XP equivqlent of chkdsk/scandisk?

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If I have to reboot/reset and am unable to close down all programs, what
is the XP equivalent of the disk check and how do I set it up please to
run automatically on the reboot if windows didn't close properly?
(formerly on Win98SE)
Many thanks.
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Robert said:
If I have to reboot/reset and am unable to close down all programs, what
is the XP equivalent of the disk check and how do I set it up please to
run automatically on the reboot if windows didn't close properly?
(formerly on Win98SE)
Many thanks.
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WinXP does not have a program called "Scandisk," as this was a
Win9x/Me program. Instead, because WinXP is descended from the WinNT/2K
OS family, it has a command line utility called "Chkdsk," which performs
much better.

Start > Run > Cmd > 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.


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Run Chkdsk from a command prompt. Click Start.All
programs>accessories>command prompt. At the command prompt type: chkdsk

if yuo need to know what options are available for chkdsk type: chkdsk.exe
/? at the command prompt. A list of chkdsk options will then be displayed.

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Sun, 04 Jun 2006 17:54:50 +0100 from Robert M Jones
If I have to reboot/reset and am unable to close down all programs, what
is the XP equivalent of the disk check and how do I set it up please to
run automatically on the reboot if windows didn't close properly?
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Press the Windows and F1 keys together to open the Help and Support
Center.

Search on either of the terms you mentioned in your subject line.
 
Robert said:
If I have to reboot/reset and am unable to close down all programs, what
is the XP equivalent of the disk check and how do I set it up please to
run automatically on the reboot if windows didn't close properly?
(formerly on Win98SE)
Many thanks.
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Thank you gentlemen - that has helped me a little further up the
learning curve.

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