How to Fix NTFS_File_System Error in Windows 10

Have you ever faced the NTFS_File_System Error that shows a frozen blue screen on your computer? The error requires an immediate system restart,  hence you end up losing any unsaved work as well as causing undue inconvenience. And so you’re forced to restart your system even though that is the last thing you want to do at that moment.

To prevent such an eventuality from happening in the future, it’s necessary to cure this issue so that you’re assured of not facing this menace in the future. And so here we are, sharing with you some of the best methods to fix NTFS_File_System error in Windows 10. Start with cleaning and fixing your computer Registry and junk using an efficient registry cleaning and defragging software program.

 

What is NTFS_File _System Error?

NTFS_File_System error is related to the HD of your computer. This error occurs out of nowhere when you are right there badly engrossed in your important work and it crops up and refuses to go unless you restart your computer. Heck in some cases, the PC restarts on its own! In some cases, this error also occurs during the system startup and shutdown.

 

How NTFS_File _System Error Occurs?

This error can be attributed to many reasons. Corrupt hard drive, Memory problems, Third-party apps are the more frequent causes that lead to this error. Most of the times this error occurs when the system tries to access any corrupt sector of the hard drive.

 

How to Fix NTFS_File_System Error?

You can fix the NTFS_File_System error by following the methods given below. You can even try out some automatic system repair tools like ST Cleaner Repair Tool. Such softwares will find the problem and fix it automatically.

 

Perform a Hard Drive Check

Windows has an inbuilt tool that helps to check and fix hard drive errors. To perform a hard drive check in Windows 10, follow the simple steps given below.

  1. Open Run command by pressing Win+R simultaneously.
  2. Type cmd and press Enter.
  3. Now, the Command Prompt window will pop up.
  4. Type chkdsk /f on the command line and press Enter.
  5. The checkup will kick off and fix any errors in the hard drive.

 

Perform a Startup Repair

Performing a Startup Repair may help you fix the NTFS_File_System error. This process actually entails repairing the errors without even starting the windows and accessing any files on the hard drive. To perform a startup repair in Windows 10, follow the steps given below.

  1. Insert Bootable Media (Most probably the Windows 10 DVD) in your PC and restart the computer.
  2. Boot the installation media.
  3. Once you are on the Windows setup window, click the Next button.
  4. Now click the Repair your Computer option on the bottom of the window.
  5. Navigate to Troubleshoot > Advanced Options.
  6. You will see Startup Repair or Automatic Repair option under the System Recovery. Click on it.
  7. Now, the startup repair will spring into action and repair any errors. Wait for the process to complete. You will be provided with the results of the Startup repair once the process is completed.

 

Reinstall Windows

NTFS_File_System error may have occurred due to a missing file or corrupt system files on your PC. As the hard drive interacts with the system through system files, any errors in even a single file can mean a huge mess. So a complete windows reinstallation may solve the error. If you are unsure about reinstalling your OS, you may consult a computer technician to do it for you.

 

Try Replacing the Hard Drive

If the problem is still there, it might be a hard drive scratch or another type of hardware problems inside the hard drive. The best option you are left with is to replace your hard drive with another one (in working condition). If the replacement hard drive works perfectly on your computer, it is surely a problem related to your original hard drive and thus, high time to replace it with a new one.
We hope any one of the above methods helped you to fix the NTFS_File_System error.

Raza Ali Kazmi

Raza Ali Kazmi works as an editor and technology content writer at Sorcim Technologies (Pvt) Ltd. He loves to pen down articles on a wide array of technology related topics and has also been diligently testing software solutions on Windows & Mac platforms.