Win XP Error-checking won't work

[Jay Gladwell]

When I try to run Error-Checking (DiskScan) in Windows XP Pro, I keep
getting the following:

"This disk check cannot be performed because the disk check utility needs
exclusive access to some Windows files. These files can be accessed only by
restarting Windows. Do you want to schedule this disk check to occur the
next time you restart the computer?"

When I click on "Yes" and restart the computer, nothing happens.

What do I need to do in order to run the disk check?

Thanks!

J--

 

[Guest]

Try L.clicking the hd in my computer,file,properties,tools,select
repair and fix file sytstem errors,close out, restart computer.In cm
you should type is:CHKDSK C: /
If you want to run in explorer (read only),type:CHKDSK C:

 

[Jay Gladwell]

I tried the first suggestion three times and the steps given were not
available after "tools". I went to the cmd line and, at the c: prompt, I
entered CHKDSK C: /F, when I hit Enter, I got the following:

"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would
you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system
restarts? (Y/N)"

I typed Y and restarted--nothing.

 

[Guest]

----- Jay Gladwell wrote: ----

I tried the first suggestion three times and the steps given were no
available after "tools". I went to the cmd line and, at the c: prompt,
entered CHKDSK C: /F, when I hit Enter, I got the following

"Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Woul
you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the syste
restarts? (Y/N)

I typed Y and restarted--nothing

Try L.clicking the hd in my computer,file,properties,tools,select
repair and fix file sytstem errors,close out, restart computer.In cm
you should type is:CHKDSK C: /
If you want to run in explorer (read only),type:CHKDSK C

I have the same problem as you but have a found a work around that works on my system. After performing the usual steps to run check disk, restart and open and exit the bios - without changes- on exiting check disk has worked, at least for me. G.