File segment records unreadable - please advise....

[Guest]

Hi,
After running XP home for about a week, I hit an unexpected problem
During Windows startup, chkdsk runs after a 10 second timeout
It returns a list a results "File record segment 28824 is unreadable". This line is repeated until the figure 28864 is reached, the task ends and the computer freezes

If I switch off - on, and don't skip chkdsk, then all above is repeated
If I switch off - on, and skip chdsk, I'm into windows ok

I don't what any of this means, I'm keen to get "it" fixed
Am I in the right area to get help on this? Can anyone help

Many thanks
Bryan

 

[roger]

Hi thestonebarn,

Check these articles:
Chkdsk Runs Each Time That You Start Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316506

Error Message Claims NTFS Files Corrupt, Chkdsk Does Nothing
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;121393

And also this thread:
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/r1065268837

HTH

 

[Guest]

Hi Roger
I took your advice, followed the links and tried some ways through
So far, so good
Thanks, you've saved my life
Cheers
Bryan

 

[roger]

Hi Bryan,

You're very welcome
Glad to help