Freeware alternative to PC BugDoctor?

[e.t. and dct]

Is there a truly freeware alternative to this PC Bug Doctor program for
Windows XP? I used the free version, which "identifies" a heinous number of
"errirs" but only the paid version will fix them. Or...if you know how to
do a Scandisk on XP, I'd be interested in knowing that too. Ihaven't been
able to locate it anywhere!

Thank you in advance! e.t.

 

[Sweet Andy Licious]

Is there a truly freeware alternative to this PC Bug Doctor program
for Windows XP? I used the free version, which "identifies" a
heinous number of "errirs" but only the paid version will fix them.
Or...if you know how to do a Scandisk on XP, I'd be interested in
knowing that too. Ihaven't been able to locate it anywhere!

Thank you in advance! e.t.

Try Start>Programs>Accessories>Scandisk; not sure as I'm not at home now.
It's there, though.

 

[MLC]

lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:

Try Start>Programs>Accessories>Scandisk; not sure as I'm not at home now.
It's there, though.

I'm afraid there isn't, Andy

 

[Sweet Andy Licious]

lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:


I'm afraid there isn't, Andy

Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before.

Is there a replacement? Different program name?

 

[MAMEngineer]

Or...if you know how to do a Scandisk on XP, I'd be
interested in knowing that too. Ihaven't been
able to locate it anywhere!

Double-click "My Computer"
Right-click on your drive
Select "Properties"
Click the "Tools" tab
Under "Error Checking" click "Check Now..."
In the ensuing pop-up, check both options and click "Start"

You may be prompted that error checking will be continued at the next
reboot. Select "Yes" and reboot.

 

[MLC]

lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:

Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before.

Mmmm, maybe I'm wrong too: see MAMEngineer's reply

Is there a replacement? Different program name?

I knew this:
Start - Run... and type: sfc /scannow
Perhaps this achieves the same result as MAMEngineer's tip.

 

[dszady]

Is there a truly freeware alternative to this PC Bug Doctor program for
Windows XP? I used the free version, which "identifies" a heinous number of
"errirs" but only the paid version will fix them. Or...if you know how to
do a Scandisk on XP, I'd be interested in knowing that too. Ihaven't been
able to locate it anywhere!

It's hidden.
http://www.duxcw.com/faq/win/xp/scandisk.htm

 

[Sweet Andy Licious]

lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:


Mmmm, maybe I'm wrong too: see MAMEngineer's reply

I knew this:
Start - Run... and type: sfc /scannow
Perhaps this achieves the same result as MAMEngineer's tip.

This from another group (grc.techtalk):

Go into My Computer. Right-click on the drive and click Properties. Click
on Tools. Error-checking is what you want.

 

[A.A. Fussy]

Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before.

Is there a replacement? Different program name?

--
Andy


email: sweetandylicious at eml dot cc

Windows XP has a chkdsk command:


1. Start-Run
2. Type in cmd
3. In the Command Prompt window type in chkdsk /f

 

[e.t. and dct]

You are Awesome!!! Thank you very much! It will be interesting to see if
the "errors" PCBD gound were for real or just to sell the licensed version.
TYVVVVM e.t.

 

[Black Knight]

You are Awesome!!!

Thank You. But you are not

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[e.t. and dct]

Well Gee... Sorry to have put you out so badly...

But I do thank those who came through with a viable solution...

It would be helpful if you defined what you're complaining about...I had a
stroke about a year ago and said protocol must have been filed away in a
brain cell that didn't make it.