Run CHKDSK with no os?

Conrad11 · 26 Aug 2008 at 00:43

Is this possible? Like is there a BOOT CD with DOS or something on it so I can run CHKDSK?

Thanks.

MarcLister · 26 Aug 2008 at 00:47

Ultimate Boot CD or System Rescue CD perhaps?

Conrad11 · 26 Aug 2008 at 00:59

I have Ultimate Boot CD - thats a good start.

Which tool do I run?

I've been told to run "chkdsk /f" - but I have no idea how I am supposed to do that without windows working. Apparently it needs to have the /f as that does something special...wooo...ahh

Mekrel · 26 Aug 2008 at 01:03

Or google for BartPE - you run it on a windows XP source disk and it creates a bootable OS from a CD that is installed into memory.

MarcLister · 26 Aug 2008 at 01:05

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314835/EN-US/#/

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265

To repair errors without scanning the volume for bad sectors, at the command prompt, type chkdsk volume:/f

http://www.computerhope.com/chkdskh.htm

/f fixes things.

Conrad11 · 26 Aug 2008 at 01:10

Wait can I do this with an XP CD?

Go into recovery console and do Chkdsk there? Its a Vista install - that's why I ask.

MarcLister · 26 Aug 2008 at 01:33

Only one way to find out.

Conrad11 · 26 Aug 2008 at 01:52

MarcLister said:
Only one way to find out.

Tried - Failed.

No idea what I am doing...lol :s