jlcochran1
Technical User
I have a tablet PC with Windows tablet PC ed. An attempt to install ITunes failed suggesting to run chkdsk /f. The my computer option to run chkdsk on restart does not work. The software for the Toshiba laptop only came with an archived disk image, no windows XP disk to get to the recovery console to attempt to run chkdsk. Toshiba tech support suggests system restore to an earlier date, then starting from scratch if that fails or paying for MS support.
My question is if I use another Windows XP disk (home, pro oem) can I safely get to the recovery console and run chkdsk /f without risking my data. Does the fact that it is a different flavor of XP matter for recovery console purposes? If not how do I actually get to the recovery console?
My question is if I use another Windows XP disk (home, pro oem) can I safely get to the recovery console and run chkdsk /f without risking my data. Does the fact that it is a different flavor of XP matter for recovery console purposes? If not how do I actually get to the recovery console?