There is nothing more annoying for a Windows user than being confronted with a blue screen error, especially one that is accompanied by a system crash. The srttrail.txt error is one of them. While not technically a BSOD, an error in the Automatic Repair environment is still symptomatic of a deeper problem that is causing Windows to go off the rails and still requires intervention.

Here you will find everything you need to know about the srttrail.txt error: its causes, possible solutions, and last resorts.

The srttrail.txt text file mentioned in the message is simply a log kept by Windows of all instances where the boot process failed. This file will continue to appear if Windows crashes during boot.

This error message usually appears during system startup, but it can also appear while Windows is operational. The only two options offered on the screen are to “Shut down” or use “Advanced options.” The former is not a viable solution, as the error (and whatever caused it) will likely still be present when the PC is turned back on. The latter is the only gateway to various solutions and fixes.