Resolved Can't get chkdsk /f /r to run

In XP I used to be able to use RUN and enter chkdsk /f /r but it won't run in Windows 7. Do I need to enter it differently? I know how to run scandisk through Computer, but I was looking for a shortcut.

 

Type cmd in the search box, a box appears above, right click on 'cmd' and select 'run as administrator', 'User Acount Control' box opens, click yes.

Then another box opens, type chkdsk /f/r at the command prompt and press enter, then it will run.

 

Steve when I try a window flashes up, if you blink you'd miss it, and disappears, then nothing.

Markmadras, wouldn't there be a space between /f/r like this /f /r

 

Open Computer or Explorer, select the drive on which you want to run chkdsk, right click ->Properties->Tools->Error Checking->Check Now. You would be asked for Administrator password. Type it in. Select both check boxes & press Start.

 

I know how to get there thru:

I was looking for a shortcut.

 

Sorry Alicia, missed that.

If you followed Steve correctly, you should get a DOS window. It should NOT close when chkdsk is finished.

Spaces between two switches don't matter, but I recommend that as its easier to understand. The only space required is after the command.

 

The quick flash is just windows stating the command has to be run as an Administrator. Also if this is Windows 7 NTFS locks the file system, it would have to restart to run chkdsk. All I can think of is to use scheduler to assign a repeat task (assuming that's what you're looking for). On the general tab, make sure you check the box that says Run with highest privileges, then on Triggers; set it to once a week (or whenever you want) and on the Actions tab, type "Chkdsk" and for arguments add "/f/r/y ", I'm not 100% certain about the /y but I believe that will answer Yes to the question "NTFS is locked and can only Chkdsk on restart, would you like to run this program next time it restarts? Good Luck. I know, not much of a shortcut if that's what you're hoping for. But with NTFS locking the system, you can only do it on startup, before the file system loads.

 

You probably right about the gaps. If you follow my instructions it will work, you have to run the command promt (cmd) as an administrator or it will not function.

 

I didn't have a specific issue that made me want to run it. I thought it wouldn't hurt to run on occasion, as a preventative measure. From what you're saying it's not necessary?

 

I booted up the computer one morning and it asked to do a chkdsk so I said yes. But if not asked, I won't do it then. Thanks for the input.