Easy Solutions to Fix The Error of Scanning And Repairing Drive Stuck at 100%

I. Why is there a problem of scanning and repairing the drive stuck?

When a computer experiences a sudden power loss, it may disrupt hard disk or memory operations, potentially leading to file deletion. To safeguard against this, Windows 10 is designed to automatically scan and rectify drive errors. Typically, if the scan and fix are successful, the system will boot up as usual. However, there are instances where the repair process may become stuck, requiring further attention.

If the computer is still stuck on the “scanning and repairing drive” interface after waiting for a long time, you can refer to the third part to solve it. If there is important data in the computer, it is recommended to use Renee PassNow to transfer the important data in the computer to avoid data loss due to repair.

II. Use Renee PassNow to transfer or recover important data

1. What is Renee PassNow?

Renee PassNow is an advanced system rescue software designed for Windows users. It offers a range of features including the ability to reset Windows account passwords, create new administrator accounts, and recover data from disks or memory cards, even after formatting. Additionally, it facilitates file transfer and disk file scanning or erasure. This software is also equipped to tackle various Windows system issues, such as repairing MBR boot records, correcting DBR error parameters, resolving errors like 0xc00000e, and addressing startup failures, black screen, or blue screen problems. With its versatility, Renee PassNow is fully compatible with multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, XP, and Vista, catering to the diverse system rescue needs of users.

2. How to use Renee PassNow to transfer or recover data?

Since the computer cannot be started and used normally, you can create a startup disk through Renee PassNow, then start the computer through the startup disk, and then use the data recovery function provided by the software to recover. Specific steps are as follows:

Step 1: Download and install Renee PassNow on other computers that can log in and run normally, then connect the U disk to the PC, run Renee PassNow, and then check in “Step 1: Choose the creation method” (Create a rescue USB disk) option. (Note: Before performing this operation, please make sure that the important files in the U disk have been saved in other locations, because the operation process will delete all the data in the U disk.)

Step 2: Next, select (x64) or (x86) according to the system type, click the (Download Now) button to download the ISO file, click the (Create Rescue USB) button after the file is downloaded, and click the (Eject USB) button.

Step 3: Connect the created boot device to the computer that needs to transfer data, turn on the computer, and then the shortcut key to enter the BIOS will be displayed on the computer screen (the display time of this interface is very short, maybe only one or two seconds), click continuously BIOS shortcut key to enter the BIOS setting interface, and then set the boot U disk as the first in the boot sequence in Boot Priority, then save the settings and restart the computer.

Step 4: Wait for a while, after Renee PassNow is loaded, select (Data Transfer).

Step 5: Check each disk drive (C/D/E/F, etc.) for lost files. If found, transfer them to an external disk. To do this, select the source drive (e.g., C), then the destination drive (e.g., G), select the files, and click Copy. To delete a file, select it and click Delete, but be careful as this can’t be undone.

Step 6: If you find that there is data loss, please select the (Undeleter) option on the main interface of the function, and click the (Run) button.

Step 7: Select (Partition Recovery) to scan the target hard disk.

Step 8: After the scan is complete, select the file to be recovered, click the (Recover) button to execute the data recovery command, please save the file in another external disk, pop up the bootable USB disk after the recovery is complete, and then repair the computer.

The above are the detailed steps to use Renee PassNow to transfer or restore data. Let’s go to understand the solution to Windows 10 “scanning and repairing drive” stuck.

III. How to solve the stuck problem of Windows 10 scanning and repairing drive ?

1. Check the connection lines of each port of the computer

If you have recently installed or replaced a hard disk device, the problem of “scanning and repairing drive” may appear due to a faulty connection cable, so when this kind of problem occurs, you may wish to check whether each connection cable and port are connected properly.

2. Wait for the scan and repair process to complete

Sometimes the severity of the problem on the drive will directly determine the time required to scan and repair the drive. Due to the different levels of the problem, the recovery may take several minutes or hours to complete. If there is no important and urgent matter, it is recommended to wait patiently for a while.

3. Stop scanning and repairing the drive

The process of scanning and repairing the drive can actually be cancelled, the steps are as follows:

Step 1: Since your computer is currently stuck on the “Scanning and repairing drives” interface, you need to press the power button to shut down the computer.

Step 2: After starting the computer, you will see the screen of “Preparing Automatic Repair” and then “Diagnosing your PC”. Before starting the disk check, you can continuously press any key, such as the space bar, after which it is possible to disable the disk check.

4. Perform a disk check in safe mode

“Scan and Repair Drive” getting stuck is likely due to disk errors. Enter Safe Mode and perform a disk check to fix these. Safe Mode, a special Windows startup mode, only starts essential files and drivers, making system error repair easier. Follow the steps below to enter Safe Mode and perform a disk check.

Step 1: Press and hold the Power key button for 10 seconds to shut down the computer. Next, press the power key again to start the computer.

Step 2: When you see that Windows has started and the brand logo appears, press and hold the power key for 10 seconds again to turn off the device.

Step 3: Press the power button to start the computer, when the computer starts press and hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the device. Then start the computer again, this time allowing the computer to fully start. Select (Advanced Options) in the “Automatic Repair” interface. You will then enter the Windows recovery environment.

Step 4: Then the computer will ask you to choose an option, please select (Troubleshooting), and then select (Advanced Options>Startup Settings>Restart). When the computer restarts, select 5 or F5 to start Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 5: Open (This PC), right-click the drive where Windows got stuck while scanning and repairing the drive, and select (Properties).

Step 6: Switch the Function tab to (Tools) and click the (Check) button. Then wait patiently for the repair process to complete.

NOTE: Disk Check in this method functions the same as running in a command prompt chkdsk command. The function is the same, you can choose your favorite way to check the disk.