chkdsk problem

Troublesome

i needed to run chkdsk for something, now everytime i turn on my computer it runs, and takes ages. can't cancel it either. and when it's finished, it just starts over again, so there's no way i can access my computer

help pls (and safe mode doesn't work either it seems)

unnameduser

I have seen this a few times. Some times it is due to a change in the registry and other times its a sign that the hard drive has packed its bags and called the taxi.

Try booting from your Windows XP disk and at the first screen choose "R" for repair. When the prompt appears choose "1" for the first XP installation and type the admin password (if there is one). then type "chkdsk /r" and see what it does. This way it should tell you if it finds errors on the drive as it fixes them. If the chkdsk gets to a point where it doesn't move for a while (an hour or so) or your computer spontaneously restarts, then you know it's a bad hard drive.

If not try advanced boot options and try last known good configuration. Best of luck

galactus

I see this happen if I reboot and have a USB key plugged in - its not this is it?

unnameduser

Also check out the event viewer to see if it shows anything.

Troublesome

problem solved.

unnameduser

Good stuff. As a matter of interest how did you solve it?

Troublesome

just left it running untill and after 1 hour it stopped doing it and hasnt done it since.