Windows 11 PC is stuck in a CHKDSK loop on startup

My Windows 11 PC is stuck in a CHKDSK loop on startup. It keeps running scan and repair every time I boot, but never finishes or lets me log in normally. I’m worried I might lose my data if I force shutdown too many times.

I’ve already tried:

Letting CHKDSK run completely (no success)

Booting into Safe Mode (still triggers CHKDSK)

Startup Repair (didn’t detect any issues)

Is there a safe way to stop this loop and recover my files before something goes wrong?

This topic was modified 5 months, 4 weeks ago by Sofia.

Tagged: Windows 11

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Mira Lennox Lennox

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July 21, 2025 at 9:02 am

If your Windows 11 PC is stuck in a CHKDSK loop, boot into Recovery Mode and open Command Prompt. Run chkntfs /x C: to stop CHKDSK from running at startup.
Next, use a bootable USB drive to back up your important files to another drive. Then, in Command Prompt, run chkdsk C: /f /r to check the disk for errors. If the scan hangs or fails, your drive may be failing.
You can also stop automatic repair by running bcdedit /set {default} recoveryenabled No. Replace the drive if the issue continues after backup.

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