Usually, when the inspection tool that comes with the Windows system finds a problem, you will receive an error message
“Restart to Repair Drive Errors” in the notification center.
At this point, the following points will come to our mind:
1. The hard drive has an error and needs to be repaired.
2. You can restart the computer to see if the problem can be solved. Sometimes restarting computers can solve the problem.
3. You cannot access files and folders until the problem is resolved. The data on the hard disk cannot be accessed because of a hard disk error.
Why does this prompt appear?
The causes of the drive error may be: Hard disk problems, Windows system update failures, and system registry corruption.
How to solve the Restart to Repair Drive Errors issue?
Here, I will introduce you to 3 useful solutions that can help you resolve this issue quickly.
Before starting the operation, it is recommended to back up the hard disk to avoid the loss of important data due to operational errors or physical damage to the hard disk. Here I recommend you to use Wise Care 365 for backup.
Download Wise Care 365 here:
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1. Click the link above, download Wise Care 365 and install it.
2. Click the
Menu on the right corner of the main window and select
Backup in the list.
3. Then the following window pops up. You can create a system restore point and backup the full registry.
After the backup is completed, no matter what problems you encounter, you can quickly restore data from the backup file.
Method 1: CHKDSK command
The full name of
CHKDSK is checkdisk, which means disk check. It checks the file system of a disk for logical and physical errors. Use
CHKDSK in Command Prompt to check and fix drive errors. The detailed steps are as follows:
1. Type
cmd in the search box in the lower-left corner of the desktop and press Enter.
2. Type
chkdsk /f C: in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.
3. Type
chkdsk /r C: and press Enter.
4. Restart the computer to see if the problem is solved.
Method 2: SFC and DISM commands
SFC and
DISM are very useful in Command Prompt to repair system files. It is recommended to use the SFC command first, and then the DISM command.
SFC is a command used to scan all protected system files and check the integrity of system files, then fix damaged Windows system files.
1. Type
cmd in the search box in the lower-left corner of the desktop and press Enter.
2. Type
sfc /scannow in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.
3. Wait for the scan and repair process to complete, and then restart the computer.
If SFC doesn't work, you still received the error message Restart to repair drive errors, please try the
DISM command.
1. Type
cmd in the search box in the lower-left corner of the desktop and press Enter.
2. Enter the following command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management), the above command is used to repair system files online.
3. Restart the computer to see if the problem is solved.
Method 3: System Restore
System Restore can restore your computer system to an earlier time. It can help you fix most Windows system problems, including this "Restart to repair drive errors", but only if you have created a restore point. It is recommended to use Wise Care 365 to regularly create system restore points, or you can
click here to learn how to create a system restore point.
How to use the System Restore console?
1. Press Win+r to open the Run window, then type rstrui.exe and click OK.
2. Select a restore point and click Next.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the restore. Then, restart the computer.
How to use Wise Care 365 to restore the system?
Wise Care 365 does not only support creating a system restore point but also supports restoring the Windows system to an earlier point.
1. Run Wise Care 365
2. Click the Menu icon and select Restore.
3. Switch to the System Restore tab.
4. Select a restore point and click Restore.
Important:
If you restore the system to an earlier point, the software you have installed after creating the restore point will be removed.
If you have installed third-party antivirus software (e.g., AVG, Avast, Norton, Kaspersky, etc.), please disable its real-time protection before restoring the Windows system, Otherwise, it may prevent System Restore from restoring the registry, causing System Restore to fail.
Conclusion
The above are the ways to solve the problem of Restart to Fix Drive Errors. Although there are many ways to solve this error, data loss is irreversible. Therefore, before solving the problem, please backup the entire hard disk or a specific partition in advance. Wise Care 365 is a proper choice to backup. It can help you create a system point and backup the full registry.
Incidentally! If you have a computer that needs to be protected and speeded up, you can choose Wise Care 365. This all-in-one utility includes a PC checkup, System Cleaner, System Tune-up, Privacy Protector, and System Monitor. It can clean up disk and fix registry problems on your PC, protect your privacy and make your PC more secure, and provide a better solution for optimizing and accelerating your computer!
