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Old 08-15-2008, 07:35 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It gives you that error because windows didn't shut down correctly.

Usually running a check disk fixes it
Start/Run
Enter chkdsk /r (Drive Letter):

Also running a defrag might help a little.

The problem of windows freezing for no reason could be fixed with the check disk, if not then it's 60% a problem with the hardware, either the RAM or the Hard Drive are not communicating correctly with each other when the RAM writes to the HD.

If hardware is the problem, I would take 1 RAM stick (if you have 2), and run with one and see if the error pops again, if so then put it back in and take the other one out, and try again. Also if the defrag finds a lot of bad sectors then you might need a new HD. Btw always turn off and unplug the power cable from the PSU when working with the hardware.

Now if you're planning to get a new PC and just want to eliminate the annoying error at start up, then go to the command prompt and type
C:/ chkntfs /x c:

That will make the error not show again but it's not recommended if you're not changing PC's and need to fix that one.
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