CHKDISK Errors

[n2ize]

I got a cal from a friend this morning (a friend who thinks I know everything about every computer in the world). He wants to know why he seems to suddenly be getting CHKDSK errors quite often when he reboots his Windows laptop. Being I am not a Windpws person I am not sure. I guess it would be similar to getting disc errors on a *nix system which could indicate a corrupted/damaged filesystem that needs repair or, a possible failing hard drive.

In any case, any ideas on what he should do ? Should he run "chkdsk" to scan and fix any errors ? Any suggestions ??

[W1GUH]

No expert here at all, but I've run chkdsk without problems. Seems like it wouldn't hurt to do that. Might improve his performance. Mebbe a little good-fu with chkdsk first.

[W1GUH]

Here's what MS has to say....could be a good thing to do for routine maintenance. CHKDSK from MS. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315265)

[n2ize]

Thanks. I've passed the info on.

[W1GUH]

Hope it helps.