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Fix: Repairing Disk Errors, This Might Take an Hour [9 Ways]

Run the Check Disk command in order to fix this startup issue

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Updated onMarch 22, 2024

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Are you getting theRepairing disk errors. This might take more than 1 hourstartuperror message? You are not alone; we have the solutions for this startup problem.

Many users reported getting the error alertRepairing disk errors. This might take over an hour to complete, when they boot intoWindows 10, and the startup screen error still won’t go away.

If you experience this problem, the basic workaround would be to wait more than one hour for the boot process to complete. However, waiting won’t clear this problem.

Hence, the Windows Report team has compiled a list of solutions to fix this problem, so be sure to take a closer look.

How long should I wait for repairing disk errors?

The usual wait time for this procedure is around 10-15 minutes. Sometimes, you can get an error that says that it sometimes takes over an hour or even a day.

How do I fixRepairing disk errors. This might take over an hour to complete?

1. Run CHKDSK

One of the fixes that worked for those who encountered this startup problem, was to runchkdsk. If you are still experiencing theerror, you might want to proceed to the next solution.

Also, if you areexperiencing corrupt directories on your Windows PC, check out our dedicated guide to fix it in no time.

2. Repair PC registry

Sometimes, the Windows Registry might be bloated or corrupted; hence, you need to repair the registry.

Meanwhile, Microsoft’sSystem File Checkerverifies the integrity of all system files and repairs files with problems when possible.

The simplest way to repair your Windows registry is to use adedicated repair toolthat scans your PC for any errors and irregularities and fixes faulty registries and files from the moment they appear.

3. Set the boot disk at the top of the computer’s boot order in BIOS

Another reason for this startup problem is that the HDD/ boot disk is not at the top of the boot order. The system retrieves boot information and OS details by following a boot order.

The boot order consists of the sequence of sources that the computer searches to retrieve valid information.

However, if the HDD/boot disk is not at the top of the boot order, the computer tries to boot from another source, which results in anerror message.

If you intend to set the boot disk i.e. HDD at the top of the boot order in BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), follow the above steps.

This is a simple solution, but it can help you if you’re getting aDisk read error occurredmessage on your PC.

4. Run Automatic Repair/Startup Repair

You can also fix theRepairing drive This might take more than 1 hour to completethe issue by performing automatic repair/startup repair on your system using a Windows bootable installation DVD.

5. Use System Restore

System Restore reinstates your system to its previous state and fixes any recent issues, most especially related to the startup issue. Follow the above steps to runsystem restoreon yourWindows 10PC.

6. Install Microsoft Hotfix

Some Windows users have reported great success in resolving the problem by installing Microsoft Hotfix, so it’s worth giving it a try.

However, if this method does not fix the problem, you may proceed to the next method.

7. Roll back to Windows 8.1/7

Sometimes, the startup problem might be related to a recentupgrade from Windows 7/8/8.1 to Windows 10.

Hence, you may consider downgrading your Windows OS back to its previous OS, besides this fix won’t take more than 1 hour to complete.

However, you may have to enter Safe Mode in order to downgrade.

8. Rebuild BCD

Although the BCD (Boot Configuration Data) is rarely affected, it still can get corrupted.

Sometimes, incomplete OS installation or frequent installation of different operating systems results in incomplete BCD, and yourPCwon’t be able to boot; hence, the BCD corruption.

This solution should finalize the repair procedure, and you should be able to boot your PC to Windows.

Also, if theoperating system version is incompatible with Startup Repair, take a closer look at our detailed guide and fix it with ease.

9. Reset this PC

Finally, you can fix this problem by resetting yourPC. This option is an advanced recovery option that restores yourPCto its factory state.

TheRepairing drive. This might take more than 1 hour to completestartup error can potentially be fixed by any of the solutions we mentioned above.

If you encounter the messageWindows found errors on this drive that need to be repaired, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide and fix them in no time.

Also, feel free to share your experience with us and let us know how you were able to tackle the problem using our listed solutions. Comment below if you have any questions.

Fix: Repairing Disk Errors, This Might Take an Hour [9 Ways]#

How long should I wait for repairing disk errors?#

How do I fixRepairing disk errors. This might take over an hour to complete?#

1. Run CHKDSK#

2. Repair PC registry#

3. Set the boot disk at the top of the computer’s boot order in BIOS#

4. Run Automatic Repair/Startup Repair#

5. Use System Restore#

6. Install Microsoft Hotfix#

7. Roll back to Windows 8.1/7#

8. Rebuild BCD#

9. Reset this PC#