Chkdsk Runs on Every Boot: How to Stop it

If chkdsk running on every startup, modify your registry

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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TheCheck DiskUtility or Chkdsk.exe is used for detecting and fixingerrorsin your hard disk, but many reported thatchkdsk runs on every boot.

This isn’t the only issue with chkdsk; many reported that chkdsk got stuck on their PC as well. In today’s guide, we will show you how to fix the boot issues.

Why does chkdsk run every startup?

How do I stop chkdsk from running at startup?

1. Tweak some registries

If you are having problems opening theRegistry Editor, check out our guide on how toaccess the Registry Editor.

2. Use the Command Prompt

By following these steps, you should be able to efficiently and permanently stop Chkdsk if it runs on everyboot.

To learn more about this feature, we recommend reading out guide on how toaccess chkdsk log file locationand analyze your log files.

If you know of any other method that is good at solving thisboot-related issue, leave us a message in the comments section below, and we will update the guide accordingly.

Chkdsk Runs on Every Boot: How to Stop it#

Why does chkdsk run every startup?#

How do I stop chkdsk from running at startup?#

1. Tweak some registries#

2. Use the Command Prompt#

Chkdsk Runs on Every Boot: How to Stop it

Why does chkdsk run every startup?

How do I stop chkdsk from running at startup?

1. Tweak some registries

2. Use the Command Prompt