The CldFlt service failed to start in Windows 11/10 [Fixed]
If you want to fix the CldFlt service error on your Windows 11/10. So, follow the below troubleshooting method to fix this issue.
1] Change this Registry value
Windows Registry is the most useful method to resolve this type of issue. But before changing anything in Windows Registry my suggestion is to take a Backup of your Windows registry in order to any damage that happens during the change. After taking a backup of your Windows Registry, follow the below steps to change it.
Press the Window + R keys together to open the Run command boxType regedit in the search box and click on OK to open Registry EditorNow, click on Yes to allow this app to make changes to your deviceIn the Registry Editor, navigate to the location mentioned below
On the right side, locate the registry entry Start which is of type REG_DWORDNow, double-click on Start to open the Edit Window to change the value of this entryIn the Edit DWORD Window, change the Value Data from the default value of 2 to 4Click on OK to save the change
After completing this process restart your computer and check whether this issue is resolved.
2] Run the SFC and DISM command
If the above method does not fix this issue, then your Windows system files may be corrupt or missing. In this case, you can run the System Files Checker(SFC) command. The SFC command will fix or replace the Windows system files. The DISM command scans the Windows image for any errors and fixes them. Now, follow the below steps to run SFC and DISM command.
Click the Windows key and type cmd in the search box to open Command PromptClick on the Run as administratorType the SFC command mentioned below
Hit on the Enter key to start the scanning processWait till the scanning process is completedAfter completing the SFC scanning process again open the Command PromptAfter opening the command prompt, type the DISM scan command as mentioned below
Hit Enter to start the scanning processWait for the DISM command to scan for any corruptionIt will perform repair operations and record into the log file if any corruptions are found
After completing both the scanning process, check if the CldFlt service error issue is resolved.
3] Uninstall and re-install OneDrive
The CldFlt service error may be caused by the OneDrive installation on your PC. So, you should be uninstalling and re-installing OneDrive to see if it helps to fix this error. Follow the below steps to uninstall and re-installing OneDrive. After Installing OneDrive, check if the CldFlt service error is still present or not.
4] Hide the Error Entries from appearing in the Event Viewer
Follow the below steps to hide the error entries from appearing in the Event Viewer.
Click on the Windows icon and type registry editor in the search barClick on the Registry Editor to open itOnce the Registry Editor opens, go to the below path
Look for the entry with the name Enabled on the right side.Right-click on the Enabled and then click on the ModifyIn the Edit DWORD Window, change the Value data field from 1 to 0Click on OK to save the change
After that, restart your computer and check if the issue is fixed.
How do I know if CldFlt service is installed on my system?
Open an elevated command prompt and execute the following command: If it is installed, you will see the details.
How do I disable CldFlt service using Command Prompt?
Open an elevated command prompt and execute the following commands: You will see the confirmation.
What is Windows Stopcode?
The Stop code is also known as a bugs check, it fixes all types of errors a Windows computer encounters. It gives you a great starting point for fixing any Windows 10 error. When your Windows 11/10 suddenly crashes or dead, the stop code gives us detail on why your system is suddenly dead. Read: Fix Blue screen Stop Code 0x0000022
How do I run Windows Startup Repair?
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