Re: Master File Table corrupt/Defrag/Chkdsk /r

From: Chad Harris (ddram32_nospam_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 08/22/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 16:25:26 -0400

As explicitly and specifically as I can say it, Richard, I was hoping that
defragging and chkdsk /r might be able to *repair* his problem. I didn't
exzpect him to "delete" the corrupt file, and as one of my links said, he
may have to format the drive and reinstall. I was hoping to get rid of the
error he's having and avoid reformatting. There are multiple MSKBs that
recommend running chkdsk to repair a "corrupt MFT" dating back from the NT
kernel's inception.

Again, I thought my links might address the problem, and I've seen a number
of permutation and combinations of chkdsk problems and errors like this one
solved by running the chkdsk /r command from the RC.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;176646&sd=tech

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBE/tip2000/rh2008.htm

http://tinyurl.com/6h69z

I'm still looking forward to my latest edition of the Crusty Old ***
Guide to Fixing a Corrupt MFT--post away. Where do it be?

Regards,

Chad Harris
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"Richard Urban" <richardurbanREMOVETHIS@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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This has what, to do, with a **"corrupt"** MFT? 

-- 
Regards:
Richard Urban
aka  Crusty (-: Old B@stard :-)
"Chad Harris" <ddram32_nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Minos--
>
> You may find this KB  and  2 articles a helpful reference--and as is often 
> the case although you didn't state what version of XP you are running, I 
> believe this Win 2K article fully will apply whether it's XP RTM or XPSP1 
> or XP SP2 RTM, and I don't know whether you have a usable current backup, 
> so having read these  articles below--here's what I'd do if I were you.
>
> 1) If you don't have Perfect Disk from Raxco or Disk Keeper (the full 
> version from Exec Soft) download either one.  Use them to do a boot defrag 
> of your MFT. You can use full versions to try free for 30 days.  They are 
> one of the best investments you can make if you want your OS to run 
> optimally.  Of course there are other good defraggers but I don't think 
> you can go wrong with these two.  MFTs rarely become fragmented, but they 
> do and yours might be.
>
> Download a Defragger that can Defrag the MFT at boot:
>
> http://www.raxco.com/products/downloadit/perfectdisk2000_download.cfm
>
> http://www.executive.com/coverpage.asp
>
> Defragging Tools
> http://lists.gpick.com/pages/Defragging_Tools.htm
>
> Files Excluded by the Disk Defragmenter Tool (Why you shouldn't use the 
> Watered Down Disk Defragger that MSFT has installed in XP from Exec 
> Soft)--It won't defrag your MFT
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=http://support.microsoft.com:80/support/kb/articles/Q227/3/50.ASP&NoWebContent=1
>
>
> 2) Then I'd try to run a chkdsk /r.  Go to your run box or command prompt 
> and type in "chkdsk /r and it will give you the dialogue opportunity to 
> run it on next boot and I'd go on and close programs and reboot and let it 
> run. A Chkdsk /r implies f meaning it will include f and is more 
> comprehensive. If that does not clear up your problem, then boot from the 
> CD  to the Recovery Console, using your CD and run a chkdskr /r command 
> from there. For some reason, it often will work when a chkdsk /r:
>
> Benefits of Using Chkdsk
> http://www.pegasus-ofs.com/eSupport/using_CHKDSK.htm
>
> MS Chkdsk KBs
> http://www.ss64.com/nt/chkdsk.html
>
> Running Chkdsk to Repair File Systems
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prkd_tro_xudm.asp
>
> Running Chkdsk from My Computer or Windows Explorer
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prkd_tro_tvlq.asp
> ______________________________________
>
> Booting from Recovery Console
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;307654
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q314058
>
> http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wxprcons.htm
>
> _______________________________________
>
> The Master File Table (MFT) Explained
> http://www.ntfs.com/ntfs-mft.htm
>
> Q: How do I repair a corrupt master file table?
> http://www.ntfs.com/quest14.htm
>
> Error Message:Corrupt master file table. CHKDSK aborted.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/default.asp?url=/windows2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/w2000Msgs/2418.asp
>
> How to Locate and Correct Disk Space Problems on NTFS Volumes in Windows 
> XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315688&Product=winxp
>
> hth,
>
> Chad Harris
>
>
> "Minos" <minos@mailbox.co.za> wrote in message 
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> I get the following message on one of my hard disks
> "Corrupt master file table."
> When I run chkdsk /f or other options, it shows the file
> system is NTFS and it shows the corrects volume label but
> repeats the message above and shows "CHKDSK aborted"
> chkntfs shows the following
> Cannot query state of drive f:
> In the Disk Management of Computer Management it shows
> the disk drive but does not show the volume label and the
> file system.
> In the "System" option of the "Event viewer" it shows the
> following message:
> The file system structure on the disk is corrupt and
> unusable. Please run the chkdsk utility on the volume F:.
>
> Can someone please help?
>