I've been having a recurring issue with my Lenovo Legion laptop. Every time I start it up, it gets stuck on a screen that says it's scanning and repairing the hard drive. I've tried using tools like chkdsk and the error checker in the drive's properties, but they keep reporting errors and ask me to restart the PC for a fix, which never really works.
Recently, after running chkdsk, I received messages indicating that the basic file structure for certain files within the WindowsApps folder is corrupted—specifically, it mentioned some deleted Microsoft apps. I'm unsure if I should just delete these files or if that could cause serious problems with my laptop. Do I need to consider doing a fresh install of Windows altogether? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
If you happen to have a dual boot setup with Linux and Windows, sometimes the 'fast boot' option in Windows can cause these issues. If that’s not the case for you, I’d suggest backing up your important files and going for a clean install of Windows. It’s a quick fix and can save you a lot of hassle later on!
Those error messages refer to a couple of specific corrupt image files, but deleting them likely won't brick your laptop. However, ongoing errors can indicate a failing drive, so I'd keep that in mind.
I've read you shouldn't just delete those files in the WindowsApps folder, as they may be needed for reinstalling apps in the future. If this issue started after you deleted 'Screen Sketch,' maybe try reinstalling it before removing it again. There are also commands you can use in command line to reset the chkdsk auto-scanner if you want to look into that.
It sounds like your hard drive might be on its way out. This happens often when the drive starts failing, so getting a new one and cloning your data might be the best step. It's better to be proactive and back up your files before it's too late!
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