Your Windows Server 2012 R2 environment should now pass initialization checks, process the boot loader safely, and successfully reach the system login screen.

This reverts to the last successful registry and driver configuration.

Standard "Startup Repair" had already failed him—it usually did for something this deep. He opened the , the black window blinking like an expectant eye.

Once in the Command Prompt, execute these commands in order, pressing after each:

The first step in any repair is accessing the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Since the server cannot boot normally, you must provide external tools to bridge the gap.

On the screen, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences and click Next . Click Repair your computer in the bottom-left corner. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot .

during the initial boot sequence before the Windows logo appears.