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762100 2009-04-03 23:43:00 I tried to run Disk Defragmenter today but it says that CHKDSK is scheduled.
I did the cmd chkdsk /f but it won't run when I restart the computer.

I tried doing the same thing but in safe mode but nothing happened when i restarted my computer.

Thanks :) 		dian77 (13936)
762101 2009-04-04 01:18:00 When you try to perform a chkdsk /f in cmd, does it say the disk is locked?

If it does, it should give you the option to perform a chkdsk on system boot. If so, select "Y".


EDIT:If it still doesn't work after a reboot, then do this:

Go run>msconfig>hit enter

Go to the Boot tab and Tick "Safe Boot".

Then let the computer restart and chkdsk should run as scheduled to. Once all is done do the same steps above but untick "Safe Boot"

Click OK, and you're done:D


Blam 		Blam (54)
762102 2009-04-04 02:42:00 Thanks Blam :)

Unfortunately it didn't work :crying
chkdsk didn't run :/ 		dian77 (13936)
762103 2009-04-04 02:46:00 Even when you checked the "Safe Boot" and restarted? Blam (54)
762104 2009-04-04 02:54:00 Even when you checked the "Safe Boot" and restarted?

Yup :waughh: 		dian77 (13936)
762105 2009-04-04 03:02:00 Your last option is to boot from an XP CD and perform the chkdsk from the recovery console.

Or, if you don't have an XP cd, download this and boot from it:
www.thecomputerparamedic.com

Here's a tutorial on how to use it:
www.bleepingcomputer.com

Blam 		Blam (54)
762106 2009-04-04 03:18:00 This (www.andreasroom.com) should work. Tbird650 (6754)
762107 2009-04-04 03:22:00 This (www.andreasroom.com) should work.

That is for a different problem...when the defrag program is corrupted.. 		Blam (54)
762108 2009-04-04 03:43:00 What you first need to do is make sure chkdsk is actually wanting to run.

Assuming your OS is on Drive C:

Open the CMD - type in fsutil dirty query C: <Press enter>

If it comes back as being DIRTY type in chkntfs /X C: <Press Enter>

Reboot the computer - see if Defrag now runs, if it doesn't open My Computer, Right Click on C: drive, properties/Tools/ Check Now - tick both boxes, and click Y When asked to run on next boot - reboot.

IF it still wont run, chkdsk or the actual utility that forces chkdsk to run (Autochk.exe ) may be damaged.

Edited: if chkdsk still wont run, open a CMD window - type in chkdsk /c that should cause chkdsk to run instantly, even while still in windows. If it does run, reboot and try your defrag again. 		wainuitech (129)
762109 2009-04-06 20:26:00 What you first need to do is make sure chkdsk is actually wanting to run.

Assuming your OS is on Drive C:

Open the CMD - type in fsutil dirty query C: <Press enter>

If it comes back as being DIRTY type in chkntfs /X C: <Press Enter>

Reboot the computer - see if Defrag now runs, if it doesn't open My Computer, Right Click on C: drive, properties/Tools/ Check Now - tick both boxes, and click Y When asked to run on next boot - reboot.

IF it still wont run, chkdsk or the actual utility that forces chkdsk to run (Autochk.exe ) may be damaged.

Edited: if chkdsk still wont run, open a CMD window - type in chkdsk /c that should cause chkdsk to run instantly, even while still in windows. If it does run, reboot and try your defrag again.


Thanks, I did what you said but unfortunately It still didn't run. I did chkdsk /c and it worked but when I restarted my computer disk defragmenter wouldn't run.

Is Defraggler (http://www.defraggler.com/) a good program?
I used defraggler and it worked but I'm not sure if its better than disk defragmenter

Cheers :) 		dian77 (13936)
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