scandisk &CHKDSK

[gmc]

trying to defragment my computer i get an error message that it can't continue until I run scandisk or chjdsk. Managed to locate the chjdsk application in my c drive. get a window to open and lots of figures scroll down but i still can't get it to work. Anyone know what I should be doing?

[Chezzie]

I found this

Scandisk is used to check the file system for any problems. This utility is found on Window 95, 98 and ME systems. On Windows NT, 2000, and XP you can use Checkdisk, (chkdsk).

Occasionally your Windows PC might crash and leave a file partly created or saved, or some other problem might occur so when you run Scandisk is attempts to fix the problem, therefore reducing the likelihood of developing a serious problem in the future.

Scandisk/chkdsk is worth running every few weeks to ensure nothing is wrong, as the file system is a delicate structure. If there is a problem with it, in a worse case scenario you might lose the entire contents of your hard disk, which includes your documents and Windows installation.

The ScanDisk utility is located here...

Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > ScanDisk

Chkdsk can be run by running a command prompt, then typing in 'chkdsk' and the drive letter... for example ' chkdsk c: '. This will check the drive in readonly mode, fix fix any errors add a ' /f ' to the end, and reboot.

Try to run this prior to running the Disk Defragmenter

http://www.onlinehelp-uk.com/guide/h...h/scandisk.htm

[gmc]

Originally Posted by Chezzie

I found this





http://www.onlinehelp-uk.com/guide/h...h/scandisk.htm

I tried that (chkdsk:C) couldn't get it to work. can't get that link to work either. Thanks for that though. I'll have another look at it tomorrow

[Chezzie]

Onlinehelp - Computer Health - Scandisk and Chkdsk

try it again matey

[CARLA]

You can't run either from your accessories they are run from CMD prompt or from your windows installation disk.

THIS WILL DETECT AND FIX DISC ERRORS:

Detecting and repairing disk errors You can use the Error-checking tool to check for file system errors and bad sectors on your hard disk.

Open My Computer, and then select the local disk(usually C:/) you want to check. On the File menu, click Properties.
On the Tools tab, under Error-checking, click Check Now.
Under Check disk options, select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box.

Notes

To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.
All files must be closed for this process to run. If the volume is currently in use, a message box will appear prompting you to indicate whether or not you want to reschedule the disk checking for the next time you restart your system. Then, the next time you restart your system, disk checking will run. Your volume will not be available to perform other tasks while this process is running. If your volume is formatted as NTFS, Windows automatically logs all file transactions, replaces bad clusters, and stores copies of key information for all files on the NTFS volume.

[gmc]

Originally Posted by CARLA

You can't run either from your accessories they are run from CMD prompt or from your windows installation disk.

THIS WILL DETECT AND FIX DISC ERRORS:

Detecting and repairing disk errors You can use the Error-checking tool to check for file system errors and bad sectors on your hard disk.

Open My Computer, and then select the local disk(usually C:/) you want to check. On the File menu, click Properties.
On the Tools tab, under Error-checking, click Check Now.
Under Check disk options, select the Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors check box.

Notes

To open My Computer, click Start, and then click My Computer.
All files must be closed for this process to run. If the volume is currently in use, a message box will appear prompting you to indicate whether or not you want to reschedule the disk checking for the next time you restart your system. Then, the next time you restart your system, disk checking will run. Your volume will not be available to perform other tasks while this process is running. If your volume is formatted as NTFS, Windows automatically logs all file transactions, replaces bad clusters, and stores copies of key information for all files on the NTFS volume.

Great stuff. That's working thanks very much.