[Fixed] Detected File System Corruption Error on Windows 10/8/7

There are three simple and practical ways to fix the "Windows detected a corrupted file system on Local Disk C:" issue. The solutions are summarized in the table below. Read on for more details.

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"Error: Windows detected a file system error" Overview

• "There is a problem with the local disk (C:). Windows has detected file system corruption on local disk (C:). You must check the disk for errors before recovery.
• "There is a problem with the operating system disk (C:). Windows has detected file system corruption on local disk (C:). You must check the disk for errors before recovery.

These system restore errors in Windows 10/8/7 mainly occur due to corruption in the file system of the selected hard drive or damage to the Windows system files. When you encounter a disk error on local disk, you must fix it thoroughly before you can perform any System Restore point.

In this tutorial, we will explain several useful methods to fix the 'File system corruption detected on Local Disk C:' error that Windows detects.

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How to Fix the "Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem" Error

When you encounter the "File system corruption detected on local disk C:" issue during system recovery, you can first follow Windows' advice to check the disk, starting with the troubleshooting process.

Solution 1: Check disk errors to fix local disk errors

When Windows detects file system errors, there will be a link in the error message dialog box that reads “Check disk for errors.” This is the most direct troubleshooting solution from Microsoft. Click this link and let Windows run a disk check to fix the issue for you. After this is done, restart your computer and try the recovery again.

If that doesn't work, try the advanced solutions below.

Fix 2: Run the System File Checker scan (Sfc) to repair corrupted system files

One of the main reasons behind the "Windows detected a hard drive problem" error is corruption in Windows system files. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided here to scan your system files using the System File Checker tool and repair any missing or corrupted system files. These system files are crucial for Windows to perform a system restore properly.

Step 1: Right-click the Start button and select Command Prompt (Admin).

Step 2: Type sfc /scannow in the Command Prompt window, and press Enter to run a full system scan.

If you see the message “Windows Resource Protection did not find any integrity violations,” it means that your Windows system files are fine. Proceed to the next solution to check and fix a corrupted file system on your local disk.

Fix 3: Run CHKDSK to check the file system and fix bad sectors

As we mentioned earlier, Windows detects a corrupted file system mainly due to bad sectors and a damaged file system. Here, we will show you two ways to check and fix a corrupted file system using the CHKDSK utility.

1. Check the file system with a free partition manager

Free Partition Manager is a free disk management tool that offers a full range of partition management options, such as: Resize/Move Partition to solve the problem of insufficient disk space, clone disks, merge partitions, create/delete/format partitions, wipe data, and disk/partition conversion (e.g., MBR to GPT) – all for free.

Download this free partition manager now, and with just a few clicks, you can check and repair a damaged file system.

Step 1. Launch AOMEI Partition Assistant on your computer. Then, right-click the disk and choose "Advanced" > "Check File System".

Select "Check Partition"

(2) In the Check Disk Utility dialog box, select the Check for errors and try to repair them option, and then click Start.

Step 3: The software will now start checking the partition file system on the disk. When it's done, click “Finish”.

Finish the check

2. Run CHKDSK from the Command Prompt

If you don't want to use a third-party tool, you can also manually run CHKDSK from the Command Prompt to scan your hard drive for errors and bad sectors.

< strong > Step 1. Click the "Search" button, type < strong > CMD , right-click on "Command Prompt," and select "Run as administrator."

Step 2. To run chkdsk on drive C, type chkdsk c: /f and press Enter.

Step 3: Since the volume is in use by another process, you will need to type Y to schedule the check for the next time the operating system restarts.

Note: If CHKDSK gets stuck at a certain percentage, see this post to fix the issue.

In summary

If you encounter the “Windows detected a corrupted file system” error during System Restore, don't worry. Read on and apply the methods above to check and repair Windows system files, bad sectors, or the partition file system. To fix a corrupted file system on your local C drive, you can get assistance from free partition management software tools.

This free partition manager is designed for both pros and beginners to manage disks and boost PC performance. It helps you to create, resize, clone, move, merge, format partitions, etc. Try it now.

See more: What is File System Error – 2147219196

When you try to open a .jpg, .jpeg, or .png image file with the Windows Photos app, you might see a “File system error (-2147219196)” or a “File system error (-2147219194)/(-2147416359)” message. In some cases, you may also see the “File system error (-2147219196)” when you try to open other Windows apps like Calculator. This error only occurs on Windows 10 and prevents you from using a specific app (usually your Photos app) or a group of apps.

The error message appears because:  

• The file you're trying to open might be corrupted.
• The app you're using to open the image file might be damaged.
• There might be a problem with a Windows Update.

You can fix file system errors - (2147219196) by using one of the following methods:

• Open photos or other files with another app
• Run system file checks and SFC scans
• Upgrade to a different version of Windows 10
• Run Windows updates
• Run the Windows Troubleshooter

"Frequently Asked Questions about 'Windows Detected a Corrupted File System'"

Here are more topics related to "There is a problem with the disk local disk, Windows detected file system corruption." Please check the questions and answers listed below.

What can cause file system corruption?

The most common causes of file system corruption are improper shutdown or startup procedures, hardware failures, virus infections, or other errors. Hardware failures can include bad sectors, a faulty disk controller, or power failures, among others.

When file system damage occurs, you can run the CHKDSK utility to check for and repair bad sectors and corrupted file systems.

How do I fix corrupted Windows files?

You can use the SFC scan to try and repair corrupted system files on Windows 10:

Step 1: Press the Windows key + X to open the Win + X menu, and then choose “Command Prompt (Admin).”

Step 2: Once the Command Prompt opens, type in sfc /scannow and hit Enter.

Step 3: The System File Repair process will now begin.

How do I fix a corrupted NTFS file?

You can repair a corrupted NTFS partition from within Windows File Explorer.

Step 1: Right-click the corrupted NTFS partition

Step Two: Click Properties > Tools, and then click Check under Error Checking. Windows will scan the file system of the selected partition for errors.

Please make sure you've tried at least one method to fix the "Windows detected a corrupted file system" error. After attempting these solutions multiple times, you can proceed with a System Restore.