A good alternative is to restart the computer in Safe Mode, then open the prompt window and type CHKDSK to run XP's equivalent of Scandisk.
What does CHK stand for?
CHK stands for CHKDSK (File Name Extension)
This definition appears very frequently and is found in the following Acronym Finder categories:
- Information technology (IT) and computers
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We have 18 other meanings of CHK in our Acronym Attic
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Samples in periodicals archive:
On another computer, Diskeeper set CHKDSK to run at boot-time.
If CHKDSK finds any lost data, it will ask you if you want it converted into a file.
External DOS commands such as CHKDSK and FORMAT must be in the directory you are using or in one listed in your path statement.