Chkdsk In Win Xp ?

rmunk · Joined: Nov 27, 2003 Posts: 59

I have tried to run chkdsk on C: from properties and reboot, but does not run. Did the same thing from "run" and "safe mode command prompt", but again when rebooted chkdsk never ran. Under "safe mode command prompt" it ran in read only, and need to run /f. How can I get it to run chkdsk C: /f?? Sad

goretsky · Posted: Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:01 pm Post subject:

Hello,

Have you tried starting your computer from the original installation disc for Windows XP, booting to the Recovery Console, and running Chkdsk from there?

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

Rons · Joined: Dec 07, 2002 Posts: 5667

Is your disk Fat32 or NTFS?

If NTFS in a command prompt in normal mode run 'chkdsk /f' without the quotes.
It should promp that the disk is locked and if you wish to schedule the task at the next boot.
Type in 'y' without the quotes and then the Enter key.
Reboot and see if it works for you.
Let us know. Smile

rmunk · Joined: Nov 27, 2003 Posts: 59

It is NTFS and did try as you suggested, but didn't work. Tried using the Winxp setup disk with recovery console and that did work. Although can not use the /f parameter, used the /p and I guess it does fix the errors.

Thanks for the help! Very Happy

crh721 · Joined: Jul 17, 2003 Posts: 22

I run it regularly as chkdsk c:/f and sometimes as chkdsk c:/f/r. (/r adds two more checks, for data integrity and free space verify). I have no troubles with all partitions just changing the letter. Sometimes it will run twice, though, and I don't have the slightest idea why. Wink

RandomBox · Joined: Dec 09, 2002 Posts: 2099

Hey rmunk,
I am hoping that you have also attempted to do a chkdsk while in Administrator log-in (rather than a user log-in) while following the tips on how to initiate it as prescribed by your fellow Gnomies.

exbritinca · Joined: Dec 05, 2002 Posts: 323

Do you have Zone Alarm installed?......I had the same issue and had to uninstall ZA for chkdsk to run at statup........just a though.

tbernstein · Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 1576 Location: London

Interesting.
I posted the same issue a week or so back.
And it's only since the latest version of ZA that this has been a problem.
(As to why run it, well, why not? Just to make sure that everything is OK).

Rons · Joined: Dec 07, 2002 Posts: 5667

Hmmmm.......
It is interesting .......even zonealarm are telling folks to uninstall version 5 and go back to 4.5. RB has a post on this and Fred Langa in his newsletter mentioned the same thing.

:)

RandomBox · Joined: Dec 09, 2002 Posts: 2099

Hey I swears (your honorable Rons) I did not plagirize my post and noted that it was from FredLanga! Laughing

Rons · Joined: Dec 07, 2002 Posts: 5667

RB
I knew that my friend - I was just giving you the credit for posting it. Smile

The information itself is more important than the source. At least you took the time and energy to post it for us all.

You exemplify the spirit of what this forum is all about.

Thank you! Wink

goretsky · Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:30 pm Post subject:

Hello,

As you noted, from the Recovery Console Chkdsk should be run with the "/P" switch in place of the "/F" switch.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

Fkewl · Joined: Mar 12, 2003 Posts: 47

Hi,

Is "chkdsk /P" for another OS than XP ? or in recovery console only?

I did the chkdsk /? cmd in winxp pro and here it is

CHKDSK [volume[[path]filename]]] [/F] [/V] [/R] [/X] [/I] [/C] [/L[:size]]

volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon),
mount point, or volume name.
filename FAT/FAT32 only: Specifies the files to check for fragmentation
.
/F Fixes errors on the disk.
/V On FAT/FAT32: Displays the full path and name of every file
on the disk.
On NTFS: Displays cleanup messages if any.
/R Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information
(implies /F).
/L:size NTFS only: Changes the log file size to the specified number
of kilobytes. If size is not specified, displays current
size.
/X Forces the volume to dismount first if necessary.
All opened handles to the volume would then be invalid
(implies /F).
/I NTFS only: Performs a less vigorous check of index entries.
/C NTFS only: Skips checking of cycles within the folder
structure.

The /I or /C switch reduces the amount of time required to run Chkdsk by
skipping certain checks of the volume.

For a fast check on my disk i use the "fic" setting ( /f /i /c ) or when i check a PC that had .dll or whatever software problem with the ( /f /r ) options.

Rmunk: you might want to make sure that their are no problems with your hdd and check your manufacturer's site like seagate, which have a software that scans your hdd for bad sectors.

Goog luck
Francois

deepesh · Joined: Jun 05, 2004 Posts: 33

You can try Dr. System from my website, it may Run Chkdsk on ur system, provide feedback if it does, i will also try to get a solution for ur prob. in a hurry now bye.

deepesh · Joined: Jun 05, 2004 Posts: 33

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orionzpear · Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 14

Everytime I boot, my windows xp pro (w/ sp1) runs scandisk and thanks to RandomBox's post, I know that one of my hard drive is dirty.. Problem is.. I dont know how to make it unDirty ..what causes it in the first place?.. hope you could help me guys.. Tnx

usasma · Joined: May 06, 2003 Posts: 5007

1st, uninstall any of the questionable apps using their uninstall routine or the one in Control Panel

Next, download AdAware from the link, install it, UPDATE IT IMMEDIATELY, and run it using the setup described here: http://help.lockergnome.com/index.php?showtopic=11785 Pay particular attention to Step 4.

Then, download SpyBot Search & Destroy from the link, install it, UPDATE IT IMMEDIATELY, and run it.

If you're still experiencing problems, I'd suggest that you post over in the Security Forums, or in the HiJackThis Logs Sub-Forum(if you've run it).

BTW, don't forget to run an anti-virus scan on your entire hard drive (with updated definitions). It generally works better when you run it in Safe Mode, but you can run it in the regular mode if it won't work in Safe Mode.

goretsky · Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2004 2:31 am Post subject:

Hello,

The /P switch is only accessible from the Chkdsk command available from the Recovery Console. Apparently it is slightly-different than the one which comes with Microsoft Windows 2000 or Windows XP. According these Recovery Console Guides for Windows XP and Windows 2000, the "/P" switch is available in both operating system versions.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

wheelhorse42 · Joined: Feb 27, 2003 Posts: 1171

Same here Zonealarm 5.0 messed with my Chkdsk. Uninstalled it and went back to 4.5 and everything is fine. Wink

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