Come correggere un errore del file system in Windows 10 (Guida completa)

13. Unplug peripheral devices

An external device that’s currently plugged into your computer might not be correctly installed. Or maybe it’s not compatible with your operating system. To test this, shut down your PC and unplug all peripheral devices, aside from your keyboard and mouse.

Then, start Windows and check if you still receive the file system error. You can also try reinstalling a device from Device Manager.

1. Fai clic con il pulsante destro del mouse sul pulsante Start e seleziona Gestione dispositivi
2. Select a device from the list, right-click it, and choose Uninstall device
3. Check the Delete the driver software for this device box and click Uninstall
4. Open the Action menu and click Scan for hardware changes
5. Restart your computer and try to open files now

14. Repair and reset the Microsoft Store app

If you’re getting the file system error only when trying to open files with a specific app from Microsoft Store, it could be an app-specific issue that can be easily resolved by repairing and resetting that app. We are using Photos in the example below.

1. Click the Start button, search for the app’s name, select it, and click App settings
2. Scroll down to the Reset section
3. Click Repair and wait (the app’s data won’t be affected)
4. Minimize this window to the taskbar
5. Try to open a file using the app
6. If it doesn’t work, restore the app’s window
7. Click Reset and then again to confirm (the app’s data will be deleted)
8. Try to use the app now

15. Switch to a local user account

Some problems that might be causing the file system error are tied to permission settings and the Microsoft account. Normally, signing in with your Microsoft account should open all doors on your Windows computer. However, it sometimes help to switch to a local account. If you don’t already have one, here’s how to set it up:

1. Press the Win key, type Settings, and press Enter
2. Go to the Accounts section
3. Assuming that you’re currently logged in with a Microsoft account, click Sign in with a local account instead
4. Specify the account’s username and password
5. Click Change account type and select Administrator
6. Sign out of the Microsoft account and sign back in using the local account
7. Try to open files or launch apps now

16. Check the system memory

If the system memory is malfunctioning, this could cause serious problems on your Windows 10 computer, including file access issues. You can quickly test your RAM by turning to an internal tool called Windows Memory Diagnostic. Here’s how to use it:

1. Make sure to save your ongoing work and terminate all programs
2. Press Win key + R, type mdsched.exe, and hit Enter
3. Click Restart now and check for problems

The RAM will be tested before Windows boot. By default, it runs the test in Standard mode. However, if you have a bit of time on your hand, we suggest opting for the Extended test since it provides more valuable information.

Press F1 to go to Options, select Extended, and press the F10 key to confirm. After Windows boots, it will reveal the memory diagnostics results in the notifications center (wait a few minutes if they don’t get shown immediately).

If you prefer a more powerful alternative to Windows Memory Diagnostic, check out MemTest86.

17. Use System Restore

If everything fails up until this point, it’s time to use System Restore. You can roll back Windows to a checkpoint that was created before you started getting the file system error. However, this means that such a restore point must already exist on your PC. On top of that, all programs installed after the restore point will no longer exist, so you will have to reinstall them.

1. Press Win key + R, type control panel, and hit Enter
2. Select Recovery
3. Click Open System Restore (you need admin rights)
4. Choose a restore point, click Next, and proceed with the instructions
5. Your computer will restart
6. Try to open files and launch programs now

18. Reset Windows 10

Finally, if the System Restore scenario isn’t possible on your computer or if it returns errors, you can restore Windows 10 to factory settings. It takes a while and all your applications will be uninstalled, but your personal files will be kept safe.

1. Click the Start button, type Reset this PC, and hit Enter
2. Click Get started
3. Select Keep my files and proceed with the step-by-step instructions
4. Make sure to set your preferences after Windows resets

You can fix the file system error on Windows 10 computers

To review, the file system error is usually caused by hard disk corruption, which can be resolved. Start with workarounds as simple as checking for system updates and restarting your computer. It might be necessary to start Windows 10 in Safe Mode to apply most solutions on the list.

You can run the CHKDSK, SFC and DISM command-line utilities, uninstall malfunctioning system updates, use the Hardware and Devices and Windows Store Apps troubleshooters, check your PC for malware, clean boot Windows 10, uninstall recent software, and fix the system registry.

It’s also a good idea to unplug peripheral devices, repair and reset the Microsoft Store app you’re trying to launch, switch to a local user account, check the system memory for errors, use System Restore to roll back Windows to a safe checkpoint, or reset Windows 10 to default settings if everything fails.

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