tried it but it hangs @ 1% and then shows that the task could not be finished. most likely at this point ill back up my files via cmd/notepad and do a factory reset. thanks all for your help

I ran chkdsk but still no resolution.
I also ran farbar per another forums suggestion.
C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\volsnap.sys IS MISSING <==== ATTENTION...

unfortunately i can't access my desktop nor safemode to use that utility.

my options seem limited to cmd prompt at this point.

Just my acer splash screen and Starting "Automatic repair" "Diagnosing Computer" "Your PC did not start properly".

if i could access safe mode i could use the avastclear utility. but all my...

unfortunately that's all i did. the computer started and restarted normally the day before.

i uninstalled avast. then rebooted. then this whole issue im having appeared.

i created several...

Starting "Automatic repair" "Diagnosing Computer" "Your PC did not start properly" >Advanced Options (repeat and loops)

where advanced options the only thing I'm able to access is the cmd prompt. ...

Hi i uninstalled avast free after noticing it run worse on windows 10. After I removed it via control panel I let my computer reboot.

It was unable to boot and i got caught in a "Automatic Repair...