chkdsk

[poldo]

Hi folks,
if I run chkdsk /f /r, after the reboot
can I be sure that bad clusters are
'marked' so that Windows XP will not
use those ones in the future?
Or I need a thirdy parts program?
Thank you for replies, Massimo.

 

[Roberto]

Hi folks,
if I run chkdsk /f /r, after the reboot
can I be sure that bad clusters are
'marked' so that Windows XP will not
use those ones in the future?
Or I need a thirdy parts program?
Thank you for replies, Massimo.

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.


CHKDSK [volume[[path]filename]]] [/F] [/V] [/R] [/X] [/I] [/C] [/L[:size]]

volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount point, or volume name.
filename FAT/FAT32 only: Specifies the files to check for
fragmentation
..
/F Fixes errors on the disk.
/V On FAT/FAT32: Displays the full path and name of every
file
on the disk.
On NTFS: Displays cleanup messages if any.
/R Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information
(implies /F).
/L:size NTFS only: Changes the log file size to the specified
number
of kilobytes. If size is not specified, displays current
size.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid
(implies /F).
/I NTFS only: Performs a less vigorous check of index
entries.
/C NTFS only: Skips checking of cycles within the folder
structure.

The /I or /C switch reduces the amount of time required to run Chkdsk by
skipping certain checks of the volume.

rgds
Roberto

 

[poldo]

Thank you, but what does it mean "Fixes errors on the disk"?
The OS will not use the bad clusters in future?

 

[GTS]

Yes. They are marked and will not be used.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Understanding what CHKDSK does
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314835/en-us#XSLTH3154121123120121120120

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

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[paulmd]

Hi folks,
if I run chkdsk /f /r, after the reboot
can I be sure that bad clusters are
'marked' so that Windows XP will not
use those ones in the future?
Or I need a thirdy parts program?
Thank you for replies, Massimo.

They won't be used. But this is a VERY good time to shop for a new hard
disk.

 

[Frank]

Hi folks,
if I run chkdsk /f /r, after the reboot
can I be sure that bad clusters are
'marked' so that Windows XP will not
use those ones in the future?
Or I need a thirdy parts program?
Thank you for replies, Massimo.

Run chkdsk from the command prompt. If bad sectors shows up. Go
and purchase a new hard drive and use the one with the bad sectors
as little as possible. Run the harddrive diagnostic utility, if it
is still under warranty it can be replaced.