Scandisk-unknown error

[Dan C]

When I start my computer, scandisk comes up, does it's thing, then reports "
an unspecified error occurred". then scandisk closes and windows comes up.
How do I stop or fix the unspecified error? It is trying to fix orphanded
files and such. I am running winxp pro SP2. Thanks

Dan
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Guest]

Hi,

how do you scandisk? does this option scan the c drive or what please
explain if possible

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

First try running chkdsk c: /r from the Recovery Console.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

If that fails, then download and run a drive diagnostic utility from the web
site of the system or drive manufacturer.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

 

[Rock]

Hi,

how do you scandisk? does this option scan the c drive or what please
explain if possible

:

There is no scan disk in XP - tt's called chkdsk. To see all the
settings and how to run it go to Start | Help and Support. Type chkdsk
in the search box. Click on the Chkdsk Overview entry.

Here is another detailed article on what chkdsk does but not all the
switches are discussed.

An explanation of the new /C and /I Switches that are available to use
with Chkdsk.exe
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314835

 

[Guest]

Hi

wouldn't it be easier to go to my computer right click on the c drive click
properties and click check now under error checking

Hi,

First try running chkdsk c: /r from the Recovery Console.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

If that fails, then download and run a drive diagnostic utility from the web
site of the system or drive manufacturer.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

When I start my computer, scandisk comes up, does it's thing, then reports
" an unspecified error occurred". then scandisk closes and windows comes
up. How do I stop or fix the unspecified error? It is trying to fix
orphanded files and such. I am running winxp pro SP2. Thanks

Dan
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Because it should be initiated and run from outside Windows to help clear
it.

Another option would be to start/run cmd, then run chkntfs /d from the
prompt to clear the dirty bit that is causing it to try and run at boot up.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

Hi

wouldn't it be easier to go to my computer right click on the c drive
click
properties and click check now under error checking

Hi,

First try running chkdsk c: /r from the Recovery Console.

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console in Windows XP [Q307654]
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307654

If that fails, then download and run a drive diagnostic utility from the
web
site of the system or drive manufacturer.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

When I start my computer, scandisk comes up, does it's thing, then
reports
" an unspecified error occurred". then scandisk closes and windows
comes
up. How do I stop or fix the unspecified error? It is trying to fix
orphanded files and such. I am running winxp pro SP2. Thanks

Dan
(e-mail address removed)