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Scan and repair hard drive stuck on Windows 10/11 [Quick Fix]
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
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Defragmenting andchecking your hard drives for errorson a regular basis is recommended since it’s good for the health of your device. But even these useful operations have their bugs and bad sides.
Some users have reported that their drive scan stopped at a certain point, and they didn’t know what to do. And if you’re one of them, here’s a solution to your problem.
What do I do if my hard drive scan freezes?
1. Run a disk cleanup
Temporary files and junk files may cause your PC to freeze or crash during hard drive scan. Make sure to eliminate this possible cause off your list by using the Disk Cleanup feature.
To do this, you need to right-click the problematic hard drive and go toProperties. Click on theGeneraltab and selectDisk Cleanup. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
2. Use System Configuration
3. Use chkdsk command in Command Prompt
Restart the computer, and let Windows perform the complete disk check. Windows will repair all possible file system errors automatically. After that, manually run theChkdskcommand from Command Prompt to check the drive for any further errors.
Make sure you save all your work before performing this action in Command Prompt because the chkdsk command sometimes requires you to restart your computer, or even restarts it automatically.
We hope that these three solutions helped you fix the problem. If so, tell us in the comments section below.
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
