Re: Chkdsk C F R Ntfs
Sofie Kovalcheck
Yes. This was handled by fsck on some releases. If the partition is not listed in /etc/fstab, then you will likely need to tell it the partition type. I've used this from a Linux CD to recover a partition Windows wouldn't boot from.
Unfortunately the ntfsfix tool is very limited compared to Microsoft's chkdsk. Try to get a Windows install going - preferably with the newest version of Windows as Microsoft is presumably constantly improving chkdsk (I hope..) New versions of Windows are often available for free as trials. If the problem is in a USB disk you can try installing Windows in something like VirtualBox and give the VM control of the USB device.
Interrupting chkdsk is not recommended. However, canceling or interrupting chkdsk should not leave the volume any more corrupt than it was before chkdsk was run. Running chkdsk again checks and should repair any remaining corruption on the volume.
If you choose to check the drive the next time you restart the computer, chkdsk checks the drive and corrects errors automatically when you restart the computer. If the drive partition is a boot partition, chkdsk automatically restarts the computer after it checks the drive.
You can also use the chkntfs /c command to schedule the volume to be checked the next time the computer is restarted. Use the fsutil dirty set command to set the volume's dirty bit (indicating corruption), so that Windows runs chkdsk when the computer is restarted.
You should use chkdsk occasionally on FAT and NTFS file systems to check for disk errors. Chkdsk examines disk space and disk use and provides a status report specific to each file system. The status report shows errors found in the file system. If you run chkdsk without the /f parameter on an active partition, it might report spurious errors because it cannot lock the drive.
Because repairs on FAT file systems usually change a disk's file allocation table and sometimes cause a loss of data, chkdsk might display a confirmation message similar to the following:
If you press Y, Windows saves each lost chain in the root directory as a file with a name in the format File.chk. When chkdsk finishes, you can check these files to see if they contain any data you need.
If you specify the /f parameter, chkdsk displays an error message if there are open files on the disk. If you do not specify the /f parameter and open files exist, chkdsk might report lost allocation units on the disk. This could happen if open files have not yet been recorded in the file allocation table. If chkdsk reports the loss of a large number of allocation units, consider repairing the disk.
Because the Shadow Copies for Shared Folders source volume cannot be locked while Shadow Copies for Shared Folders is enabled, running chkdsk against the source volume might report false errors or cause chkdsk to unexpectedly quit. You can, however, check shadow copies for errors by running chkdsk in Read-only mode (without parameters) to check the Shadow Copies for Shared Folders storage volume.
On servers that are infrequently restarted, you may want to use the chkntfs or the fsutil dirty query commands to determine whether the volume's dirty bit is already set before running chkdsk.
If it encounters errors, chkdsk pauses and displays messages. Chkdsk finishes by displaying a report that lists the status of the disk. You cannot open any files on the specified drive until chkdsk finishes.
Try using ntfsfix, which was part of the old ntfsprogs package and is now located in the ntfs-3g package (which you may already have installed).
This is a command line utility which attempts to fix common NTFS problems. It's been a while since I last used it, but it should do its job simply by typing:
I believe I once had similar reports, and I even booted into the original Windows install that made it to run chkdsk, which didn't help. But what I learned was that Linux couldn't check an NTFS partition, and it should be mounted with the fsckorder set to zero.
Unfortunately today this reset caused small damage to the NTFS driver resulting unable to boot on Linux, see the image below. I tried CTRL+D to continue but it keeps the same message in the loop, maybe I did it wrong.
The question is, is there a way to fix this issue only using Linux? I ask because to fix it i did boot on windows to run the CHKDSK routine to fix the HD and so I was able to boot from Linux again. Besides we know NTFS is native from windows it would be nice to not require windows in dual boot to use NTFS safely.
ntfsfix is a utility that fixes some common NTFS problems. ntfsfix is NOT a Linux version of chkdsk. It only repairs some fundamental NTFS inconsistencies, resets the NTFS journal file and schedules an NTFS consistency check for the first boot into Windows.
