Run chkdsk /f at every start-up?

[Bill Snyder]

I guess this is a basic question, but I do not seem to have found a
solution. My system is due a clean re-install; it keeps generating
problems, but I would like to wait for Service Pack #2 and then do a clean
install (or there may even be a new computer in the offing). I have found
that running chkdsk /f on the system drive at every startup keeps things
reasonably tidy. Is there any way to order the system to do that on every
reboot? I have to remember to go to the Command Prompt and place the order
before shutting down. Or, I suppose, I could install the Norton Disk Doctor
utility; I have it (not currently installed) and, if my memory serves me
correctly it can enable chkdsk on every boot. Is there a way to do it in
XP?

Bill Snyder

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

Bill,

http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
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"Bill Snyder" > wrote in message
...
> I guess this is a basic question, but I do not seem to have found a
> solution. My system is due a clean re-install; it keeps generating
> problems, but I would like to wait for Service Pack #2 and then do a clean
> install (or there may even be a new computer in the offing). I have found
> that running chkdsk /f on the system drive at every startup keeps things
> reasonably tidy. Is there any way to order the system to do that on every
> reboot? I have to remember to go to the Command Prompt and place the
order
> before shutting down. Or, I suppose, I could install the Norton Disk
Doctor
> utility; I have it (not currently installed) and, if my memory serves me
> correctly it can enable chkdsk on every boot. Is there a way to do it in
> XP?
>
> Bill Snyder
>
>

[Malvern]

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
...
> Bill,
>
> http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
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>
> "Bill Snyder" > wrote in message
> ...
> > <snip> Se original post

Does that tip relate to an error I'm always getting on chkdisk to the effect
thay, "F parameter not specified/ CHKDISK is in read-only mode." I was
going to post later about this.

Malv

[Doug Knox MS-MVP]

No, that tip covers installing a program, AUTOEXNT, which allows you to
execute commands at boot, similar to the 9x AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

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"Malvern" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Bill,
> >
> > http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
> > --
> > Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> > Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> > http://www.dougknox.com
> > --------------------------------
> > Associate Expert
> > ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > --------------------------------
> > Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> > Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
> >
> > "Bill Snyder" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > <snip> Se original post
>
> Does that tip relate to an error I'm always getting on chkdisk to the
effect
> thay, "F parameter not specified/ CHKDISK is in read-only mode." I was
> going to post later about this.
>
> Malv
>
>

[Bill Snyder]

Doug,

Thanks a lot. I really did not want to have to install Norton!

Bill Snyder

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
...
> Bill,
>
> http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBA/tip0000/rh0058.htm
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "Bill Snyder" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I guess this is a basic question, but I do not seem to have found a
> > solution. My system is due a clean re-install; it keeps generating
> > problems, but I would like to wait for Service Pack #2 and then do a
clean
> > install (or there may even be a new computer in the offing). I have
found
> > that running chkdsk /f on the system drive at every startup keeps things
> > reasonably tidy. Is there any way to order the system to do that on
every
> > reboot? I have to remember to go to the Command Prompt and place the
> order
> > before shutting down. Or, I suppose, I could install the Norton Disk
> Doctor
> > utility; I have it (not currently installed) and, if my memory serves me
> > correctly it can enable chkdsk on every boot. Is there a way to do it
in
> > XP?
> >
> > Bill Snyder
> >
> >
>
>
>

[Malvern]

"Doug Knox MS-MVP" > wrote in message
...
> No, that tip covers installing a program, AUTOEXNT, which allows you to
> execute commands at boot, similar to the 9x AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
>
> --
> Doug Knox, MS-MVP Windows XP/ Windows Smart Display
> Win 95/98/Me/XP Tweaks and Fixes
> http://www.dougknox.com
> --------------------------------
> Associate Expert
> ExpertZone - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> --------------------------------
> Please reply only to the newsgroup so all may benefit.
> Unsolicited e-mail is not answered.
>
> "Malvern" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > Does that tip relate to an error I'm always getting on chkdisk to the
> effect
> > thay, "F parameter not specified/ CHKDISK is in read-only mode." I
was
> > going to post later about this.
> >
> > Malv
> >
Thanks. I'll post later if I can't find local help.

Malv