Scan disk problem

[Pete]

I just installed a new copy of XP Pro. And when I tried
to run scan disk for the first time it would not run, it
said it cannot open volume for direct access. This
happens on the reboot after I scheduled a scan disk. If
anyone can help it would be appreciated.

Thank Pete

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

Windows XP has a "Checkdisk" error-checking utility that replaced
the old "Scandisk" utility in previous versions of Windows.

Utilize the following utility programs at least monthly:

Description of the Disk Cleanup Tool in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310312&Product=winxp

How to Perform Disk Error Checking in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315265&Product=winxp

HOW TO: Analyze and Defragment a Disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;305781&Product=winxp


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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| I just installed a new copy of XP Pro. And when I tried
| to run scan disk for the first time it would not run, it
| said it cannot open volume for direct access. This
| happens on the reboot after I scheduled a scan disk. If
| anyone can help it would be appreciated.
|
| Thank Pete