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8 February 2024  Ashley S. Miller  Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
 

Summary
Fix the message of repairing disk errors when your computer won't start up with our simple solutions. Learn the cause of the problem and how to avoid data loss.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the reasons for the message of repairing disk errors?
table iconII. How to solve the problem of repairing disk errors?
table iconIII. Use Renee PassNow to transfer or recover important data when you cannot enter the system
repairing disk errors

I. What are the reasons for the message of repairing disk errors?

Windows users frequently encounter the problem of “Repairing disk errors.” It typically occurs during startup, causing the system to be stuck in the repair interface. The resolution process may take over an hour.
The error can occur due to abnormal shutdown, power failure, virus infection, hard drive issues, or file system corruption. However, the solutions are not difficult. Here are some common fixes.
repairing disk errors

II. How to solve the problem of repairing disk errors?

1. Try to use the computer's startup repair function

The Windows system recovery environment’s built-in startup repair can solve the issue of the computer not entering the system normally. Here’s the detailed operation method:
Step 1: For troubleshooting and fixing errors, remember to backup important data before performing any repair operations. Learn more about Windows troubleshooting and maintenance by following our blog.
Repair your computer
Step 2: After entering the recovery environment, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair. Wait for Windows Startup Repair to complete, then restart the computer to check if the problem is resolved.
startup Repair

2. Run Windows System Restore

When Windows fails to start, use the System Restore function to restore the system to a previous restore point and enable normal startup. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Force shutdown the computer by pressing and holding the power button when the brand logo appears during startup. Repeat this process three times. Then, allow the computer to fully start and access the recovery environment by selecting “Advanced Options” on the “Automatic Repair” interface.
automatic Repair
Step 2: When the screen displays to select an option, please click (Troubleshoot) – (Advanced Options) – (System Restore) in sequence.
select system restore in windows system to fix windows 10 error
Step 3: Select a recent restore point before the error occurred, click (Next), and wait for the repair process to complete.
system restore

3. Use CHKDSK to check system hard disk errors

Use the Chkdsk command on your Windows system to quickly check disk and memory status. It can also identify the number of specified files in a path and fix disk errors. If you cannot access the Windows system, access the recovery environment to perform necessary operations. Follow these steps for successful execution.
Step 1: Connect the Windows installation disk to the computer. Start the computer, enter the BIOS by pressing a specific key (F2, F10, DEL, or ESC), change the boot sequence preference to the Windows installation disk in the BIOS settings, and save the settings.
Access the computer from the Windows installation disk
Step 2: After successfully booting the computer from the Windows installation disk, select the “Repair your computer” option in the lower-left corner of the installation interface to access the recovery environment.
Repair your computer
Step 3: After entering the Windows Recovery Environment, click Troubleshoot> Advanced Options> Command Prompt.
command prompt
Step 4: Open the command prompt window and type the command (chkdsk C: /f /r /x), where C refers to the disk number of the system hard disk. This command will attempt to repair errors found on the disk and scan for and fix bad sectors. Press Enter to initiate the repair process, and once it is completed, restart your computer to check if the issue is resolved.
The three effective methods to solve the “repairing disk error” failure are provided above. If your computer still cannot boot and enter the system smoothly, you can consider checking the following methods to transfer or restore important data.

III. Use Renee PassNow to transfer or recover important data when you cannot enter the system

1. What is Renee PassNow?

Renee PassNow is a professional system rescue software that helps Windows users clear account passwords, create new administrator accounts, restore disk/memory card data, recover data after hard disk formatting, transfer disk files, erase or scan disk files, and more. It also supports repairing Windows system problems such as MBR boot records, DBR error parameters, 0xc00000e, startup failure, black screen, and blue screen. Compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, it meets the system rescue needs of different users.
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2. How to use Renee PassNow to transfer or recover data?

Step 1: Download and install Renee PassNow on a functioning computer, connect the USB disk to the PC, and open Renee PassNow. In the “Step 1: Select creation method” section, select “Create a Live USB”
Note: Before proceeding, ensure that important files on the USB disk are backed up, as the process will delete all data on the disk.
create a boot media with renee passnow
Step 2: Select the system type (x64) or (x86), and download the ISO file by clicking (Download Now), create a Rescue USB by clicking (Create USB), and finally, eject the USB by clicking (Eject USB).
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Step 3: Connect the boot device to the computer, turn it on, and quickly enter the BIOS by pressing the shortcut key displayed on the screen (usually only one or two seconds). In the BIOS setting interface, set the boot USB disk as the priority in the boot sequence. Save the settings and restart the computer.
select boot order
Step 4: Wait for Renee PassNow to load, then choose (Data Transfer). To transfer data from the entire hard disk, select the (data backup) option.
data transfer
Step 5: Click on each disk drive letter (C/D/E/F, etc.) to check for lost important files. If found, transfer them to an external disk. To transfer data, select the C drive on the upper left, select the G drive on the upper right, choose files from the C drive, and click the Copy function button in the middle. Data transfer is simple. To delete a file, select it and click the (Delete) button in the middle. Note that deletion is irreversible, so proceed with caution.
data transfer in Renee Passnow
Step 6: If you find that there is data loss, please select the (Undeleter) option on the main interface, and click the (Run) button.
data recovery function in Renee Passnow
Step 7: Select (Whole Disk Scan) to scan the target hard disk.
elect whole disk scan in renee undeleter
Step 8: After completing the scan, select the file to recover and click the "Recover" button. Save the file on an external disk, eject the USB disk after recovery, and proceed with other computer operations such as maintenance, hard disk replacement, or system reinstallation.
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