Using CHKDSK from the Command Line
XP includes the Check Disk utility as a way to search for and repair file system errors on your hard disks. While the graphical version of the tool is accessible from the Tools tab in the properties of a disk, XP also includes a command-line version of the tool in the form of CHKDSK. When run from the command line, this tool allows you to scan for file system errors, fix those errors, and even specify which specific files should be checked if you don’t want to scan an entire volume.
For example, the command CHKDSK E: /R will scan drive E: for errors, and fix any errors encountered. An example of this command is shown below. As part of your regular maintenance schedule, run CHKDSK at least once per month to ensure good disk and file system health.
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Windows XP Chkdsk - How To Using The Command Line...
When Windows XP encounters a problem and has to shut down, perhaps there is a power cut, a motherboard problem etc..
The operating system will "flag" the volume as "dirty" and attempt to check it on reboot.
However, you the computer user can manually run the chkdsk command to check for problems.
To do this:
Step One: Click Start, select Run
Step Two: In the box, type cmd
Step Three: Click Ok
Step Four: Run the chkdsk utility by typing in the following command:
chkdsk c:
..or
chkdsk c: /f /r
Step Five: A reboot is normally required for the chkdsk program to lock the disk and run correctly (this is typical on machines that have only one volume), so simply restart the computer
and chkdsk will run automatically. When it's finished, (This process can take quite a while depending on the size of your disk, etc.), it will boot back to normal Windows.
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Videos tutorial :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGtS8b4RjRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T3BoorJdZM
Hope its help.....
