There are many answers to why Scandisk is not allowed to continue, but the
simplest is this:

  Using the Task Manager (CTRL - ALT - DEL)  shut down all programs but
Explorer and Systray.

It is a TSR (terminate stay resident) program operating in the background
that is most likely interrupting your Scandisk session.

Reboot your computer when it is finished scanning and your TSR's will be
loaded back into memory (in the way, in my opinion... <grin> ).

gary r. tennesen

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Russell Smith" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2000 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Scandisk


> >I am unable to complete a thourough scandisk because the program keeps
> restarting about every 5 >minutes. I am scanning in safe mode(only
explorer
> is running). I am part of a network that is on >a cable modem. Do I need
to
> disconnect the modem cable from the ethernet card before scanning or
> >defragging?
>
>    So what does it do in regular mode? Same thing? I usually see that
> behavior caused by either screensaver kicking in or Windows corruption.
I'd
> try Norton Disk and Win Doctors to see if they can fix the problem.
> Otherwise you're headed for a full data backup, format and reinstall.
>
> Later,
>
>
> Russell Smith
> Edtech Consultant, Journalist
> A+ Certified Technician
> http://www.rustysmith.com
>
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