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Fix: Chkdsk Stuck on an External Hard Drive
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Updated onNovember 17, 2023
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If your Windows 10 device is running slow, or if you get force close errors, a good idea is to run a general chkdsk operation. This way, you will be able to fix errors and repair anycorrupted files, resulting in a more stable and smootherWindows10 system. This works just as well, even if you are running it on an external hard drive.
Many complaints have risen about achkdskstuck, as more and more users aren’t capable of fixing their Windows 10 problems since the disk check can’t be completed.
As you know, when a disk check is running, it is not recommended to reboot your device, as you can end up hard-bricking it. So, you should be patient until the check is over – in most cases, this can take hours or even a whole day (so there is no problem with the disk check; you just have to let the process do its work).
If you are running achkdskon your external hard drive and it is stuck, try to follow the steps below to fix it.
What can I do if chkdsk gets stuck on an external hard drive?
1. Use the Registry Editor
If you can’t edit your Windows 10 registry, read thishandy guideand find the quickest solutions to the issue.
2. Run Disk Cleanup
So, if you can’t wait for the chkdsk process to complete or if you think that the disk check is stuck, try to follow the steps from above in order to fix this Windows 10 problem. Besides, if you find the utilitystuck atCHKDSK is verifying Usn journal, run the command in Windows RE.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below; we’ll check them out.
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