Whenever I shut down my computer improperly, Windows 2000/XP (or later) would scan the hard-drive for errors. This usually takes a lot of time. So, is there anyway I can disable the automatic scandisk function? Thanks in advance.
How do I disable scandisk in XP?
if you shut down your computer improperly you want that to run.
how about you just shut it down right that fixes all your problems.
how about you just shut it down right that fixes all your problems.
It is not possible to disable the automatic disk checking facility. You should read the following Microsoft article regarding this.
http://tinyurl.com/2fbal
It sounds like you may have a hardware issue with your hard drive. I would suggest you backup immediately!
http://tinyurl.com/2fbal
It sounds like you may have a hardware issue with your hard drive. I would suggest you backup immediately!
| SoftStag wrote: |
| It sounds like you may have a hardware issue with your hard drive. I would suggest you backup immediately! |
He doesn't have a hardware issue I think, becasue he said scandisk runs everytime he shuts down windows improperly, so it's nrmal for scandisk to run
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He doesn't have a hardware issue I think, becasue he said scandisk runs everytime he shuts down windows improperly, so it's nrmal for scandisk to run |
Good point! I was thinking it was running every time he booted.
Thanks, everyone. I don't enjoy shutting my computer improperly. It's just the MS Windows is kind of annoying sometimes and it would not shut down unless I press the reset button.
Ummm Switch to NTFS File System? Which has better secuirty features and will not SCAN DISK even if PC is shut down improperly.
Actually I find NTFS better then FAT in most counts.
Actually I find NTFS better then FAT in most counts.
Impossible to disable unless you have access to raw windows code.
You want it to scan anyway.
You want it to scan anyway.
WRONG - it IS possible to disable 
I'm not sure what the exact registry key is, but you can do it with the freeware version of X-Setup: http://linux4.wekanet-team.de/download/390/xqdcxsp-setup-en.exe
Download and install the program, run it, click "Classic," and on the plugins list go to Startup/Shutdown>Startup>Windows NT/2K/XP>01)Bootup Options>Boot-time Autochk Settings. In the plugin options window on the right you can disable chkdsk running on bootup for a couple types of bootups.
I'm not sure what the exact registry key is, but you can do it with the freeware version of X-Setup: http://linux4.wekanet-team.de/download/390/xqdcxsp-setup-en.exe
Download and install the program, run it, click "Classic," and on the plugins list go to Startup/Shutdown>Startup>Windows NT/2K/XP>01)Bootup Options>Boot-time Autochk Settings. In the plugin options window on the right you can disable chkdsk running on bootup for a couple types of bootups.
It's best not to disable it, but rather find out what's causing the problem (when shutting down). Check the programs you've recently installed and remove those you absolutely don't need that may be running in the background (and preventing shutdown).
Also, if you let the scandisk run to completion, it should not bother you if you shutdown normally.
Also, if you let the scandisk run to completion, it should not bother you if you shutdown normally.
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if you shut down your computer improperly you want that to run.
how about you just shut it down right that fixes all your problems."
You have got to be kidding me...
Ever hear of a power-out? Or a system crash or games crashing your system?
No you don't want it to run, it will waste more of your time than you can imagine and the benefits are little. Yes Xsetup will disable that.
You can also do this: Hit Start and then Run, enter this: chkntfs /x c:
That will disable it for drive c. To do it on another drive just change c: to d: for example. Chkntfs works by modifying the BootExcecute value in the Registry.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\
CONTROL\Session Manager
The default value is BootExecute:REG_MULTI_SZ:autocheck autochk *
Chkdsk /f /r is unaffected by chkntfs and can be run to check volumes manually on the next system reboot.
The amount of ignorance in this topic is insane. Here's an idea for you folks- don't give out advice on things you know nothing about and don't answer questions when you don't know the answer. You're only letting every intellectually competent person here know that you're ignorant.
Windows scandisk a lot like McAfee and Norton, is crap and will cause problems with your files thinking they are corrupt when they are not or not enough to bother with. Then you have to deal with those damn found files. Most of the time your files are fine. If not, get some good scandisk software like spinrite. You can find loads more. Google "better than scandisk". Have a good one.
if you shut down your computer improperly you want that to run.
how about you just shut it down right that fixes all your problems."
You have got to be kidding me...
Ever hear of a power-out? Or a system crash or games crashing your system?
No you don't want it to run, it will waste more of your time than you can imagine and the benefits are little. Yes Xsetup will disable that.
You can also do this: Hit Start and then Run, enter this: chkntfs /x c:
That will disable it for drive c. To do it on another drive just change c: to d: for example. Chkntfs works by modifying the BootExcecute value in the Registry.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\
CONTROL\Session Manager
The default value is BootExecute:REG_MULTI_SZ:autocheck autochk *
Chkdsk /f /r is unaffected by chkntfs and can be run to check volumes manually on the next system reboot.
The amount of ignorance in this topic is insane. Here's an idea for you folks- don't give out advice on things you know nothing about and don't answer questions when you don't know the answer. You're only letting every intellectually competent person here know that you're ignorant.
Windows scandisk a lot like McAfee and Norton, is crap and will cause problems with your files thinking they are corrupt when they are not or not enough to bother with. Then you have to deal with those damn found files. Most of the time your files are fine. If not, get some good scandisk software like spinrite. You can find loads more. Google "better than scandisk". Have a good one.
BTW it''s chkdsk not scandisk. Scandisk hasent been used since Win ME
Thanks you, Veritas.
For the only helpful post in this topic. I was looking for a way to disable chkdsk myself, and found your post really helpful.
I really hate it when you ask a question and 10 people tell you that you should/can not do it. Of course it is nice to tell a person that it might be a bad idea, but that should only take one post.
Then if someone can not produse an answer they should go post elsewhere.
For the only helpful post in this topic. I was looking for a way to disable chkdsk myself, and found your post really helpful.
I really hate it when you ask a question and 10 people tell you that you should/can not do it. Of course it is nice to tell a person that it might be a bad idea, but that should only take one post.
Then if someone can not produse an answer they should go post elsewhere.
you can do this through regedit. but it may cause problem in your HDD, bad sectors are created if you shutdown improperly.. so scan disk is good for your hard disk's life
How about instead of letting it run, you just skip it when the option comes up. You don't have to run it if you don't want. It prompts you as to which to do. You're just letting it run (which is a good thing for Windows)
when you are inside windows, go to : my computer ----> right click on the hard drive you have -----> then properties -----> tools
and see if your scan disc feature is enabled.
If it is then when your computer restarts, it will do an automatic hard disk check.
I hope this will help
and see if your scan disc feature is enabled.
If it is then when your computer restarts, it will do an automatic hard disk check.
I hope this will help
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