A Quick Fix for Disk Errors in Windows 10/8/7

Is your computer or laptop stuck on "Checking disk for errors" during startup? Does your notebook or desktop get hung up on a screen that reads "Checking disk for errors. This process may take over an hour." and seems to go nowhere? You wait and wait, but nothing changes? Don't panic! No need to let this annoying issue bother you any longer. In this article, we'll provide you with practical and powerful solutions and fixes to quickly resolve the Windows 10, 8, or 7 stuck on "Checking disk for errors" issue. Feel free to try out any of the suggestions or fixes provided below to address your problem.

Warning: If you are not comfortable with computer administration or maintenance, skip to Method 1 to fix your issue and get your computer out of the “Disk Repair” loop.

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Method 1: Repairing the Boot Sector (No Data Loss!)

When Windows fails to boot or gets stuck on the “Checking disk for errors” message, it usually means there's something wrong with the boot disk that prevents the system from loading from it. In such a case, your best bet is to create a WinPE bootable disk on another healthy computer and let it restore Windows 10/8/7 to a working state to fix the stuck error.

To create a bootable disk, you can use specialized software, such as a partition manager. Here, you might want to try out tools Partition Master, which lets you create a bootable disk, restart Windows from the bootable disk, and even help fix Windows disk errors without losing any data.

Step 1. After connecting the external drive/USB to the computer, launch Partition Master and select “Bootable Media” and then click on “Create Bootable Media.”

Create Bootable Disk of AOMEI Partition Assistant

Step 2: Select the available USB drive or CD/DVD and click on "Create." You can also burn the Windows ISO file to a bootable medium.

Step 3. Connect the bootable drive to the new computer and press F2 or Del to enter the BIOS. Set the WinPE bootable drive as the boot disk, then press F10 to exit.

Step 4. Restart your computer and enter the WinPE interface. Then, open Partition Master and click “Boot Repair” under “Toolbox”.

Step 5: Select the system to repair, and click Repair.

Click on “Repair your computer”

Step 6: Wait for a moment, and you'll receive a message telling you that the repair was successful. Click "OK" to finish the startup repair process.

After that, restart your computer, and you should be able to access Windows and load everything on your PC successfully.

You can also use the Partition Master and its Check File System feature to fix disk/system errors in Windows.

Method 2: Restart your PC in Safe Mode with Networking

When your computer or laptop gets stuck on "Checking disk for errors," you can try restarting in Safe Mode with Networking. Here's how:

• Restart your computer. When the login screen appears, hold down the Shift key, then select “Power” > “Restart.”
• After your computer/laptop restarts to the “Choose an option” screen, select “Troubleshoot” > “Advanced options” > “Startup Settings” > “Restart.”
• After your computer/laptop restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 5 or F5 to start your computer in Safe Mode with Networking.

Note: If you lost some important files or data after fixing the “Checking disk for errors” issue on Windows, don't panic. You can easily recover all lost data with a professional data recovery tool – tools Data Recovery Wizard.

Method 3: Perform a System Restore

System Restore is a way to undo system changes using a Restore Point, allowing you to revert system files and settings to an earlier state without losing personal data. If your Windows desktop or laptop won't start up, you can use installation or recovery media to access Startup Settings.

Now, let's see how to use System Restore to fix the 'Checking for disk errors' stuck issue on Windows:

Create installation media using a USB drive: Go to the Microsoft Download Center and get the Media Creation Tool (for Windows 10) or the Windows 8/7 installation package; Insert the USB drive or DVD into your desktop or laptop, then restart it; In the BIOS, set the computer to boot from the drive – you can change the boot order; On the "Install Windows" screen, choose "Repair your computer"; On the "Choose an option" screen, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "System Restore".

All you need to do is wait for Windows to get back to its normal state, and the “Disk Repair” error, among other issues, should be fixed.

Method 4: Run Automated Repair

To fix the 'Repairing disk errors' loop in Windows 10/8/7 via Automatic Repair, you will need either an installation CD/DVD or USB, and before you begin with the automatic repair, you can create a Media Creation Tool for Windows 10/8/7.

Boot the PC or laptop from the installation media: When you see the manufacturer's logo, press F12 to enter the Boot Menu and set the PC or laptop to boot from the installation tool. If you can't find the Boot Menu, restart the PC/laptop and press the Boot Menu Option key when you see the Windows logo; then set the system to boot from CD/DVD-ROM. When a black screen with gray text appears, saying "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD...", press any key. Select the correct time zone and keyboard type. Click on "Repair your computer" in the bottom left corner. Click on "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Automatic Repair".