6 Methods to Fix NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM Error on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

User case: Encounter the NTFS file system error on Windows 10

“Hi, my computer (installed Windows 10) is not booting up. It’s showing the BSOD (blue screen of death) with stop ccode NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error, I have already restarting in safe mode, but it's still not working. I have no idea how to handle this, could you help me get out of the staff?”

What causes NTFS file system error?

NTFS, short for New Technology File System, was initially introduced by Microsoft in 1993 with the release of Windows NT 3.1. It remains the primary file system used in modern Windows operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows 11. Like many other Blue Screen of Death errors, the NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error is a common boot-related issue. It can occur unexpectedly and affect any Windows user. This error typically points to problems with the NTFS file system, the NTFS.sys driver, or underlying hardware issues like a failing hard drive or faulty RAM.

When does it occur? This error commonly occurs after upgrading from Windows 7 or 8 to Windows 10, especially when file systems or drivers are incompatible. It may also appear during system startup or shutdown, when launching applications that heavily access disk data, or after prolonged system use that leads to slowdowns or repeated crashes. In most cases, it forces an automatic restart, and the BSOD may reappear after rebooting.

● Corruption in the NTFS file system (e.g., due to an improper shutdown or power failure).
● Virus or malware infection affecting system or disk integrity.
● Insufficient or low system memory or issues with physical RAM.
● Outdated, corrupted, or incompatible drivers (especially storage or chipset drivers).
● Missing or damaged system files required for disk operations.
● Hard drive failure or bad sectors, which often show the stop code 0x00000024.

How to fix NTFS file system error on Windows 10/11?

After learning the causes of NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error in Windows 10, now it's time to find out effective solutions. Here will show you how to fix the error. If your computer still can boot up from Safe Mode, you can do as following methods:

🔥Method 1. Check and repair bad sectors for damaged hard drive

The damaged hard drive may also cause the NTFS file system error on Windows 10, with the error code 0x00000024. thus, if the methods we mentioned above, you need to consider to check and repair bad sectors for damaged hard drive. Thus, you need a powerful hard drive manager, the AOMEI Partition Assistant, which allows you to check and repair bad sectors for damaged hard drive.

Step 1. You can take down the hard drive from the unbootable computer, and connect it to the Windows PC installed AOMEI Partition Assistant. Or you can use AOMEI Partition Assistant to create a bootable media first and then use the bootable media to boot the unbootable PC.

Step 2. Get into the main interface of AOMEI Partition Assistant, click the hard drive you need to check. Select Test > Disk Surface Test.

Step 3. Check the box Quick Check and click Start. If there bad sectors on the hard drive, it may be marked as red box.

AOMEI Partition Assistant also has the function Check Partition, which can check and fix errors on hard drive with simple mouse clicks. If you need, you can upgrade to the Professional Version to unlock more advanced features: extend NTFS system drive without rebooting computer, transfer OS between MBR disk and GPT disk, split partition, etc.

🔥Method 2. Extend system partition

If your computer shows a low disk space warning, it may trigger the NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM blue screen error. To resolve this, check if the system drive has enough space to boot Windows. If not, delete unused programs on the C: drive or extend system partition using unallocated space.

Its professional version, AOMEI Partition Assistant makes this process easy. Its “1-Click Adjust Space” feature lets you resize partitions by dragging their edges. For example, if the D drive is between C and unallocated space, you can shrink D to extend C directly.

Method 3. Update Windows Drivers

The NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error may be caused by the corrupt or outdated devices drivers. We all know that drivers play important role in Windows. However, it may suddenly stops working due to various reasons. The good news is you can upgrade drivers manually.

Step 1. Right-click the Start menu and select Device Manager from the list.

Step 2. In Device Manager window, expand categories on the right panel and find out the device you want to update drivers.

Step 3. Right-click the device name and select Update Driver Software.

Step 4. There are two options on the pop-up window. Select “Search automatically for updated driver software” option to search for driver software. If you have downloaded the latest driver, then choose “Browse my computer for driver software”.

Step 5. Windows starts searching for updated driver software on its own. If it fails to find a new driver, you can go to the device’s website to look for instructions.

Method 4. Run SFC scan

System File Checker (SFC) is a handy tool included with Windows that allows you scan for and restore corruptions in Windows system files (including those related to NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM).

Step 1. Pressing Windows + X, and select Search, type Command Prompt, and run it as Administrator.

Step 2. In the new Command Prompt window, enter the sfc /scannow command.

Step 3. Wait until the scanning process completes and then restart your computer.

☞If your computer cannot boot because of the NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error on Windows 10, try the following methods.

Method 5. Run Windows 10 Startup Repair

The error may be caused by the corruption of NTFS file system of the partition. If lucky, restarting computer successfully will help you fix it and it won’t happen again. If you cannot restart your computer, you can use Windows 10 "Startup Repair" to fix the error.

Step 1. Insert a Windows 10 installation disc. Restart your computer. Keep pressing F2 (or F8, F9, F12, Esc, Del, based on the motherboard).

Step 2. In BIOS, change the boot order to boot the computer from the bootable media. When you see the Windows screen, click Repair your computer option at the left-corner of the bottom.

Step 3. Click Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> Startup Repair.

Fortunately, you may fix the NTFS_FILE_SYSTEM error on Windows 10. If not, you can try the next methods.

Method 6. Check your disk errors

Step 1. Using the same steps to boot your computer. Then, click Troubleshoot -> Advanced Options -> Command Prompt.

Step 2. Enter the chkdsk C: /f command and hit Enter. Replace C with the letter of your hard drive partition where you installed the OS. Enter the chkdsk C: /r as well.

After that, you can see whether the problem has been solved. If not, go on to find the solution.

* When CHKDSK reports RAW with error message “the type of file system is RAW, Chkdsk is not available for RAW drives”, this method may let you down. AOMEI Partition Assistant is a better choice for you to check disk errors.

Verdict

Besides, the virus or malware infection may cause the NTFS file system error on Windows 10 or Windows 11. Thus, you can use some anti-virus software to remove virus or malware. If you don't have important data on the hard drive, we highly recommend you to format C drive and reinstall Windows.