How to automate chkdsk /f on main partition?

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Jeff W

Hi - Apparently I can't run chdsk /f except scheduling it for boot. So
how do I use this to keep my (1-partition) system clean?

Seems like I have to INTERACTIVELY run chkdsk, see if there are
problems, and if there are, schedule a /f run for next boot.

is there a way to automate this?

thanks
?j
 
On all your questions you can find out what you need and more - click start,
help and support and enter your question there - it's call RTM or read the
manual.
 
Thank you in advance for your kind support. Before I did the upgrade I
bought, and Read, the inside out book, the annoyances book, and XP in a
nutshell. I could not find anything in any of these 3 books to shed
light on this question. Perhaps you didn't read it thoroughly .

the question is - is there any way to schedule a period execution of
"chkdsk /f" on the partition that contains the O/S. I suspect not, but
there might be a way to cause chkdsk to automatically schedule (or
cause) a reboot followed by a chkdsk /f.

the correct acronym, btw, is RTFM. and if that is all you can add to
these threads, perhaps you should be doing something else with your
time? I came here for help AFTER having tried on my own.

/j
 
3rd Party books don't always have the answers, as it clearly states in the
"Help and Support" documentation what the capabilities of "chkdsk" and the
"task" scheduler are. If perchance you are challenged in putting 2 and 2
together, then may you should be seeking assistance at your local PC repair
shop.
 
Small Note: If you want to learn how to fix/do something, I'll point you to
it, but if you want me to do your work for you, it will cost you $50 USD per
hour - your choice.
 
Ignore SFAQ's replies, as he doesn't know his arse from his elbow! He would also have to pay me 30£/hour to listen to him attempt to show that he might know WTF he is talking about with PCs anyway.

Here's a detailed explanation to the various usages of CHKDSK;
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=187941

Anyway, when you say automate, do you want CHKDSK to run on every boot? (As you cannnot do this while in windows on the system partition)

Read here, if you want to set this up:
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
 
To Jeff W,
There might be a way using Scheduled Task. I am not sure how to do
that.


To "Star Fleet Admiral Q"
Your are not to advertise your pay services in the newsgroup.
This a free help newsgroup. These is also a newuser group as well.
For your information. There is no information on how to have chkdsk
to start every time the computer boots up.
 
Corrected post
To Jeff W,
There might be a way using Scheduled Task. I am not sure how to do
that.


To "Star Fleet Admiral Q"
Your are not to advertise your pay services in the newsgroup.
This a free help newsgroup. These is also a newuser group as well.
For your information. There is no information on how to have chkdsk
to start every time the computer boots up in the help and support
manual.
 
Thanks JImmy - rarely does someone make it so obvious they're a jerk. 8-}

good references, but neither was quite what I wanted.

Ideally I was looking for a replacement for the scandisk w/fix that I
used to run every night. If chkdsk can't do a fix when XP is live, it
could at least auto-schedule one for the next boot (and then if it
could trigger the boot - THAT would be real automatic maintenance - but
I know that's asking too much).
I think the bottom line is that the daily run isn't necessary, I guess
thanks
/j
 
Unlike previous Windows versions, 2000 and XP won't let you fix errors as you
check a disk whose files are in use. Windows can override this in some cases
(as I describe below). But checking your Windows drive while Windows itself
is running is out of the question: Windows simply asks whether you want to
schedule the process to occur the next time you restart your computer.
PCWorld.com - Windows Tips: Check Your Disks for Errors, With a Single Click
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,111653,00.asp
 
you can check it - you just can't fix it- but you can determine (I
think) whether it might NEED a fix - and then schedule one. Wish this
could be automated and scheduled - but since it's so hard to do so,
maybe you don't need to.?
 
No you don't. It is very stupid to auto run chkdsk. Unless you want all your data thrown away one day. Chkdsk fixes file systems so the computer is happy with it. It doesn't care about your data. Plus if it needs to run it will do it without your assistance.
 
Jimmy said:
Ignore SFAQ's replies, as he doesn't know his arse from his elbow! He would also have to pay me 30£/hour to listen to him attempt to show that he might know WTF he is talking about with PCs anyway.

Here's a detailed explanation to the various usages of CHKDSK;
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=187941

Anyway, when you say automate, do you want CHKDSK to run on every boot? (As you cannnot do this while in windows on the system partition)

Read here, if you want to set this up:
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
Click to expand...
 
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