Re: Where is ScanDisk?

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/25/04 

Date: Sat, 25 Dec 2004 13:08:50 -0700

binkr2 wrote:
> I have version 5.1.2600 service pack 2 Build 2600. I have a new game [Sim
> City] that says before installing the software I should run ScanDisk followed
> by Disk Defragmenter. I know where Disk Defragmenter is but my computer says
> there is no ScanDisk. What program on my computer does the job of ScanDisk?
> Or do I need to download it? Thanks.

        WinXP does not have a program called "Scandisk," as this was a Win9x/Me
program. Instead, because WinXP is descended from the WinNT/2K OS
family, it has a command line utility called "Chkdsk," which performs
much better.

     Start > Run > Cmd > Chkdsk.exe /? for the correct syntax and
available options.

     Alternatively, double-click My Computer > right-click the desired
hard drive > Properties > Tools > Error-checking/Check Now. This will
run Chkdsk, normally on the next reboot.

        Unless you are actually experiencing a specific problem related to your
hard drive's file system, there's no real need to run Chkdsk. There's
certainly no need to do so prior to installing a game. (Although
periodically defragging a partition is good advice.)
         

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