I want to run the defrag but I get a msg that says, 'Can't defrag now because a scan disk is scheduled" I checked everywhere and there is nothing scheduled. How can I get rid of that msg so I can defrag?

what is the exact error and did you run chkdsk?

Cudni

Yes I ran check disk .. then went back to defrag and it gave me that error. It said either there was a check or scan disk scheduled.

Any ideas?

Hi Girly,

I presume you checked in Task Scheduler and the Startup tab of msconfig?

Go to Start, Run, type cmd and click OK. In the Command Window that opens type the following command:

fsutil dirty query c:

(Note the spaces between each word, and before 'c:').

The reply will be one of the following:
"Volume - c: is Dirty"
or
"Volume c: is NOT Dirty"

Type exit to close the Command Window and post back with the result.

<kibbitz> Hello Girly.
Use CHKNTFS at a Command prompt
Start menu, RUN, then type in

Thank you, and I will get back to you with the results!

I did the chknfts /X c: ... command then tried to defrag and I got the same msg. I rebooted and tried again and I got the same msg of :

Unable to defrag due to scheduled Check Disk.

I also did the .. fsutil dirty query c:
suggestion and the Dos window popped up and disappeared before I could read or get any msg.

Now what?

Thanks ahead of time.

Go to Start, Run, type cmd and click OK first. Then type that command in the black window with the flashing cursor - it looks similar to this .

The window will stay open until you type exit

Hello Mister2,

I did the cmd as you suggested and the message was:
C is dirty.

Now what??

Thanks

Howdy Girly,
Use the Recovery Console environment, then run CHKDSK from there.
Let me also suggest that you *install* the Recovery Console as a
*bootup* option on your system. That way you will not need the XP CD each time.
Obviously, you do need the XP CD (hopefully you have a full XP CD [not a system recovery CD] )
from which to do initial install.

References for Recovery Console:
Description of the Windows XP Recovery Console - Article ID 314058
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/314058

HOW TO: Install and Use the Recovery Console for Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307654

I use CHKDSK /P from the Recovery Console ---as I need to use it.
Then use EXIT to finish the Recovery Console. The system reboots. Then you can pick XP and
return to normal usage of XP.

Sequence for running XP Recovery Console:
Set pc BIOS to boot from CDROM. Place XP CD in drive. Reboot from the CD.
Select the first option R Repair/Recovery Console.
Select your Windows partition by number. Usually it is 1 .
Login to XP with administrator password (if your setup had a password; otherwise press Enter).

Then run

MauriceN,

I have read your message and I have to ask if there is an easier way to get rid of the "can't defrag because there is a chkdish scheduled."

However, I will attempt doing a check disk from the recovery console. I hope I can find the CD.

Thanks and I will let you know how I make out.

Girly