Why does my computer run check disk every time I start it.?

Question

When I turn on my comp it says the disk(internal) needs to be checked for errors. I can skip this or let it check. If I let it check it takes about 20 minutes. If I dont stand by my comp during startup, it will nit skip disk check. Why doesnt it fix the errors and quit disk checking on next startup? Thanks in advance....

Windows Proffesional
Runs fast....I dont think the drive should be bad.
Computer is a Dell Latitude
It is about 4 years old.

Answer 1

Unfortunately, that sounds like bad news. When the computer repeatedly asks you to perform a disk check even after you have already run a disk check, it probably means that the harddrive is slowly getting worse and worse. More and more data will be corrupted and eventually the drive could fail altogether.

On the bright side, these are warning signs of failure and it is giving you a little bit of time to back up your files or transfer them over to a new hard drive.

Don't waste anytime backing up if you have any files that you don't want to lose.

Also, don't worry about having to get a whole new computer. You should only have to replace the harddrive. A new harddrive will only cost you between $50 -$90 depending on the capacity and brand. If you buy a new harddrive, get the Seagate or Western Digital brand. Installing a new drive is a piece of cake. All the directions are in the box. It will guide you through the process of copying all the files off of the old harddrive and onto the new one. This way you won't have to reinstall windows and all of your programs.

Answer 2

The "normal" execution of what you describe is triggered by some system or system files that were modified, misused, or deleted during your last session, which automatically tells Windows to check it out at your next start up. If every session you work in causes problems, then every start up will run check disk. To find out if this is the cause, try running check disk as the last thing you do before you shutdown. If you get the message "cannot run because ... would you like to run at next boot?" hit no, and close all programs and try again. If; after you
successfully run check disc while you are logged on to Windows and then shutdown, you still have the same thing happen at your next start up; then there is probably a DOS or command line instruction loaded into your boot memory that needs to be turned off.

Answer 3

Check in MY COMPUTER, under the C drive and click on the Properties, check under the Disk Management section, if the box for scan for errors on startup is clicked, uncheck it, and then restart to effect the changes, most times this is done on communal used computers to clear any errors from or inccured by previous users.

If it is not checked or greyed out, you may need to have a tech go into the system possibly in Safe Mode to disengage it from the backside, make sure not to illiminate any other service when doing this or you drive may not boot at all, it all so could be a script error in the boot.ini sequence, it can be remove to by a tech, just make sure to take care in doing anything like this.

I am a MCSE and A+ tech run my own on-call servicing business working with home and business customers and have run in to this a number of times.

Answer 4

Sounds like the hard drive is on the slow road to failure.

What is happening is that the computer is recognizing that the drive has bad sectors and wants to scan and mark those bad sectors. The more it happens, usually the more the drive is getting worse.

My suggestion to you would be to back up all the data you can, then go to a service center and get that drive tested. Then buy a new one.

Answer 5

Run "check disk" check both options and restart. (runs a long time) then run disk cleanup and finally defragment disc.
http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/getstarted/speed.mspx

Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”
Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backup and clean registry, and check for open firewall ports.
http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

Install: User Profile Hive Cleanup Service
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=1B286E6D-8912-4E18-B570-42470E2F3582&displaylang=en

If you still have the same problem you may have a bad system file. To repair

Start> Run> enter "sfc.exe /scannow" in the run box.

You will need the windows XP disk. This utility will check all system files against the disk and repair if needed.

About System File Checker (sfc.exe)
http://www.updatexp.com/scannow-sfc.html
http://www.networkclue.com/os/Windows/commands/sfc.aspx
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/185836
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310747

Answer 6

in case you have tried each and all of the above then the only subject i'm able to think of is you have a fragmented stress and it won't be able to fairly settle on if there's a difficulty or no longer. Run an entire defrag over evening. you will discover it decrease than gadget kit. As yet another notice, as quickly as I bootup with my flash stress plugged in, I in many situations get this subject too.

Answer 7

Ccleaner is the application I use to clean up my system when my pc slows down because of viruses, trojans or malwares. Free Download here: http://bitly.com/UrATas

Answer 8

what kinda computer do u have first name dat
if u have windows me my friend has it and he gets it when he shuts down the computer by pulling the plug
or your computer dosn't have much space
or u need a new computer

Answer 9

I have a new hard drive, and it still does it.