How to Stop Windows Chkdsk

Chkdsk slows your computer.

Windows Chkdsk, also known as Windows Check Disk, is a tool created by Microsoft for the purpose of checking the consistency of disks and repairing inconsistencies. When the tool starts to run, it will tell you that you may skip disk checking by pressing any key within 10 seconds. Doing so, however, only stops Chkdsk until the next time you turn on your computer. Disabling Chkdsk is a more permanent solution. Note that the steps described apply to Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Instructions

1. Click "Start," type "cmd" into the "Search" box and press "Enter" if you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7. If you are using a version of Windows released prior to Windows Vista, click "Start" and "Run," type "cmd" into the "Run" box and click "OK." The command prompt will open.

2. Type "chkntfs /x c:" (without quotation marks) into the command prompt and press "Enter." Note that this command will stop Chkdsk from checking the C drive. If you want it to stop Chkdsk from checking other drives, add the drives to the end of the command. For example, to add the D drive, type "chkntfs /x c: d:" and press "Enter."

3. Close the command prompt and restart your computer.

References

• Microsoft: Chkntfs