"Scanning and repairing drive C" comes up every time I boot up my computer following Windows 11 24H2 Update

Question

Ever since the Windows 11 24H2 update, every time I boot into Windows, it says "Scanning and repairing drive C." This usually only takes 5 seconds or so, and then it boots into Windows as usual. I am using a Windows/Arch Linux dual boot, in case that matters for this problem. My Windows is on my C Drive, and Arch Linux and GRUB are on the D drive, so I don't really understand why the C drive would be affected by the dual boot, so I think it's probably some bug with Windows. Does anyone know how I can make it back to normal and not say that it needs to scan and repair my drive? This isn't really an urgent problem, my PC is still perfectly usable, just a minor annoyance I want to get rid of.

*** Moved from Windows / Windows 11 / Performance and system failures ***

Answer 1

Hello

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community forum.

The "Scan and repair drive C" message you see at startup is a common problem that can occur after a Windows update. You can try the following solutions to see if you can solve this problem:

Check Disk for Errors: The dirty bit on your drive might be set in error. You can run the chkdsk command to fix this. Here's how:

• Click the power button on your Start Menu.
• Press the Shift key and click Restart.
• Your PC will boot into the Windows Recovery Environment.
• Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt.
• Type the following command and press Enter: chkdsk C: /f /r.

Disable Fast Startup: Sometimes, fast startup can cause issues with dual-boot systems. To disable it:

• Open Control Panel and go to Power Options.
• Click on "Choose what the power buttons do".
• Click on "Change settings that are currently unavailable".
• Uncheck "Turn on fast startup" and save changes.

Check for File System Errors: You can also check for file system errors using File Explorer:

• Right-click on the C drive in File Explorer.
• Select Properties > Tools > Check.
• Follow the prompts to check and repair the drive.

Update Drivers: Ensure all your drivers are up to date, especially those related to storage and disk management.

Check for Windows Updates: Make sure your system is fully updated. Sometimes, subsequent updates can fix issues introduced by previous ones.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, it might be helpful to check the specific settings or configurations related to your dual-boot setup.

Best Regards,

Wesley Li