Freeware alternative to PC BugDoctor?

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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.
 
e.t. and dct said:
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.
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Try Start>Programs>Accessories>Scandisk; not sure as I'm not at home now.
It's there, though. ;)
 
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. ;)
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I'm afraid there isn't, Andy ;)
 
MLC said:
lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:


I'm afraid there isn't, Andy ;)
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Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before. ;)

Is there a replacement? Different program name?
 
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!
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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.
 
lunedì 10/mag/2004 _Sweet Andy Licious_ ha scritto:
Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before. ;)
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Mmmm, maybe I'm wrong too: see MAMEngineer's reply :)
Is there a replacement? Different program name?
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I knew this:
Start - Run... and type: sfc /scannow
Perhaps this achieves the same result as MAMEngineer's tip.
 
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!
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It's hidden.
http://www.duxcw.com/faq/win/xp/scandisk.htm
 
MLC said:
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.
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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.
 
Sweet Andy Licious said:
Ok, so I'm wrong...it's happened before. ;)

Is there a replacement? Different program name?

--
Andy


email: sweetandylicious at eml dot cc
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Windows XP has a chkdsk command:


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