[SOLVED] Chkdsk does nothing after reboot.

[x BlueRobot]

Let's verify that those values are indeed deleted:

reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk /s

If those values are no longer present, then please open an elevated command prompt and then enter the following command:

fsutil dirty set C:

Please reboot your computer and chkdsk should automatically start running on boot.

 

[scottmandu]

Let's verify that those values are indeed deleted:

reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk /s

If those values are no longer present, then please open an elevated command prompt and then enter the following command:

fsutil dirty set C:

Please reboot your computer and chkdsk should automatically start running on boot.

Here are the results from "reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk /s":

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19044.1889]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk /s

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk\Scan

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\chkdsk\Verify


Did the "fsutil dirty set C:" and chkdsk did start after a reboot...got the scanning and repairing drive (c:) for a few seconds... but no chkdsk messages.

 

[x BlueRobot]

Thanks, could you please open an elevated command prompt and then enter the following command:

fltmc filters

Please post the output in your next post. I just want to check what file system filter drivers are being loaded.

 

[scottmandu]

Thanks, could you please open an elevated command prompt and then enter the following command:

fltmc filters

Please post the output in your next post. I just want to check what file system filter drivers are being loaded.

Here are the results:

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19044.1889]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>fltmc filters

Filter Name Num Instances Altitude Frame
------------------------------ ------------- ------------ -----
bindflt 0 409800 0
MBAMChameleon 7 400900 0
epp 8 328900 0
MBAMProtection 8 328800 0
WdFilter 8 328010 0
MBAMFarflt 7 268150 0
storqosflt 0 244000 0
wcifs 1 189900 0
CldFlt 1 180451 0
FileCrypt 0 141100 0
luafv 1 135000 0
npsvctrig 1 46000 0
Wof 7 40700 0
FileInfo 8 40500 0

 

[scottmandu]

Here are the results:

Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.19044.1889]
(c) Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\WINDOWS\system32>fltmc filters

Filter Name Num Instances Altitude Frame
------------------------------ ------------- ------------ -----
bindflt 0 409800 0
MBAMChameleon 7 400900 0
epp 8 328900 0
MBAMProtection 8 328800 0
WdFilter 8 328010 0
MBAMFarflt 7 268150 0
storqosflt 0 244000 0
wcifs 1 189900 0
CldFlt 1 180451 0
FileCrypt 0 141100 0
luafv 1 135000 0
npsvctrig 1 46000 0
Wof 7 40700 0
FileInfo 8 40500 0

 

[x BlueRobot]

Thanks, there is two notable security programs which could potentially be causing problems, especially since it works from Safe Mode. Before we remove anything, let's try a clean boot first and then see if chkdsk works. Otherwise, it may wise to completely remove Emnisoft and Malwarebytes (use MBAM removal tool) and then test again.

 

[scottmandu]

Did a clean boot, and chkdsk works normally. Removed Malwarebytes with the MBAM removal tool, and chkdsk does not have messages after reboot. Uninstalled Emsisoft Anti-Malware, and now chkdsk works normally after a reboot. I have used Emsisoft Anti-Malware free for years, and was surprised that it was the issue.

 

[scottmandu]

Thanks for the all the help. I have reinstalled all the software I uninstalled previously troubleshooting and chkdsk is working normally again.

 

[x BlueRobot]

That's great news, glad everything is running okay again.