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    Question for command entry on the command line.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by NABRXX, Oct 4, 2009.

  1. NABRXX

    NABRXX Newbie

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    Hey folks, I'm trying to run disckcheck on an xps m1530. However the command needs to be entered as chkdsk volume:/f....the thing is that i need to italicize the word "volume"...how do I do this?...I know it's rookie stuff, but I've been up all night and I'm completely jammed..Thanks :)
     
    NABRXX, Oct 4, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    I believe that this " volume" means the drive (C: D: etc ..) that you want to run the checking.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Oct 4, 2009
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  3. NABRXX

    NABRXX Newbie

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    You are correct sir...now when I enter the drive to check, it tells me would i like to check upon restart <Y/N>...I enter Y....but when I restart it it wont check...what do you think?
     
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  4. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    What OS?

    You could boot from XP CD, go to recovery console and run the chkdsk /r C:\ (just as an example)

    If you have Vista, boot from the DVD and click on Repair your computer when you are given the opportunity. You can then run the command prompt and run your chkdsk there.
     
    goofball, Oct 4, 2009
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  5. Saisei

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    you type sfc/ SCANNOW i think..
     
    Saisei, Oct 4, 2009
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