How to Stop Chkdsk on XP Bootup

Hard Disk

Chkdsk (Disk Check) is a Windows tool that scans your computer for hard disk errors when you start your computer. It checks volumes for errors related to bad sectors, cross linked files and lost clusters. The tool then attempts to repair the problems. The Chkdsk tool delays Windows launch and can be annoying especially if you do not have immediate need of it. Windows XP enables you to stop Chkdsk from launching at computer startup. However, you can still run the tool manually any time you want after starting your computer.

Instructions

1. Back up your computer because disabling Chkdsk involves making changes to the registry. To back up your computer, click the Windows "Start" button and select "Programs." Scroll up and select "Accessories." Click "System Tools" and click "System Restore" to launch the backup utility.

2. Click "Create a new restore" on the backup utility and click "Next." Type a name for the restore point and click "Create" to back up your computer using a restore point you can revert your computer to if you make a mistake.

3. Click the Windows "Start" button and click "Run" to launch the command box. Type "regedit" (without quotes) and press "Enter" to launch the registry.

4. Click the "+" symbol next to the "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE" subtree on the left panel to expand it. Expand "SYSTEM" and expand "CurrentControlSet." Expand "Control" and expand "Session Manager."

5. Double click "BootExecute" in the right pane. In the value box, type "autocheck autochk *" (without the quotes, but with the asterisk) and press "OK" to save the changes. Click "File" and click "Exit" to close the registry.

References

• Ease Us: Disabling and Enabling Scandisk and Chkdsk during the boot sequence