How to Disable Chkdsk at Startup

Last Updated: October 8, 2020

Chkdsk appears in the start up and you want to disable it. Just follow these few easy steps to do so:

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
Using Command Prompt

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Click the Start button.
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Click the "'Run button.
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Type cmd
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Type "chkntfs /x c:" in the command prompt. This way, you won't see it every time you start up your computer.

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
Changing Boot Execute

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Click on Start, Run and type in regedit.
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Navigate to the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager
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Change Boot Execute to autocheck auto check *
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Exit your registry.
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Restart to make sure that there is no chkdsk at your computer.

Warnings

Never remove your plug while your computer is shutting down because it would enable the chkdsk.

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