Can't skip the disk check on Windows 11 startup? What should I do?

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Unable to Skip Disk Check at Windows 11 Startup

Disk Check is a process that sorts and corrects sectors on each hard disk. Since any disk can have issues at any time, the system detects the issue and starts checking the disk. It repairs all the possible issues that a hard drive might encounter. In Windows 11, Disk Check is more refined, cleaner, and efficient, fixing all corruption. It's an automatic process that the system detects and initiates on its own. However, you might not always want the Disk Check to run in the background. This article explores what to do if you can't skip the Disk Check on Windows 11 startup.

We will also look into how you can prevent disk checks from running using both built-in methods and third-party tools. Let's dive in.

Why does disk checking run automatically at startup?

When you turn on your laptop, the system automatically starts to check the disk. The boot process might take longer than usual, appearing quite time-consuming, as the system needs time to initialize. But why does the disk check happen automatically? Here are some common reasons that may trigger an automatic disk check:

• Shutting down your system abruptly by using the power button or unplugging it can lead to data loss. Hence, every time you start your system, it initiates a disk check to ensure that your hard drive is functioning properly.
• If your hard drive is experiencing issues like bad sectors, the system will initiate a check to detect and assess any problems, looking for log files. If the disk check runs repeatedly, this could be a sign of a failing hard drive.
• Viruses and malware can impact your system's performance. A disk check thoroughly examines your system to detect any signs of a virus attack.

Should I skip the disk check at startup?

When you turn on your computer, you might notice that it's “scanning and repairing drive C.” Constant checking and scanning is definitely a sign that there's something wrong with the startup drive. On the other hand, if the system starts checking drives D or E, the problem might be with a data drive. If your PC is running slow, you should have Windows do a thorough disk check.

If you don't want the disk check to run every time you start your system, you can cancel it by pressing any key during the initial few seconds. However, when you restart your system, Windows will still think that the drive needs fixing and show you the same extended and repairing notification, but this time as a reminder until you scan to start the disk check. You can use either of the two methods below to stop the disk check.

How to Skip Disk Check on Windows 11

While frequent disk checks can be annoying, you can cancel the scheduled automatic disk check. Unless Windows detects an issue and forces you to fix it, you can choose to prevent Windows from checking your disk at startup. Here's how to skip the disk check in Windows 11:

Stop Disk Check using CMD

Step 1: Open the Start menu, type "cmd" in the search bar. Right-click on Command Prompt and select "Run as administrator."

Go to the "Start" menu and open the Command Prompt

Step 2: Type the following command: chkntfs /x c:

Here are a few points to help you stop the disk check:

• Replace C with the letter of the drive you want to stop the disk check from starting on.
• /x is the parameter that will disable the startup check for the selected drive.
• If you want to stop multiple drives, check and write the corresponding drive letter after each command.

chkntfs /x c: d: e: This command translates to, "Skip Chkntfs checks for drives C:, D:, and E: at startup." This is typically used in Windows systems to prevent specified disks from automatically running chkdsk checks during boot.

2. Stop the Startup Disk Check with the Registry Editor

Warning: Making mistakes while editing the registry can damage your system. Proceed at your own risk.

Step 1. Open the Start menu, type “Regedit” into the search bar, and press Enter. On Windows 10/11, search for and open “Regedit” (Registry Editor) from the Start menu.

Go to the “Start” menu and open the Registry Editor.

Step 2: After opening the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager.

In the right pane, select and open BootExecute.

Change the content in the "Value data" field to: autocheck autochk /k:C *

Please note the following:

Replace the letter "C" with the drive you want to skip the disk check for. To skip disk checks for multiple drives, re-enter the command with /k:x for each drive. It would look like this: **autocheck autochk /k:C /k:D \***. The parameter /k here tells Autochk to skip the automatic check and prevent it from running at startup for drive C. If this yields the desired outcome, you can restore the default value by using: **autocheck autochk \***.

Are There Any Alternatives? Try a Free Windows 11 Disk Checking Tool

Whenever potential risks are involved with the default system, using a third-party tool is always a good solution. We recommend using the Partition Master Tool for this purpose. You can use this program to create and modify partitions. If you can't skip the Windows 11 disk check on startup, this is a legitimate option. It's suitable for home, office, and enterprise users.

Step 1: Right-click the problematic partition.

Step 2: Choose Tools > Check File System.

Step 3: Confirm that you want to hide the partition.

Step 4. In the Check File System window, select the option to Attempt repair if errors are found.

Click “Start” to begin checking your disk for errors.

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The main features of Partition Master are:

• Migrate OS to SSD
• Increase C drive space
• Convert MBR to GPT without data loss
• Perform a hard disk health check

Conclusions

In conclusion, we have now provided you with the solutions if you can't skip disk check on Windows 11 startup. You can choose to use the default method of the system. However, these methods come with risks, especially when using the Registry Editor method. For a safer and more reliable option, give the Partition Master tool a try. This program can fix the disk check issue when Windows 11 starts up while ensuring the safety of your data. Give Partition Master a try for yourself.