Scan and Fix Removable Disk Prompt - Disable in Windows

Exultant tutorial just what I needed (I use Flash Drives a lot) Thank you very much Brink I will be implementing this across my systems

You're most welcome Stephanie. I'm glad it was able to help.

Doesn't work for me.

I had this problem a couple of years ago, and disabling SHDS fixed the problem admirably - until a few weeks ago when the "Scan and Fix" prompt started showing up again. I checked SHDS, and it was disabled. I set it to manual instead of disabled - no joy. I enabled SHDS, restarted my computer (Toshiba C650D Satellite laptop), disabled SHDS again and restarted again - problem still there. I temporarily fixed it by clicking the "scan" option, but it's only a matter of time before that dirty bit gets switched to "1" again, and the problem will start over. Any suggestions on how to kill a zombie SHDS, or on what other part of the system could be doing this?

Thanks

Martin Young

Hello Martin, and welcome to Seven Forums.

What drive is this happening with? I'd be a bit concerned about it possibly being on it's last leg.

It's a new SanDisk Force Cruzer CZ71 8GB 8G USB Flash Pen Drive Memory Disk Metal Silver. Three months out of the wrapper.

In that case, you might format it to see if that may clear the errors it's finding.

It's not finding errors. I apologize if I gave the wrong impression. I thought I was joining a "get rid of scan-and-fix" thread. My problem is that the "scan and fix" notice _sometimes_ comes up even though I have Shell Hardware Detection disabled. Can you tell me where to go to get that particular problem addressed?

I'm not sure why you would still be getting this message if disabled, but since you are, I would recommend to format the USB flash drive to hopefully clear any errors that are being detected.