How to Unschedule Chkdsk

Chkdsk scans the hard drive for errors.

Chkdsk, short for "Checkdisk," is a standard command-line utility for Windows computers. This utility scans the hard drive disk and reports errors if it finds them. Chkdsk usually runs automatically after a serious computer error or unexpected shutdown. The chkdsk utility may also run automatically if enabled in the Task Scheduler, consuming time and computer resources. Remove the task from the scheduler with the Windows Task Scheduler utility.

Instructions

1. Go to the Start Menu. Click "All Programs," "Accessories," and "System Tools." Click "Task Scheduler."

2. Click "Task Scheduler Library" in the pane on the left side.

3. Locate "Chkdsk" or "Autochk" from the list in the center section of the dialog window. Click it once to highlight it.

4. Click "Delete this item" under "Actions" in the window on the right side. Click "Yes" in the confirmation window.

References

• Computer Hope: Microsoft DOS Chkdsk Command
• Microsoft: Chkdsk.exe or Autochk.exe Starts When You Try to Shut Down or Restart Your Computer
• Microsoft Support Forum: Delete a Scheduled Task
• Microsoft: Delete a Task