Richard, thabks ,how do I run chldsk from an elevated command propmt
window,don't understand -elevated prompt David A.

"Richard Urban" wrote:
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> Run chkdsk from an elevated command prompt window. Assuming that chkdsk was
> testing drive/partition C: (you should be told which partition/drive was
> being checked) do the following:
>
> Type chkdsk c: /f /r where C: is the partition where Vista is installed
> upon.
>
> You will get a message that it can't run - would you like it to run during
> the nest boot. Type Y and then press the enter key. Reboot!
>
> It will take a long time as this is the most comprehensive test that chkdsk
> can perform.
>
> If the test fails, or fails to complete (remember it takes a long time)
> download the test utility from the manufacturer of the hard drive, not the
> computer manufacturer. Run their test.
>
> If you still have problems - replace the hard drive.
>
> --
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
> "DAVIDA" <DAVIDA@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> > when my pc starts up there is a message ---checking the system in C.Type
> > of
> > file system NTFS, Volume Label is Vista.
> >
> > then CHDSK is verfying files (stage 1 0f 3)
> > 5% complete (70785 of 125952 file records processed)
> > After about 3mins the welcome to vista screen comes up and the windows
> > programmes are open.
> > How do I stop this ocurring repeatedley??
> > DavidA.
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