CHKDSK Runs Every Startup

[varuna]

I have Windows XP sp1a. CHKDSK runs everytime the computer starts. The check is run against my F: drive.

The disk is partitioned as such:

two partitions (C: & F Boot partition is C: (I think). I do also receive an error about no boot file found on C: but then boots up with no problems (apart from chkdsk).

Various MS articles suggest that it is caused by a corrupt registry but I am dubious about the steps they suggest, I would rather do a full reinstall, or fix it some other way.

The check returns no errors.

Anyone had similar problems?



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[gpalmer711]

I'm assuming that you have read the article

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316506

which suggests the recovery of the registry.

I have known this to fix the problem that you are describing at the moment, why are you dubious?

If you really do not want to try the registry repair you could try an "Inplace Upgrade" of XP. This will repair/Restore XP's key files but will leave your files and settings intact.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=315341

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[varuna]

Thanks for the speedy response Greg, I have seen the article you mentioned. I am dubious because the symptoms do not match my scenario ie, i have not upgraded and i have no HP scanner.

Now I know that people have done this and it's worked I may give it a go tonight (after a thorough backup).













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[gpalmer711]

If you want an alternative to the Microsoft steps you could try "Cannot Boot Windows due to Corrupt Registry" faq779-5362

It's basically the same thing but makes the process easier if you need to do it several times.

Greg Palmer
Free Software for Adminstrators

http://www.palmersoft.co.uk

 

[varuna]

Thanks again Greg, not sure which one to use now. Probably MS method first. I'll post back and let you know how I get on.

Cheers



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[bcastner]

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=160963

 

[varuna]

Excellent mr castner,

this looks interesting also and not half as much hassle...

I'll post tomorrow with results.

Thanks to all for input.

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