Where Is Scan Disk?

Question

Recently updated from Windows ME to XP Home and I'm having a problem finding the Scan Disk Option. Went to Programs << Accessories << System Tools, but there is no Scan Disk listed.

Can someone tell where to find this option? Your help would be much appreciated.

Dell Dimension 4100 Pentium III 866MHZ
Windows XP Home 512MB 133 MHZ SDRam 80GB HD
48X Max Variable CD Rom BIOS: A06
Internet Explorer 6 (SP2)-Outlook Express 6
AVG 7 Professional

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RoHe · Answer

Double-click on My Computer. Right click 'local disk (C: )' and select Properties. Click Tools tab and click 'Check Now' button under Error Checking. Ron Message Edited by RoHe on 03-28-2005 03:48 PM

Denny Denham · Answer

kingstonlm, Chkdsk replaces Scandisk in XP. For a list of switches that can be used with the chkdsk command enter that command as the searchh term in Help and Support.

kingstonlm · Answer

Denny Thank you - that is very helpful.  This is quite different from ME but I'm beginning to find my way.

kingstonlm · Answer

Thanks Ron Scan disk is completed - appreciate your help. Lois        :smileytongue:

NemesisDB · Answer

if you have NTFS (and you likely do), then click start, click run, and type CMD .  From there, typing: chkdsk c: /f /v   will scan your disk, fix any problems, and tell you what it's doing.  You will be prompted to schedule the scan upon your next startup -- hit yes if you want to fix any problems.   Unlike the file system that shipped with winME, NTFS is more robust and handles unexpected shutdowns better, so you shouldn't need to run chkdsk that often. Message Edited by NemesisDB on 03-28-2005 10:32 PM

kingstonlm · Answer

Thank You for this info - I'm learning lots of new tips.

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Where Is Scan Disk?

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