There is more to CHKDSK than just CHKDSK!
CHKDSK has three levels of ‘stuff.’ Using a function hidden in the disk drive’s properties, there are two more levels. That’s what I’m using now and a whole lot of bad clusters have been discovered and replaced!
It is a s-l-o-w process. My guess is 6-8 hours to completion… but it’s just a guess.
Do these clusters mean the hard drive is slowing dying? Is this a small event which is now under control? I am currently clueless.
This video demonstrates the process I used to get where I am.
Yeah that’s the intensive look @ the media to see If I can store data check.
If your disk produces a lot of bad sectors you might want to backup what you can and replace the drive.
Also a tip – if for some reason, Windows XP says that it can’t complete the test for some reason.
Try forcing CHKDSK to run before Windows loads by
using
Start>Run>Type cmd> Press Enter
@ the command prompt
type – chkdsk /f /r drive letter :
press enter
It will prompt it can’t currently scan but if you want you can schedule the scan when Windows reboots.
/F= Automatic Fix Errors when found
/R= Attempt Recovery of information if bad sectors are found.
I prefer this method since there are no open programs that could interfer with the scan.
Good Luck!