I just learnt me something;

Using /x forces a dismount and includes the functionality of /f.

So, chkdsk x: /x /r should do the complete job. Right?


-Michael

* MICHAEL:
> Chad,
>
> Chkdsk will not run on an external usb drive on bootup.
> He can open a CMD prompt and type chkdsk x: /f (x being his usb drive letter)
> or he can use /r (bad sectors) and f/ (fix) together; chkdsk x: /r /f
> Using /r will, of course, take longer.
>
> Jack, you will probably receive a message in the CMD prompt
> that says the volume needs to be unmounted (if it is formatted
> in NTFS) just enter y and hit enter.
>
>
> -Michael
>
> * Chad Harris:
>> Hi Jack--
>>
>> Precisely what log are you checking that gives you the worthless "OS stopped
>> working" message? Have you tried typing eventvwr.msc in the run box and
>> clicking under Windows Logs on Application and Security and going to the
>> time you're getting the blue screen?
>>
>> Michael has mentioned HDW considerations and temperature. Should the
>> problem be software or a driver then take a look at and try the Ten Ways to
>> Fix Vista BSOD No Boots or Significant Problems.
>>
>> I always suggest running a chkdsk /R first. Type cmd into the search box>rt.
>> click>run as admin>at prompt type chkdsk /r>do you want to run at next start
>> y/n>type y>enter>restart.
>>
>> You may need to deploy one of the 10 ways to fix a Vista BSOD no start:
>>
>> ****Ten Methods to Repair BSOD No Boots or Serious Problems in Windows
>> Vista****
>>
>> ***Startup Repair and System Restore from the Win Recovery Environment on
>> the DVD***
>>
>> You can run Startup Repair by putting your Vista DVD in after theanguage
>> screen in setup. You can also run System Restore from the same
>> location.
>>
>> You run the startup repair tool this way (and system restore from here is
>> also sometimes effective):
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925810/en-us
>>
>> How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
>> http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm
>>
>> Note The computer must be configured to start from a CD or from a DVD. For
>> information about how to configure the computer to start from a CD or from a
>> DVD, see the information that came with the computer.
>> 2. Restart the computer. To do this, click Start, click the arrow next to
>> the Lock button, and then click Restart.
>>
>> This usually means that you enter bios setup by whatever key or keys
>> (sometimes there is more than one key that will do it for your model--go to
>> pc manufacturer site) and configure CD to be first in the boot order (this
>> will allow you to boot from the Vista DVD as well):
>>
>> See for ref:
>> Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>>
>> Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
>> http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg
>>
>> Note If you cannot restart the computer by using this method, use the power
>> button to turn off the computer. Then, turn the computer back on.
>>
>> 3. Set your language preference, and then click Next.
>>
>> Note In most cases, the startup repair process starts automatically, and you
>> do not have the option to select it in the System Recovery Options menu.
>>
>> 4. Click Repair your computer.
>>
>> 5. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click the operating system
>> that you want to repair, and then click Next.
>>
>> 6. In the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair to start the
>> repair process.
>>
>> 7. When the repair process is complete, click Finish.
>>
>> Additional References for Startup Repair With Screenshots:
>>
>> How to Use Startup Repair:
>>
>> ***Accessing Windows RE (Repair Environment):***
>>
>> 1) Insert Media into PC (the DVD you burned)
>>
>> 2) ***You will see on the Vista logo setup screen after lang. options in the
>> lower left corner, a link called "System Recovery Options."***
>>
>> Screenshot: System Recovery Options (Lower Left Link)
>> http://blogs.itecn.net/photos/liuhui...4/500x375.aspx
>>
>> Screenshot: (Click first option "Startup Repair"
>> http://www.leedesmond.com/images/img...SysRecOpt2.bmp
>>
>> How To Run Startup Repair In Vista Ultimate (Multiple Screenshots)
>> http://www.windowsvista.windowsreins...rtup/index.htm
>>
>> 3) Select your OS for repair.
>>
>> 4) Its been my experience that you can see some causes of the crash from
>> theWin RE feature:
>>
>> You'll have a choice there of using:
>>
>> 1) Startup Repair
>> 2) System Restore
>> 3) Complete PC Restore
>> ___________________
>>
>> In addition you can use the Bootsect tool to manually repair the boot sector
>> by accessing the command prompt from the DVD or from F8 and typing at the
>> prompt:
>>
>> Bootsect.exe is available from the \Boot\folder of the Windows Vista DVD and
>> can be run from within System Recovery or Windows XP on a dual boot.
>>
>>
>> 1. Use Bootsect.exe to restore the Windows Vista MBR and the boot code that
>> transfers control to the Windows Boot Manager program. To do this, type the
>> following command at a command prompt: Drive:\boot\Bootsect.exe /NT60 All
>>
>> In this command, Drive is the drive where the Windows Vista installation
>> media is located.
>>
>> Note The boot folder for this step is on the DVD drive.
>> 2. Use Bcdedit.exe to manually create an entry in the BCD Boot.ini file for
>> the earlier version of the Windows operating system. To do this, type the
>> following commands at a command prompt.
>>
>> Note In these commands, Drive is the drive where Windows Vista is
