CHKDSK cannot run on a write-protected volume After typing chkdsk /f or chkdsk /r, an error message: 'Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected' listed. The system can't write information to a read-only volume. CHKDSK is in the system, and CHKDSK /F...
The CHKDSK command not working error will give different error messages for different reasons. There are 4 common error messages you may encounter when you fail to run CHKDSK: Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write-protected The type of the file system is RAW. CH...
How do you fix: Chkdsk /x /f /r The type of file system is NTFS. Cannot lock the current drive. Windows cannot run chkdsk on this volume because it is write protected Diskpart displayed for disk 0 698 GB GPT partitions 1) recovery 450 MB 2) system 99 MB 3) reserved 16 MB 4)...
When you try to run CHKDSK to scan the OS drive, it might occur a message “Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)”. You can type “Y” and press Enter key...
If Windows cannot run disk check — write-protected drive being the cause — you may need to try alternative fixes. Let’s use the diskpart command to make the drive available for scanning. OpenCommand Prompt. Typediskpartand press enter. ClickYeson the screen that pops up. ...
Step 3: Select the device that is write-protected and click Disable to remove the protection. Fix 4. Change the Read-only File System to Normal If the above method cannot help, it suggests that CHKDSK cannot continue in read-only mode because the disk you are trying to scan has an unrec...
If the hard disk is write-protected, the CHKDSK cannot lock current drive error may occur. You can follow the guide below to force dismount the volume,remove write protectionand fix this error. Step 1. You can click Start, type cmd, right-click Command Prompt app, and choose Run as admi...
“Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N)” If you see this message, simply type Y and press Enter to schedule the scan. Once done, reboot and the scan will run...
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[FIXED] – Error “Windows Cannot Run Disk Checking on This Volume Because it is Write Protected” Microsoft’s Guide to CHKDSK FAQs Q. How often should I run the CHKDSK command? A. You can use the CHKDSK command once every three months to monitor the health of your computer’s hard dr...