Scan Disk

[Gary]

I have XP and cannot find Scan Disk in system tools or
anywhere else. Can any one help.

[Chris Lanier]

Greetings --

Windows XP doesnt include Scan Disk, use "chkdsk" instead. Goto
Start>>Run>>Type "chkdsk"

Chkdsk in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/proddocs/bootcons_chkdsk.asp

"Gary" > wrote in message
...
> I have XP and cannot find Scan Disk in system tools or
> anywhere else. Can any one help.

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

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, as it's not burdened with presenting a
pretty picture of moving blocks of color while it's working.

Start > Run > 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


Bruce Chambers

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"Gary" > wrote in message
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> I have XP and cannot find Scan Disk in system tools or
> anywhere else. Can any one help.