>> installed. • Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /create {ntldr} –d "Description
>> for earlier Windows version"
>>
>> Note In this command, Description for earlier Windows version can be any
>> text that you want. For example, Description for earlier Windows version can
>> be "Windows XP" or "Windows Server 2003".
>> • Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} device partition=x:
>>
>> Note In this command, x: is the drive letter for the active partition.
>> • Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /set {ntldr} path \ntldr
>> • Drive:\Windows\system32\Bcdedit /displayorder {ntldr} –addlast
>>
>> 3. Restart the computer.
>> ____________________________
>> ******Using the BootRec.exe Tool
>>
>> Using the System Recovery Tool from the Repair link on the DVD after the
>> language choice in the lower left hand corner you can select command prompt
>> and you have the following options:
>>
>> Bootrec.exe (You can use this tool to recover Vista even when you do not
>> receive the error message that is the title of the 2nd linked MSKB below):
>>
>> How to use the Bootrec.exe tool in the Windows Recovery Environment to
>> troubleshoot and repair startup issues in Windows Vista
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927392/en-us
>>
>> Error message when you start Windows Vista: "The Windows Boot Configuration
>> Data file is missing required information"
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927391/en-us
>> __________________________________________________ ___________
>> ***Using the F8 Environment or a Repair Install from the DVD:***
>>
>> See for ref:
>> Access/Enter Motherboard BIOS
>> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>>
>> Boot Order in Bios (Set Boot from HD 1st)
>> http://www.short-media.com/images/mm...ios/bios03.jpg
>>
>> Repair Install
>> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...ps/doug92.mspx
>>
>> Repair Install (Method 2):
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/315341
>>
>> III Taking Full Advantage of the F8 Options (Windows Advanced Options Menu)
>> by startin gth ePC and tapping F8 once per second:
>>
>> You could also:
>>
>> Think: I have 4 different ways to get back my XP at F8 and try 'em in order.
>> 1) Safe Mode 2) Safe Mode with Cmd to Sys Restore which is simply a cmd
>> prompt in safe mode 3) Safe Mode with Neworking 4) LKG or Last Known Good
>> Configuration
>>
>>
>> Try to F8 to the Windows Adv Options Menu>try 3 safe modes there (I don't
>> use WGA) and Last Known Good>then I go to Win RE in Vista. That gives you a
>> choice of Safe Mode, Safe Mode with Networking,and Safe Mode with Command
>> Prompt.
>>
>> These methods are outlined in
>>
>> A description of the Safe Mode Boot options in Windows XP/and Vista
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315222/
>>
>> How to Use System Restore
>>
>> http://bertk.mvps.org/
>>
>> Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore from MSFT:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro.../faqsrwxp.mspx
>>
>> Using System Restore
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/dvekb
>>
>> System Restore for Windows XP
>>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_restore.htm
>>
>> How to start the System Restore tool at a command prompt in Windows XP
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304449
>>
>>
>> Repair Install: (This option has the best chance of succeeding and it
>> preserves everything in your OS--you do not lose anything with this option):
>>
>> Make sure the DVD you have is a Vista DVD
>>
>> Pitfalls: If the DVD came from friend or relative or P2P, you may have
>> problems. P2P besides being illlegal in many countries including the U.S.
>> can be corrupt. If CD came from friend or relative, they may have given
>> you the CD to use but if product key is in use, MSFT is not going to accept
>> it for activation. Make sure you clean the CD carefully using proper
>> cleaning fluid and strokes that radiate from center like spokes on a wheel.
>>
>> Again a repair install has the most likely chance to succeed in XP, (and can
>> work in Vista) but you need
>> to have a Vista DVD.
>>
>> First, in order to do a Repair Install You must boot to the bios setup and
>> position booting from the "CD" first in the boot order--it probably will not
>> say DVD but might.
>>
>> Booting to Bios Setup:
>>
>> For 85% of PC's and all Dells you can tap the F2 key to reach bios setup.
>>
>> How To Enable DVD/CD Rom Support (put CD boot first) in bios setup boot
>> order:
>>
>> http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how..._support_i.htm
>>
>> Screen Shot of bios setup boot order:
>> http://www.poy.net/proxy/bios2.jpg
>>
>> Repair Install Does Not Lose Anything; you may need to try 2-3 times but
>> that's rare.
>>
>> How To Repair Install
>> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/3153...22120121120120
>> Screen Shot Repair Install
>> http://www.windowsreinstall.com/winx...exfullpage.htm
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> CH
>>
>>
>> "Jack" <Jack@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F75E7F7A-0553-4DE4-AF77-88F0B7D47719@microsoft.com...
>>> after about 10 minutes of my computer running it powers off, there is no
>>> warning, for about 1 second i get a blue screen, then its like there is a
>>> power cut and it just cuts out, then when i start my computer back up i
>>> checked the log and all it says is "OS stopped working"
>>> please if you have any info i would be greatful
>>> thanks