Disk Defrag

[Guest]

I'm trying to defrag the D portiion of my HD (C/D) and when I start the analyze function it tells me that chkdsk is scheduled to run and to run: chkdsk /f

However there is no 'f' partition on my HD

Options?

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

I'm trying to defrag the D portiion of my HD (C/D) and when I start
the analyze function it tells me that chkdsk is scheduled to run and
to run: chkdsk /f

However there is no 'f' partition on my HD.

Options?

The /f is a switch for chkdsk that instructs chkdsk to fix any errors that
are found.

Go to Start/Run and type cmd and press OK. In the command prompt window,
type D: and press the ENTER key.

At D:\> type
chkdsk /f
and press the ENTER key.

Chkdsk will run with this option selected the next time you reboot the
system.
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[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Utilize the following Windows XP utility programs, in this order:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp

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Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I'm trying to defrag the D portiion of my HD (C/D) and when I start the analyze function it tells me that
chkdsk is scheduled to run and to run: chkdsk /f
|
| However there is no 'f' partition on my HD.
|
| Options?

 

[Guest]

That's still not doing the trick.

It will run the chkdsk upon bootup but if I try the cmd then chkdsk it tells me that it cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. It then asks if I want to force a dismount or not.

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

That's still not doing the trick..

It will run the chkdsk upon bootup but if I try the cmd then chkdsk
it tells me that it cannot run because the volume is in use by
another process. It then asks if I want to force a dismount or not.

OK, the easy way.

Double click My Computer. Right click the D: drive and select
Properties/Tools Tab. Click the the Check Now button in the Error Checking
section. Place a check mark in both options. Click Start.

You will get a message that the chkdsk program needs exclusive use of the
disk and would you like to schedule the chkdsk for the next boot. Click Yes.
Reboot the system.

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[Guest]

Ok I did all that and it ran all 5 stages of the chkdsk, and then it ran again for 3 stages. It STILL won't let me defrag the D partition, keeps saying that chkdsk is scheduled to run and to do that first.

Chkdsk is NOT on my scheduled tasks. How do I get rid of this bloody thing..

 

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

Ok I did all that and it ran all 5 stages of the chkdsk, and then it
ran again for 3 stages. It STILL won't let me defrag the D partition,
keeps saying that chkdsk is scheduled to run and to do that first.

Chkdsk is NOT on my scheduled tasks. How do I get rid of this bloody
thing..

Go to the following website.

Disable or Enable CheckDisk Upon Boot (Line 82)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Click the Disable link to download the reg file. Double click the downloaded
file and answer Yes to the merge prompt.


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