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Can't access secondary drive and power failure during CHKDSK
I had a file folder on my secondary drive D: which I wanted to delete. Windows wouldn't delete it and gave me an error code 0x80070091. A Google search suggested running CHKDSK and I did that (chkdsk /f /r D:). However, there was a power failure when CHKDSK was at 10%.
Now Windows will load correctly (drive C:) but my secondary drive D: is inaccessible. In Computer Management/Disk Management, the drive is shown as RAW.
When I load File Explorer, it loads VERY slowly probably because it is looking for Drive D:.
I have a fairly recent backup of my D: drive and should be able to reformat and reload. However, I'd prefer to fix the problem if possible.
When I right click the D: drive in Computer Management/Disk Management, the format option is grayed out. Therefore, I believe this means that I can't format the drive. However after File Explorer finally loads, it shows Drive D: but when accessed gives the error message "file directory is corrupt or unreadable". If I right click it in File Explorer, the format option is available.
I have run the troubleshooter twice and it says that it fixed errors and needed a reboot but the problem remains.
After that, every time I boot, CHKDSK attempts to run but I stop it.
I did a search and found a suggestion to change the Registry entry at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" to "autocheck autochk *" but that is what the entry is (i.e. doesn't need to be changed). That same article suggested using the command "chkntfs /x D:"
in an elevated command prompt to stop CHKDSK. I did this but now Windows restarts every time I shut it down!
I've checked to see if the drives are dirty. Drive C: is not and Drive D: is inaccessable.
I seem to be digging myself a bigger hole.
Any suggestions how I can get out of this mess?
Last edited by dsscottage; 30 Aug 2016 at 09:36.