How to "Scan Disk" in Windows2000

[Geronimo]

1. Windows98 has ScanDisk to fix-up a disk-drive.
2. But Windows2000 seems to not have a comparable command
(at least, that is readily apparent to a dumb user like
me).
3. So, how can I "ScanDisk" in Windows2000?
4. I had massive problems with my laptop; I kept getting
BSOD; finally had to go to another laptop.
5. Some day, I'll get a Mac or a Linux machine as the
ultimate fix.

 

[Dave Patrick]

Either boot the Windows 2000 CD-Rom or setup disks to start the repair
process.

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| 1. Windows98 has ScanDisk to fix-up a disk-drive.
| 2. But Windows2000 seems to not have a comparable command
| (at least, that is readily apparent to a dumb user like
| me).
| 3. So, how can I "ScanDisk" in Windows2000?
| 4. I had massive problems with my laptop; I kept getting
| BSOD; finally had to go to another laptop.
| 5. Some day, I'll get a Mac or a Linux machine as the
| ultimate fix.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

It's called chkdsk in W2k/XP. In a command prompt:

c:>\chkdsk /f <enter>
(presuming you want the c drive)

It will prompt you to let it run on the next reboot.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Win2K does not have a program called "Scandisk," as this was a
Win9x/Me program. Instead, because Win2K is descended from the WinNT
OS family, it has a command line utility called "Chkdsk."

Start > Run > Chkdsk.exe /? for the correct syntax and available
options.

Alternatively, double-click My Computer > right-click the desired
hard drive > Properties > Tools > Error-checking/Check Now. This will
run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot.


Bruce Chambers
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[dcdon]

Hi Geronimo,

Were you getting to read the BSOD, or does it reboot before you can?
If that is the case, do this. Checkdisk=Scandisk
Boot into Safe Mode with Administrative privileges (tap F8 on boot)
Start
Settings
Control Panel
System
Advanced tab
Startup and Recovery
uncheck Automatically

Reboot into Safe Mode with a Command Prompt
Start
Run...
"type" CMD /K<enter>
CD\<enter>
CHKDSK /R<enter>
"Y" for yes
restart, and it takes 15 minutes

reboot, read the BSOD and post for additional help

If it still won't start normally, after you post the BSOD
Start it, and F8 again
choose Safe Mode in a Command Prompt
'type" SFC /SCANNOW
You may need the OS-CD for some files
After restart, and see if we start normally.
If it does and you can get on line go here to do an online virus scan
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/

look under "virus definitions" for online virus and security scan
choose virus scan
click yes on any popups (Symantec needs this)
don't worry, Symantec doesn't leave anything on the drive that is invasive.

IF you get any infections, print the results
Use that to do Google search with the infection name, and /or files
Find Symantec Fix Sheets for the infection, and print them all
Start with the first one, do everything on the sheets in line by line order,
or you will be back in the same condition

After completing all of that, if you are still having trouble, you have two
choices
Inplace Upgrade or Clean Install...

How to Perform an Inplace Upgrade:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=292175

What this does and does not effect:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=306952

How to expand the Boot Partition while performing and Inplace Upgrade:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q289876

Must have Administrator Privileges

or
Clean Install
if this is your choice, remove all data, any added fonts, media, internet
information(server POP3 and SMTP addresses), mail files, etc.
If you need to do this, get yourself a small spiral notebook to write it all
down as you go.
If you need to do this, we can go those instructions with you also

good computing,
don




1. Windows98 has ScanDisk to fix-up a disk-drive.
2. But Windows2000 seems to not have a comparable command
(at least, that is readily apparent to a dumb user like
me).
3. So, how can I "ScanDisk" in Windows2000?
4. I had massive problems with my laptop; I kept getting
BSOD; finally had to go to another laptop.
5. Some day, I'll get a Mac or a Linux machine as the
ultimate fix.

 

[Geronimo]

To Bruce, Lanwrench, dcdon, and Dave.....
Thank you for your replies.
I shall apply your responses as appropriately needed to
each laptop.
Geronimo