I set my boot up to boot to three processors now computer does repair boot

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

OK so I messed up really bad I think. I went into msconfig32 and set processors to 3. When I set I thought it meant cores used to start the system because it had available 6 which is the amount of cores I have. I am fine with reinstalling windows if I have to but I really don't want to. Also it says after a few bootloops that it is doing automatic repair. Then it just sits on the windows logo infinitely. I really hope to get this fixed so i don't have a $900 paper wieght.
My processor is a AMD fx 6100 6 core 3.3 gigahertz. If you guys need any other specs just let me know.Also if you have any questions about what happened I will be sure to answer them.
Thanks for reading

lp231 · Nov 20, 2013

Can you go into safemode?
If yes then reset the CPU core count limit.
Try disabling the cores in the bios to match what you have set or less and see if that works.

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

I have no clue how to go into safe mode in windows 8.1 I did in 7 do you know how?
Thanks.

lp231 · Nov 20, 2013

It's still F8, but you'll have to press it at the right time to get it to work.
If that doesn't work then hold down Windows Key and tap F8

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

OK I will try will automatic repair work or will it just infinetly sit at the windows logo? it has been for awhile

lp231 · Nov 20, 2013

Normally it shouldn't even do a repair when limiting the number of cores the OS can use.
Restart and try booting into safe mode.
what motherboard do you have?

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

I have a Asus m5a97 le r 2.0 and I am not limiting the cores I am setting the PC to use 3 processors but I only have 1. Also I mashed f8 on boot at least trying 5 times for safe mode with no luck and it doesn't do anything just goes reboots and tries to repair.
Thanks for the advice though.

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

Here is a link to a picture of what I changed hope this helps.
http://puu.sh/5oE7Y.jpg

lp231 · Nov 20, 2013

When booting before the Windows 8 logo appears, hold down the Windows logo Key and tap F8.
Try this. Go into bios.
Click the Advanced Tab
Click CPU Core On/Off Function
Turn off the extra 3 cores so that it matches with the number of CPU cores you set in Windows.
Save and Exit.
See if the system boots.

ddupree1786 · Nov 20, 2013

I will try this if the reset fails thanks for all the help so far.

ddupree1786 · Nov 21, 2013

The reset worked thanks for the all help I really appreciate it.

lp231 · Nov 21, 2013

Your welcome

itsjohoni · Jul 6, 2015

i changed mine to 8 cores and have the same problem! but im using a gigbyte board! will someone help me please?

aliakseishpiganovich · May 28, 2018

lp231 :

Hey man i did the same thing with my fx 6300 and i changed to 4. Please help, i cant go into safe mode

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