Re: Way to Abort CHKDSK in Progress?



tacker wrote:

> I had previously scheduled a CHKDSK and forgotten that fact, then
> rebooted and had to wait a long time for CHKDSK to complete, while I
> had more pressing priorities. I understand how to reverse a CHKDSK
> that has been scheduled and is pending, but what I wish to know is
> whether there is any prescribed and safe way to abort a Windows XP
> CHKDSK that has been commenced after rebooting.
>
> Thanks.

I wouldn't. It would be better to just go get a cup of coffee or
something.

Malke
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