File corrupt - run chkdsk

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From: Gabahey (Gabahey_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 09/24/04 

Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2004 11:57:04 -0700

I keep get this message at least once a day, if not more. I run chkdsk and
it fixes things, but then the next day or sooner, the little balloon pops up
with the message again and it's usually different files.

Is this common with XP (SP1a), I had problems with SP2 installing and had to
undo it? If it's NOT common, what's my best course to figure out the problem
and resolve it once and for all. Thanks.

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