Weird computer issue

desertfox · 08-15-2008, 06:28 AM

This is a weird problem developed a while ago on my laptop

the laptop would on occassion, freeze usually during the middle of me surfinf the net. and after I restart, I would get a message telling me that "one of my diaks need to have its consistency checked", and after this it goes back to windows.

what is the problem? is there something wrong with my hard driver?

thanks buds

Pedro · 08-15-2008, 07:35 AM

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.

FluffyBunni · 08-15-2008, 08:06 AM

chkdsk /r should work. IF IT DOES...that means you need to back up your data and get yourself a new hard drive soon. chkdsk /r is generally not a "permanent fix all end all" solution. It is normally used to gimp you along, get you booted to windows, so you can back up your data and get a new hard drive in there.

08-15-2008, 06:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
desertfox Guild Legend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Follow your nose Posts: 1,894 Blog Entries: 1	Weird computer issue This is a weird problem developed a while ago on my laptop the laptop would on occassion, freeze usually during the middle of me surfinf the net. and after I restart, I would get a message telling me that "one of my diaks need to have its consistency checked", and after this it goes back to windows. what is the problem? is there something wrong with my hard driver? thanks buds __________________

08-15-2008, 07:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pedro Black Sheep of LoS and Stick Bearer! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: You don't want to mess with the stick! Posts: 4,915	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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08-15-2008, 08:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
FluffyBunni Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,104	chkdsk /r should work. IF IT DOES...that means you need to back up your data and get yourself a new hard drive soon. chkdsk /r is generally not a "permanent fix all end all" solution. It is normally used to gimp you along, get you booted to windows, so you can back up your data and get a new hard drive in there.