can't scan disk

stase111 · 12-02-2004, 05:47 PM

I can not scan disk except in safe mode. I would really like a easy way to fix this problem

**Ha-y-n** · 12-02-2004, 09:34 PM

hey stase111,

have you tried running a defrag? try also ctrl+alt+deleting all the processes except systray and explorer in normal mode then try a scandisk.

Chevy · 12-02-2004, 10:05 PM

One 9x machines, I boot into DOS mode (for ME just use a boot floppy) and run scandisk from a command prompt:

scandisk c: /surface /autofix /nosave /nosummary

It runs pretty quick (depending on drive size), and is easy.

stillgreen · 12-03-2004, 11:03 AM

Sorry to be so dumb but it's what happens when you don't get "into" computers until you're old :)

Is a "boot floppy" the same thing as I call my "WinMe Start-up" Disk?

I have the same problem with my old ME machine and it would sure be great to find an easier way to scandisk.

Wonder Wyant

Chevy · 12-03-2004, 02:45 PM

You are correct ... Start-Up Diskette, Boot Floppy, Boot Disk ..... interchangeable terms ....

stase111 · 12-03-2004, 03:01 PM

yes i am old and just learing

and that why the dumb kid in class asked the question via a note. or private message.

I work in Michigan biggest day care center (Max prison)

and this PC thing is for the kids. The PC was given to us and was a great starter for the family. The scan disk thing is a small problem and just would like some easy to follow directions. I would like some help from you computer gods

stase111

Chevy · 12-03-2004, 03:32 PM

It's pretty simple:

1 - Put the ME boot floppy in the drive

2 - Turn on the computer and let it boot (you may get a menu, choose the second option)

3 - Type in scandisk c: /surface /autofix /nosave /nosummary and press Enter

4 - Go have a nice cappucino - I like the Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha (Venti, 4 shots, half syrup)

5 - When scandisk is done, check out the log (c:\scandisk.log) and see if there were any errors. If so, post them here. If not, you're done!

**Ha-y-n** · 12-03-2004, 05:58 PM

After doing that try and running scandisk again in normal mode to see if it goes all the way through.

stillgreen · 12-03-2004, 06:34 PM

Thanks, computer gods

**Lectraplayer** · 12-03-2004, 07:19 PM

None of us are really computer "gods", but most of us have been playing with our "toys" for awhile, and some of us even get paid to play with them!

(well, except me, and I just do it for fun

)

Chevy · 12-03-2004, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lectraplayer

None of us are really computer "gods", but most of us have been playing with our "toys" for awhile, and some of us even get paid to play with them!

(well, except me, and I just do it for fun

)

He's got it right .... I look at it this way - If I haven't managed to learn something in the 17 years I've been working with pc's and networks, well ... then it's time to hang it up. The best way to learn is to do it, and the next best is to teach others.

stillgreen · 12-04-2004, 04:48 AM

I didn't mean any offense with my smart mouth remark. I do so appreciate this forum and all the help I've already gotten here.

still green
Learning as fast as I can read

Chevy · 12-04-2004, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stillgreen

I didn't mean any offense with my smart mouth remark. I do so appreciate this forum and all the help I've already gotten here.

still green
Learning as fast as I can read

Smartmouth? Stillgreen, nothing you said could be seen as that. Seriously ... I think Electrplayer was just commenting that the title "Computer Gods", while nice to hear, really doesn't fit.

Glad we were able to help you. Keep posting!

12-02-2004, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
stase111 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4 OS: winME	can't scan disk I can not scan disk except in safe mode. I would really like a easy way to fix this problem

12-02-2004, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ha-y-n 12-0, GO WARRIORS! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 682 OS: WinXP Pro	hey stase111, have you tried running a defrag? try also ctrl+alt+deleting all the processes except systray and explorer in normal mode then try a scandisk. __________________ bRiAn Harddrive Diagnostic Tools, MemTest86

12-03-2004, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
stillgreen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 15 OS: Windows ME/XP	Is a "boot floppy" . . . Sorry to be so dumb but it's what happens when you don't get "into" computers until you're old :) Is a "boot floppy" the same thing as I call my "WinMe Start-up" Disk? I have the same problem with my old ME machine and it would sure be great to find an easier way to scandisk. Wonder Wyant

12-03-2004, 03:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
stase111 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 4 OS: winME	sorry yes i am old and just learing and that why the dumb kid in class asked the question via a note. or private message. I work in Michigan biggest day care center (Max prison) and this PC thing is for the kids. The PC was given to us and was a great starter for the family. The scan disk thing is a small problem and just would like some easy to follow directions. I would like some help from you computer gods stase111

12-03-2004, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ha-y-n 12-0, GO WARRIORS! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 682 OS: WinXP Pro	After doing that try and running scandisk again in normal mode to see if it goes all the way through. __________________ bRiAn Harddrive Diagnostic Tools, MemTest86

12-02-2004, 10:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	One 9x machines, I boot into DOS mode (for ME just use a boot floppy) and run scandisk from a command prompt: scandisk c: /surface /autofix /nosave /nosummary It runs pretty quick (depending on drive size), and is easy.

12-03-2004, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	You are correct ... Start-Up Diskette, Boot Floppy, Boot Disk ..... interchangeable terms ....

12-03-2004, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chevy Retired Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Notlob Posts: 5,452 OS: Vista Ultimate My System	It's pretty simple: 1 - Put the ME boot floppy in the drive 2 - Turn on the computer and let it boot (you may get a menu, choose the second option) 3 - Type in scandisk c: /surface /autofix /nosave /nosummary and press Enter 4 - Go have a nice cappucino - I like the Starbuck's White Chocolate Mocha (Venti, 4 shots, half syrup) 5 - When scandisk is done, check out the log (c:\scandisk.log) and see if there were any errors. If so, post them here. If not, you're done!

12-03-2004, 06:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
stillgreen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 15 OS: Windows ME/XP	Yep. That did the trick! Thanks, computer gods

12-03-2004, 07:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lectraplayer TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 527 OS: Win-XP, Debian/Sarge, and SuSI 9.1	None of us are really computer "gods", but most of us have been playing with our "toys" for awhile, and some of us even get paid to play with them! (well, except me, and I just do it for fun ) __________________ Finally, killed the Window! Microsoft free, baby!!

12-04-2004, 04:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
stillgreen Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Dakota, USA Posts: 15 OS: Windows ME/XP	I'm sorry I didn't mean any offense with my smart mouth remark. I do so appreciate this forum and all the help I've already gotten here. still green Learning as fast as I can read