Windows uses hundreds if not thousands of smaller background services that keep the OS running as we see. However, there’s no guarantee that these services will always run without a hitch, which means sometimes they can cause Windows errors too. 

In this article, we’re looking at the scanning and repairing drive process being stuck at 100% and seven things you can do to fix the ‘scanning and repairing drive stuck at 100’ error.

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Force shut down your PC

The most straightforward solution is to hold down the power button until your computer turns off and start again. While this isn’t precisely recommended when a disk scan is running, having a disk scan stuck at 100% for far too long means you’re most likely safe to do so. 

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Check the drive connection

One possible cause of the ‘scanning and repairing drive stuck at 100’ error could be loose connections between your drive and motherboard. If you’re using a SATA SSD or HDD, check to ensure that the cables are properly attached and that the storage drive is getting enough power to run properly.

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Run an SFC scan

Running an SFC scan can find and fix any corrupt or damaged files that may have been created during installation. 

Step 1: Boot your computer using the Windows installation media. Click Repair your computer.

Step 2: On the blue screen recovery window, click on Troubleshoot.

Step 3: Select Advanced options.

Step 4: Then select Command Prompt.

Step 5; Type the following command to run a system file scan.

sfc /scannow

Step 6: Once the SFC command has run, run the following command to restore the system image. 

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Now try restarting your computer. 

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Run the Check Disk utility

Manually running the Check Disk utility once in the Safe Mode can also iron out any errors. 

Step 1: Boot your computer using the Windows installation media. Click Repair your computer.

Step 2: On the blue screen recovery window, click on Troubleshoot.

Step 3: Select Advanced options.

Step 4: Then select Command Prompt.

Step 5; Type the following command to run a scan.

chkdsk C: /f /r

Restart your PC once the scan is done, and you should be good to go. 

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Disable automatic repair

While automatic repair is a helpful way of resolving errors on your computer, sometimes it might get in the way and cause problems. Here’s how you can disable it on Windows.

Using the Windows installation media. Click Repair your computer.

Step 2: On the blue screen recovery window, click on Troubleshoot.

Step 3: Select Advanced options.

Step 4: Then select Command Prompt.

Step 5: Type the following command and note down the values of identifier and recoveryenabled.

bcdedit

Step 6: Now, enter the following command to disable automatic repair.

bcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled no

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Run Startup Repair

Startup repair is a built-in Windows tool that can help resolve any such errors you might be facing. Here’s how to get run the tool. 

Step 1: Hold the power button for about ten seconds to power off your PC.

Step 2: Press the power button again to boot your PC.

Step 3: As soon as you see the PC manufacturer’s logo, press and hold the power button for ten seconds. 

Step 4: When your PC reboots, click on Troubleshoot.

Step 5: Head over to Advanced Options.

Step 5: Select Startup repair.

Now let Windows do its thing, and once your PC reboots, the ‘scanning and repairing drive stuck at 100’ error should’ve been resolved. 

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Repair your system

If nothing else works, the best way to eliminate the error is by simply reinstalling or repairing your OS. 

The Windows Media Creation tool is a great way to install Windows and repair the OS. Using this, you can perform a clean installation or repair your OS without affecting your data.

You can download the Media Creation Tool here

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