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Xaviery
Jul 23, 2024Copper Contributor
Why this Warning triangle on my C drive icon?
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- Skyler-BIron Contributor1.Low Disk Space: If your C drive is running low on available space, Windows may show a warning symbol. You can check your disk usage by right-clicking the drive in File Explorer, selecting "Properties," and viewing the available space.
2.Drive Errors: There may be errors on the disk itself. Running the built-in Windows utility to check for disk errors might resolve this. To do so, right-click the C drive, select "Properties," go to the "Tools" tab, and click on "Check."
3.Corrupted File System: If there are issues with the file system, it may also be indicated by a warning. You can use the Command Prompt to run a command like chkdsk /f C: to check and fix issues. - EloisenupCopper ContributorThe most common reason for a warning triangle is running low on disk space. If your C drive is almost full, Windows may be indicating that you need to free up space.
- NguyenaisSteel ContributorNo. Most probably there are something wrong with the disk sectors.
- MariaduiCopper ContributorProjector? Can't you move it?
- FrederickkIron ContributorIf BitLocker is enabled and there is an issue with the encryption status (such as encryption not being completed or being paused), a warning triangle might appear.
- RubenbmCopper ContributorYou'd better back up the disk as it is a dangerous sign. After that, run a disk scan to troubleshoot the potential issue.
- KrisokalomoIron ContributorThis is correct because of the warning sign!
- PorterwerIron Contributor+1. This is the better suggestion. There is a warning sign for the disk. The first things to do is backing up the device.
- Drizzybro1Copper Contributorow Disk Space: The most common reason for a warning triangle is that your C drive is running low on disk space. Check your available storage and consider deleting unnecessary files or running a disk cleanup.
File System Errors: There may be issues with the file system on the drive. You can run the built-in Windows utility called Check Disk (chkdsk) to scan and repair file system errors:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type chkdsk C: /f and press Enter. This will schedule a disk check the next time the system restarts. - AlessandroinCopper ContributorPlease run a SFSCAN. It seems something wrong with the BitLocker drive.
- NguyenaisSteel ContributorThis is the best advice currently!
- CarllentCopper ContributorIt means the drive is encrypted by BitLocker.