My next question is, considering the option to move fully to file system native from Linux like EXT4 and BTRFS, in case of issue due to resent or improper shut down, will Linux during the boot, automatically scan the drivers to fix the issue or we are going to be hold in the command line prompt screen?
Looks like the NTFS3 has some bugs, today i got issue again, while coping files with dolphin they simple disappeared making dolphin to crash and getting stuck during boot load requiring to load windows to fix. So I backed to the old NTFS-3g driver.
hello,
I badly need your help.My problem is that when i switch on my laptop after it has load and before i put my password i get a message on a black screen, the message is as follows:
Checking file system on C:
The type of the file system is NTFS.
Cannot open volume for direct access.
windows has finished checking the disk.
I am using windows vista.Can you please help me to solve my problem.
Waiting for your reply.
regards
You should run a chkdsk as administrator. In the start menu type "cmd" in the run box. You will get a command prompt. Right click on the icon and choose run as administrator. In the actual dos-looking black box, at the command prompt type "chkdsk C: /r" with a space between the colon and forward slash. Do not type the quote marks. The sytem will need to reboot and will run the chkdsk before Windows can boot. Let it finish. Your hard drive has got a "dirty" mark and will want to run chkdsk until it is removed by finishing the chkdsk. There may well be a problem with the drive.
If your PC feels buggy or slow, it could also be a sign that your hard drive is filling up or failing. Run a hard-drive test to rule out hard-drive failure before you run CHKDSK, and consider cleaning up your PC to get closer to the ideal amount of free hard drive space, which is 15-20%.
Because a CHKDSK scan can take time and manual effort, installing a PC optimizer tool may be a better option. Avast Cleanup removes junk files, increases startup speed, and maintains hard disk space to help your computer run smoothly all the time.
Make sure you know your home drive, in other words, which drive or drive partition on your PC contains Windows (usually the C drive by default). To test this, type c: and hit Enter. Then, type dir and click Enter. If Windows items appear in the directory, this is your home drive. Repeat that process for all drives until Windows items appear.
You can also install a clean Windows version from your bootable Windows media by following the steps above and selecting Install Now during step 3. We recommend backing up your data before installing a fresh Windows version.
Older versions of Windows can still run CHKDSK just like on Windows 10 and 11. You can run Error Checking from File Explorer or use CHKDSK commands for Command Prompt, just like in the guides above. All the commands are the same.
If your PC is running at snail speed even after running CHKDSK, you might need to defrag your PC to reorganize your system data. And be sure to check out our guides to cloning your hard drive, wiping an old drive clean, or formatting a hard drive.
When a CHKDSK scan is scheduled to run the next time you boot up your PC, it will run automatically. On an older or slower machine, this could increase your boot time significantly. But you can always schedule your CHKDSK scan to run later if you prefer to wait.
Enter the command chkntfs /t:[000]. The [000] should be substituted by the number of seconds (up to 259,200 seconds or 72 hours) you want CHKDSK to wait before scanning. For example, chkntfs /t:60 means CHKDSK will count down from 60 seconds before starting your hard disk scan.
There are different CHKDSK commands or parameters you can use to locate and repair issues on your hard drive. After running the basic CHKDSK command, you may not need to use additional commands if the results state that no repairs are required.
While your Task Manager is open, you should also check your disk usage percentage, which is shown in the Disk column. This number should remain under 20%. If you consistently find it hovering close to 100%, you need to identify the disk usage issue and fix it.
No. CHKDSK is not a data recovery tool and will not repair corrupted files or recover lost or damaged files. But it does check if the state of the information on your disk is safe and consistent, and CHKDSK can help you repair formatting issues with your hard drive.
CHKDSK makes sure the file system directory and contents of the drive match each other. It also ensures files are written to clean and undamaged parts of the disk. The result is fewer crashes and less data loss.
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