Subject: chkdsk on WinXP (2)
Thanks very much for good advice. I and other respondents with the same
problem are running Spyware Doctor . One note said it cleared up with a
re-install of Spyware Doctor.
Jim Cooley
>
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> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 10:34:43 -0500
> From: Sven <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: chkdsk on WinXP
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> In checking some of the online forums it seems there are some third party
> applications, Spyware Doctor 3.5 for one, that can interfere with chkdsk
> running. Check these links for more information and suggested solutions:
>
> Sysinternals Forums: Cannot open volume for direct access!:
> http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4296&PN=1
>
> I am unable to run CHKDSK, it cannot lock or open volume for direct
access.:
> http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/14614/14614.html?Ad=1
>
> Sven Swanson, Sr.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Cooley" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 9:15 PM
> Subject: [PCSOFT] chkdsk on WinXP
>
>
> I ran chkdsk. It said it had to restart. It did so and gave the message
> "Checking file system on C:"
> "Cannot open volume for direct access"
> I found a note on this from Microsoft where they say one should download
> Service Pack 2 to fix it. I did so a long time ago and am up to date on
> updates.
> How can I get rid of this stupid message every time I log on and how can I
> run
> chkdsk (btw I run chkdsk from: my computer, c:, properties, tools.
>
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>
> Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2006 12:54:31 EDT
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: chkdsk on WinXP
>
> I asked a Tech last night about this, and he said they had some corrupted
> windows components. Now, how true this is ---- I dont know. But later I
was
> wanting redo the '- fax -' on my printer and it told me to put my Windows
XP
> Home Edition CD in the drive... and when it came up, there were several
> listings that you could choose from.
>
> 1. Install Windows XP
> 2. Install Options - Windows Components
> 3. Perform Additional Task
> 4. Check System on Compatibilities
>
> So perhaps you could try the #2.
>
> Harriet
>
> =====================
> Hi Jim,
>
> In checking some of the online forums it seems there are some third party
> applications, Spyware Doctor 3.5 for one, that can interfere with chkdsk
> running. Check these links for more information and suggested solutions:
>
> Sysinternals Forums: Cannot open volume for direct access!:
> http://www.sysinternals.com/Forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4296&PN=1
>
> I am unable to run CHKDSK, it cannot lock or open volume for direct
access.:
> http://www.windowsitpro.com/Article/ArticleID/14614/14614.html?Ad=1
>
> Sven Swanson, Sr.
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