Quick Fix: Restart to Repair Drive in Windows 10/11

If you're encountering "Restart to Repair Drive Errors" on Windows 10 or even 11 computers, here are some quick fixes to help you resolve the issue.

How to Fix "Restart to Repair Drive Errors" on Windows 10/11?​

1. Reboot Your Computer​

• Press the Start button on the Taskbar.
• Click on the Power icon.
• Select Restart.

Rebooting your computer can sometimes resolve minor system errors automatically. It won't fix more serious issues, but it's a good first step.

2. Run CHKDSK Command​

• Press the Start button and type cmd in the search bar.
• Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
• Type chkdsk /f /r /x and press Enter.
• If prompted, type Y to schedule the disk check on the next restart.

Running CHKDSK will scan for and fix file system errors and bad sectors on your drive, which may be causing the issue.

3. Boot into Safe Mode and Run CHKDSK​

• Restart your computer and press F8 repeatedly as it starts up.
• Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt from the Advanced Boot Options.
• In the Command Prompt window, type chkdsk /f /r and press Enter.

CHKDSK in Safe Mode can be more effective because fewer processes are running, allowing CHKDSK to access and repair more system files.

4. Run the SFC Scan​

• Press Windows, then input cmd and select the Run as administrator option under the result.
• Paste or type the following command and press Enter:sfc /scannow

The SFC scan will find and fix any system files that have been corrupted. For example, this could fix the Restart to repair SSD drive errors.

5. Run Automatic Startup Repair​

• Insert your Windows installation USB drive and restart your computer.
• Press any key when prompted to boot from the USB.
• Select your language preferences and click Next.
• Click Repair your computer.
• Select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Startup Repair can fix various boot-related issues, including drive errors that prevent your system from starting properly.

6. Perform System Restore​

• Boot into Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
• Type rstrui.exe and press Enter.
• Follow the prompts to restore your system to a previous state.

System Restore can return your system to a point before the error started occurring, which may resolve the issue.

7. Check and Repair Bad Sectors with DiskGenius​

• Install DiskGenius Free Edition on a working computer and create a bootable USB drive.
• Insert the USB drive into the affected computer and boot from it.
• In DiskGenius, select the affected drive.
• Click Disk > Verify Or Repair Bad Sectors.
• Follow the prompts to scan and repair the drive.

DiskGenius can identify and repair bad sectors that might be causing the drive error.

8. Replace the Hard Drive​

• If you continue to experience drive errors and hear unusual noises from your drive, it may be physically damaged.
• Back up your data using a professional data recovery service if necessary.
• Replace the hard drive with a new one.

If your drive is physically damaged, replacing it is the most reliable solution. Make sure to back up your data before proceeding.

These solutions are designed to help you resolve the "Restart to Repair Drive Errors" issue on Windows 10/11. Follow each step carefully, and move to the next if one doesn't work.