Corrupt File & CHKDSK - Please help

glicky

Help please

Firstly, a few weeks ago I did a CHKDSK (the one where you tick the two boxes) and the message I got after it checking (for about an hour) was


"File System Structure is corrupt, please run CHDX on C FREE SPACE 5 of 5 : 54% comp 19996808 of 41162619 free clusters processed).

Stupidly I did nothing about it, but computer seemed OK.

Anyway, today, something crazy happened. All of a sudden when opening up e-mail, the following message was shown on the taskbar on right hand side "WinMail.ex. Corrupt File Exception Processing Message".

This also happens when I run CCleaner - the message I get when I press the analyse button is "CCleaner Corrupt File. The file or directory C is corrupt and unreadable - please run Chkdisk".

I ran Chkdisk, but it hasn't seem to have made any difference.

There is one thing I notice though, when I switch off my computer and switch it on again, it automatically runs Chkdisk without me telling it to.

I have also noticed that sometimes I keep getting a message when I'm in IE "page not responding".

Can anyone help me please?

What is the problem and is it life threatening (for my computer of course). It's only about 9 months old - a HP.

Thanks in anticipation for your help.

hotkee

replace your hard disk - sounds like its faulty.

glicky

hotkee wrote: »

replace your hard disk - sounds like its faulty.

Oh god no really?

Damn. After 9 months a faulty disc already. Jeez.

It's that harsh? :mad:

Thanks

hotkee

Ok sorry I should say you could try chkdsk, scandisk etc but if you find bad sectors - then it is best to replace it for your own sake.

Even if you do not get any bad sectors, continous problems would suggest a fault of some sort in the hard disk.

You could try a re-install or stick your OS disk in and try to do a repair.

You could try system restore if you have it turned on.

The two things ought to fix corrupt files but also run spyware detection, virus checkers etc.

But my hunch from what you have stated sounds its an iffy hard disk.

PS - I had misforune of recommeding a pc from the high street to a friend once - hard disk went within a few months.
One of my own laptops, hard disk went.

Both luckily got replacements - oh thats another thing - if it is definitely the disk - you are entitled to a replacement drive from hard disk manufacturer - you will need to back and restore your system to avoid running out of license.

diable

run chkdsk /f from the command prompt as this should fix any errors, I would advise you to back up any data as the disk may be on its way out or corrupted.

glicky

diable wrote: »

run chkdsk /f from the command prompt as this should fix any errors, I would advise you to back up any data as the disk may be on its way out or corrupted.

excuse my ignorance, but what's the command prompt?

stuartk

start > all programs > accessories > command prompt then type chkdsk /f /r

try that

but as the other guys have stated, start shifting your "important" stuff to another drive

also google drive image xml (freeware) and image your drive asap

that way if it fails you can just copy the image to a new drive and be up and running in no time

regards

Exo

If chkdsk is constantly running at startup and checking the same drive, then read this article. About two thirds of the way down it mentions checking the drive to see if a "dirty bit" has been set and the method to remove it.
http://www.infocellar.com/winxp/chkdsk-and-autochk.htm

If problems persist with further bad clusters/sectors being found when running chkdsk, then it may well indicate your hard drive becoming faulty. Many hard drive manufacturers will supply a hard drive diagnostic tool which is available for download from their web site.