Disable or Stop Auto CHKDSK During Windows Startup

If each time you boot your system, the
operating system (Windows XP Pro SP2) runs ScanDisk on one of your partitioned
drive, stating that the computer did not shut down properly,which is not true.

If you have drive C: as your hard drive, then the command to disable chkdsk from scanning C: drive would be:

chkntfs /x c:

If you have 2 drive, C and D, you can disable chkdsk with the command below

chkntfs /x c: d:

The chkntfs utility works by modifying the BootExcecute value in the system registry. The BootExecute value is located in the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CURRENTCONTROLSET\CONTROL\Session Manager

The default value is for BootExecute is autocheck autochk *. When you use the /x switch, it will add a /k parameter prior to the asterisk. The /k parameter excludes volumes from being checked.

Related external sources:
Chkdsk Runs Each Time That You Start Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q316506

Running Chkdsk to Repair File Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prkd_tro_xudm.asp

Manually resetting AUTOCHK.EXE for a drive
http://searchwin2000.techtarget.com/tip/1,289483,sid1_gci990696_dbg1,00.html

my computer wants to do a scandisk before windows loads. Is there an option to turn that off?
http://forums.sudhian.com/messageview.aspx?catid=81&threadid=63496

Try to cancel checkdisk at every boot up but unsuccessful
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20698249.html

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