Many complaints have risen about a chkdsk stuck, as more and more users aren’t capable to fix their Windows 10 problems since the disk check can’t be completed. As you know, when a disk check is running, it is not recommended to reboot your device as you can end up hard bricking it. So, you should be patient until the check is over – in most cases this can take hours or even a whole day (so there is no problem with the disk check, you just have to let the process do its work). If you are running a chkdsk on your external hard drive and it is stuck, try to follow the steps from below to fix it.
What can I do if chkdsk gets stuck on an external hard drive?
1. Use the Registry Editor
If you can’t edit your Windows 10’s registry, read this handy guide and find the quickest solutions to the issue.
2. Run Disk Cleanup
So, if you can’t wait for the chkdsk process to complete or if you think that the disk check is stuck, try to follow the steps from above in order to fix this Windows 10 problem. If you have any other questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below and we’ll be sure to check them out.
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