Disc Consistency Checks at startup

[Guest]

When starting up the PC, windows goes through a disc consistency check, this
occurs about once a week at random times, I have cleaned up the disc,
installed a new power supply and it still persists. No problems are found
its just that it takes about an hour and if I skip it it comes back at next
start up. Any suggestions are welcome, please.

 

[Glen]

Check out:

Chkdsk Runs Each Time That You Start Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316506

I also came accross this fix which seems to fix the problem for some.

1. click on your start menu and open the run dialog.
2. type "cmd" and return (note: dont enter quotes)
3. Next type "fsutil dirty query e:"
4. If the return message indicates that the volume is dirty go to step 5
5. Next type "chkdsk e: /f /x"
6. After that finshes repeat step 3.
7. If it is no longer dirty then reboot and you should notice no more
chkdisk.

Don't know who wrote it and I'm not claiming it as mine, just putting it as
a possable fix.

 

[Guest]

Thanks I tried it and it seems I don't have a dirty disc according to the
response it gave, any other suggestions appreciated.
Andy

 

[Malke]

Thanks I tried it and it seems I don't have a dirty disc according to
the response it gave, any other suggestions appreciated.
Andy

"Glen" wrote:

Download a diagnostic utility from the hard drive mftr. You will create
a bootable cd or floppy with the file you download. Boot with the media
and do a thorough test. If the drive shows any physical problems,
replace it. The newness of the hard drive is irrelevant.

Malke