running more boot commands or reinstalling Windows, focus on protecting your data. A failed BCD rebuild does not necessarily mean your files are gone, but repeated repairs and especially formatting can make recovery harder. Boot from a Windows installation USB or a Linux live USB and copy important files to an external drive. If the drive is making unusual noises, disappearing from firmware, or showing signs of failure, stop using it and consider professional data recovery.
Because the original problem returned after System Restore and recovery tools are now unavailable, there may be an underlying disk, Windows installation, or hardware problem rather than just a damaged boot entry. If you can reach the USB recovery environment, check whether the system drive is detected and run the available disk and system checks carefully. If the steps become uncomfortable or the files are important, getting help from a repair technician is the safest option—there isn’t a completely risk-free, nontechnical fix for this stage.
The most practical way to recover the computer now is to use another working PC to create a bootable Windows installation USB. Download the official Windows ISO, use a tool such as Rufus to write it to a USB drive, then start the Skytech from that USB. You may need to open the one-time boot menu during startup—commonly with F8, F11, F12, or Esc—and select the USB drive.
Once it boots, choose “Repair your computer” rather than installing immediately. That can provide Startup Repair, System Restore, Command Prompt, and file-copying tools. If those options cannot repair Windows, you can use the same USB to reinstall Windows, but back up personal files first because some installation choices can erase the system drive.
How can I create the USB if I can’t access my desktop? I may be able to use another computer, but I’m not sure what I need to download or how to set it up.